tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13101699122983943432024-02-21T02:35:36.062-08:00The Art Classroom at Rockland WoodsLearning something new every day!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-77335502966716617342014-04-05T18:30:00.000-07:002014-04-05T18:38:12.273-07:00Springing into Spring! We've been trying to subtly urge the weather to turn warmer here in the art classroom lately…we started off by celebrating St. Patrick's day in Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade with some green-inspired landscapes:<br />
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Then Kindergarten learned about Georgia O'Keeffe's beautiful flower paintings and used warm and cool colors to create some flower collages of their own. They've gotten very good at identifying the warm and cool colors on their own - pop quiz them at home and see! (Warm = red, yellow, orange // Cool = blue, green and purple/violet)</div>
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In honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday in March, 1st grade read "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" then used their imagination to paint some inventive fish of their own. I was astounded by their creativity!</div>
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3rd grade has been working on dot paintings inspired by Australian aboriginal art. The dot paintings by Australian Aboriginal people are very striking and take time and patience to create. Our 3rd graders learned a little bit about the patience aspect, while having a bit of fun at the same time! Ask your child what inspired traditional Australian aboriginal art ("dream time") and how it is different or similar to what inspired their dot painting. Check out the colorful results:</div>
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In 1st and 2nd grade currently we've been learning about pysanky eggs, beautifully painted artworks from the Ukraine. We've focused on using shapes, lines and color to create a variety of patterns. Though many of the students are still working on theirs, one of our students with special needs really impressed me with her choice of color and quality of line in her work. I totally love it:</div>
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Last but certainly not least, 5th grade briefly revisited the concept of symbols and were introduced to blues music in our project last month. I asked them to combine symbols for the state of Maryland and symbols of blues music to create a t-shirt design for the annual <a href="http://blues-fest.org/" target="_blank">Western MD Blues Fest</a> children's t-shirt design competition. I feel really strongly that one of our students will win and have their design featured on the t-shirt this year. I was really impressed with their work, I think there are some future graphic designers in the bunch! Keep your fingers crossed, I'll post ASAP if one of ours wins! Here are a few examples…</div>
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In other news…I recently taught a Robot sculpture class at the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. It was super fun, as demonstrated by some of their finished sculptures:</div>
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And lastly, today I had a blast at one of our student's birthdays, where I spent some time creating wearable art: face painting at Alli's party! Happy 6th Birthday Alli! </div>
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4th graders are just finishing up studying the American painter Wayne Thiebaud, a pop artist who gained popularity in the 1960's ahead of many other big names in the movement, who loved to paint realistic desserts with strong shadows on plain backgrounds. Thiebaud is an interesting artist whose time spent in the food service industry may have had an influence on his choice of mass pro ducted (typically of the pop movement) food items in his artwork. He also spent time working as a Disney animator one summer as a teenager, where he would draw "in-between" frames for very cheap pay. Here, our 4th graders render 3-D objects using tints and shades in the likeness of Thiebaud.</div>
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Our 5th graders recently finished up the huge undertaking of building a 3-D totem pole in teams using only recycled material. They learned about the culture of Native Americans in the US and examined the symbolism of animals commonly used in the poles. Here are a few examples of their creatures and totem poles.</div>
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In 1st grade we just finished studying jazz music and trying to capture the feel and sound of jazz in a painting. We listened to jazz music, drew real instruments (that Mrs. Winters, the band teacher, so kindly lent us!) and looked at paintings from the Harlem Renaissance. I didn't have any photos of the finished products, but I did find this depiction of a trumpet by a 1st grader particularly delightful!</div>
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In kindergarten this past week, we learned about pattern and used what we already knew about spirals to create a patterned snake. This was one students "minion snake" that I thought was really cute!</div>
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2nd grade is just finishing up their warm and cool paper weavings. These will be featured at the 2nd grade after school showcase in March.</div>
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Also, I received this lovely handmade Valentine last week and the amount of work put into it really made my day along with the sweet message inside. I was really feeling the love that day, mostly in the form of chocolate!</div>
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I'd also like to thank all the 3rd grade families that came out to the showcase night last week. I hope you enjoyed our Keith Haring drawings, the kids worked really hard to make up for lost time (snow days) and finish them in time for the showcase. I heard from students many positive comments that families said about the art - thank you for supporting your children and the arts! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-27874003579275230322014-01-13T16:44:00.000-08:002014-01-13T17:24:51.821-08:00Welcome Back!Phew, it's been a while! The holidays are a crazy busy and FUN time. I hope all you Rockland Woods families out there had a safe and fun winter break. Now for an art update!<br />
