4th, 5th and 6th Grade Art

The students worked with great enthusiasm on the Gala horse project and they all had so many ideas and input on the design and implementation. I was so glad to see the students work together and be respectful of everyone's ideas, input and work. While some students were working on the Gala project, other students helped create a series of square designs to display on the bulletin boards outside the Spanish and Technology rooms. They could use any material they wanted to create their work and seemed to enjoy exploring different mark making methods. The empty bulletin boards were visually bothering us as it looked like the school was not in session! I appreciated their help in designing a visual display.

The Elementary II students also had the privilege of meeting a visiting artist from Japan on Monday. His name is Shoki Kobuchi and he is currently a guest in my home while he studies English language at Case Western Reserve University. Shoki translated every name to Japanese for the students and they all had an opportunity to learn some basic Japanese calligraphy. We used Japanese ink on washi paper with soft brushes to explore the visual elements of the calligraphy. I appreciated their attention and they greeted our guest with grace and politeness. 

     

6th grade (side 1)

              

6th grade (side 2)

5th grade (side 2)

5th grade (side 1)

4th grade (side 2)

                       
          

4th grade (side 1)