Kindergarten Art

I felt that the Kindergarten students were ready for a more intensive and longer term project, so I presented a sculpture project to them last week. This is normally a project I reserve for older students, but this is such a strong group of artists that I knew they could be successful with the process. Each student had several Styrofoam geometric solid of various shapes and sizes, different wooden sticks and plaster gauze.  The students connected the shapes into a balanced and visually interesting composition, taking time to view the sculpture from many different points of view. Once they were satisfied with their abstract composition, the application of the plaster gauze began. Every surface has to be covered with the material to prepare the surface for painting. This requires advanced fine motor skills, patience and the ability to follow several steps during the process. The work is very dynamic and enjoyable for the students. We will finish the final coat of plaster this week and begin painting next week. I really enjoy teaching this group of students!