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First off, we have the work of a few very skilled fourth graders who just completed a lesson in creating depth within a landscape. We talked about perspective and all the elements of a landscape: horizon line, background, foreground and middle ground and how to create the illusion of depth by varying the sizes of those elements. (We also tried to go in rainbow order from top to bottom!)<br />
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Before winter break, 2nd grade learned a little bit about Native American culture and cranked out these awesome dreamcatchers. They learned about what Native Americans ate, how they got their food, what types of houses they lived in and the legend of the dreamcatcher.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Fifth Grade has also been learning about Native Americans, and have been given the challenge to create </span><span style="font-size: small;">totem poles out of recycled materials. The students are working hard to cooperate within their </span></div>
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Embracing the winter weather, I had to include some snow-related projects - it's on everybody's mind anyway! Second Grade learned about using shape and shading to create perspective in this arial view of a snowman (or woman!).</div>
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Before winter break, 3rd grade learned about contrasting colors and made woven textiles inspired by colorful Mexican blankets. We even attached them to a loop of yarn so the students had a wearable piece of art by the end of the project.<br />
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Stay tuned - I'll share the totem poles as soon as they are done being constructed. Otherwise - brace yourselves - February is supposed to bring us another heap of snow. Stay warm and make some soup!</div>
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Most recently, 5th grade finished up these Huichol inspired yarn paintings. The Huichol are native Americans who live in western central Mexico. They have a rich, spiritual culture in which art-making plays an integral role. Many Huichol artisans make beaded works or yarn paintings that take painstaking hours to create. <br />
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The students viewed and discussed symbolism within the traditional yarn paintings, and tried to describe what was meaningful to the Huichol people. They then created a composition of their own using symbols to communicate what is important in their own lives. Although this project was frustrating at times, the students exhibited great patience in creating their pieces (with the occasional freak out and re-group, of course!) All in all, the results were amazing. Here are a few examples…<br />
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Also, I'd been waiting until after I submitted these PS Aeropostle contest entries before I shared them. These fifth graders real brought their A game with their clever designs. Future graphic designers perhaps?</div>
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And lastly, a few weeks ago we studied Piet Mondrian in kindergarten and I challenged the students to create their own abstract representations of an object. As a Star Wars fan, this particular composition fell very near and dear to my heart…</div>
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The seasons do seem to be chugging right along - I can't believe there are already Christmas decorations out in some stores and that 2013 is coming to a close. Crazy! I have been photographing lots of work and I wanted to share...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We finished our Dia De Los Meurtos unit in 4th grade a couple weeks ago and I was able to hang the sugar skull designs in the hallway. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">And of course, a twist on the old classic: Kindergarten practiced their fine motor skills while tracing and cutting out these adorable hand and feet turkeys. 'Tis the season!<br /><br />I also just finished hanging 5th grade's amazing yarn paintings inspired by our study of the native Huichol people of western-central Mexico. They are truly a joy to look at, especially after watching the students toil away diligently over the last few weeks. It was a frustrating and trying task at times but I think the students really felt that their hard work paid off. I will post photos of those soon!<br /><br /><br />I thought I'd also include that the dance company I perform with is having a children's show on December 8th. Here's a little blurb about the event, and a sneak peek at our set (made by us dancers!!)<br /><br /><strong class="BodyCopyLink" style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;"><span style="color: #dc23a5;">12.8.13:</span><strong class="BodyCopyLink" style="font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 12.5pt;"> The Magic Backpack: Annual Children’s Performance</strong></strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">This narrative dance performance tells the story of Pippa, a girl who dreams of being a magician. The hour-long event includes audience participation and a children’s movement workshop following the show. EDC’s Youth Dance Project will perform the company in this hilarious original production.</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span class="CallOut" style="background-color: white; color: #ca7469; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 11pt; text-align: start;">Date: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Sunday, December 8, 2013</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span class="CallOut" style="background-color: white; color: #ca7469; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 11pt; text-align: start;">Time</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">: 1:00pm & 3:00pm</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span class="CallOut" style="background-color: white; color: #ca7469; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 11pt; text-align: start;">Location: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">Ballenger Creek Community Buillding</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">5420 Ballenger Crk Pk., Frederick, MD</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;" /><span class="CallOut" style="background-color: white; color: #ca7469; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 11pt; text-align: start;">Tickets: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: start;">$10 Adults; $5 Kids 12 and Under</span></td></tr>
