International sharing: Punto Y Raya festival

Guess what, 3rd graders? Our "Gees Bend paper quilts" lesson is being used as an example during the
Punto Y Raya festival  - The Festival of the Dot and the Line - in Barcelona, Spain! You can see our link in their blog right here - http://www.puntoyrayafestival.com/blog/?m=201203&lang=en.

This is an art festival for students that will take place in November of this year. It showcases art that is NONOBJECTIVE - remember that word, kids? It has to do with design using the elements of art, instead of a realistic object, person, or place.  Specifically, it highlights the beauty of the dot and the line - reminding me of our readings of The Dot and Ish by Peter H. Reynolds. Some of my very favorite art masterpieces were done in this style.
I am very excited to know that our work is understood and enjoyed by students in other countries, and I am sure that you are proud.  If you would like to make something over the summer to submit by email, you can send it to me at knighth@fultonschools.org.  The deadline is right around the first day of school, so we won't be able to do anything to submit in class - maybe next year!