Clay "sneaker charms"

Kindergarteners stamped out charms using the textured soles of their sneakers!  Each one was unique.
Next, we glazed the tops and strung beads, straws, and buttons.  The classes who finished these before the winter break turned them into ornaments, and those who had to wait until January (kiln repair issue!) made pendants. Thanks to Ms. Krass at Lake Forest Louvre for the idea of using the straws as spacers!

 

Japanese Project #2: Notan

Notan is a Japanese word meaning the balance between dark and light.  It is also an art form involving papercutting and postive and negative shapes.  Dolvin second graders continue our unit on Japanese art   with the creation of these beautifully balanced designs, while reviewing our knowledge of both geometric and organic shapes.



save shapes in a baggie before gluing



put shapes together like a puzzle, then flip the shape

                                  



imaginary creatures with symmetry

Kindergarten artists created from their imaginations this week, after inspiration from the book Jeepers Creepers.

We discussed the different kinds of shapes from which the creatures were made, then we made a symmetrical organic shape for the start of our creature using the tried and true "paint drips rubbed in a folded paper" technique.  We were excited by the results of these - some looked like crabs, some like mice, some like aliens!

Next, we cut them out and added shapes from a variety of other papers. Details were added from the "doo-dad box": buttons, beads, feathers, string, foamies, etc.

Enjoy!