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Good news! Square 1 Art projects were mailed to the Square 1 company headquarters last week and I expect the stickers and order forms to be in by October 30th. It is an exciting time and I think you will really enjoy the projects that your children completed for Square 1. I encourage anyone interested in ordering this year to do so online, using your students' unique access code (which will come home with the order from packet). I find that this is the quickest and easiest way for everyone involved to complete their ordering. Here are some fantastic examples of projects from this year's round of fundraising:<br />
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This past month we began projects to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month which was September 15th - October 15th. We are nearly finished with these cultural works and I hope to be able to share some with you soon here. 4th grade is creating an original sugar skull design from the Mexican holiday <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_the_Dead" target="_blank">Dia De Los Muertos</a> (Day of the Dead), 1st grade created colorful cut paper, "<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijfBmJlBmHc_2fkr_i2HMirGD83tdh-bWiepretrJzhrl1OuWMEd2VFBL-pApicvOa-D2hQhJgsxUsRjoHcCX9i_bsHHbKFeXsfmc5hmMbGDdhdwmDd5_MttoeZ0qvsCkp3Qk3t2CQVd3N/s640/papel.jpg" target="_blank">papel picado</a>" which is used as decoration for the same holiday, 3rd Grade is illustrating their name in ancient <a href="http://www.famsi.org/research/pitts/MayaGlyphsBook1Sect1.pdf" target="_blank">Mayan glyphs</a> (a civilization originating in Latin America), 2nd grade is creating ceramic suns like those seen in popular Mexican folk art, and 5th grade is studying symbols to create a design for a colorful yarn painting, inspired by the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Huichol_people" target="_blank">Huichol people.</a> In an unrelated lesson, kindergarten has been discussing and using <b>texture</b> in their artworks.<br />
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I wanted to remind you of the fabulous opportunity to extend your child's arts education beyond the classroom at one of the great art centers in our community: The <a href="http://www.wcmfa.org/index.htm" target="_blank">Washington County Museum of Art</a>. The WCMFA offers many great exhibitions throughout the year, which is a great way for students to see original art for themselves. One of their current exhibits is geared towards children: "Folk Art for Children", and a visit would be a great way to spend an afternoon as a family. Keep in mind that the museum also offers <a href="http://www.wcmfa.org/artschool.cfm" target="_blank">classes</a> for children and adults of all ages taught by art education professionals, including myself. Please contact me, or the museum, for more details. Another fantastic opportunity to take classes is at the <a href="http://www.creationstation.co/" target="_blank">Creation Station</a> in downtown Hagerstown, with WCPS teacher Andy Iverson.<br />
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Don't hesitate to email me with questions or concerns: conneemi@wcps.k12.md.us<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-39791534476256491972013-09-26T17:39:00.003-07:002013-09-26T17:44:20.471-07:00Falling into AutumnWhere has September gone?! Time sure does fly when you're keeping busy. I have some photos I wanted to share of some fabulous works that caught my eye in the art room during the last week or so...<br />
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In grades 3-5 we did a preliminary sketch before the unit, then spent a lot of time learning about facial proportions and portrait guidelines. The students were amazed at the difference between their first sketch and the one they completed after the lesson! You can see examples in your child's sketchbook.</div>
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This week, we are completing a final mini self portrait. Each student in every grade level completed a mini self portrait, and each grade level had a different color in which they executed a monochromatic portrait. Our plan is to display these in our art hallway to create a rainbow of faces. So far, the younger grades have completed their portraits and I have the cool colors hanging up already...<br />
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Within the next week or so, grades 3-5 will complete their final drawings, and they will join the display as well. It will be so amazing to see every student represented in one giant exhibition! I'll be sure to post photos as soon as it is complete.</div>
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In the coming weeks, we will be working on our Square 1 art pieces, and during the month of October we will be celebrating National Heritage History month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) and learning about Dia De Los Muertos!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-75262502269919423302013-08-24T11:45:00.004-07:002013-08-24T11:46:09.859-07:00Learning Beyond the ClassroomHope everyone had a great first week at school and is getting back into the swing of things. I just wanted to write a quick post to let you know about some extracurricular arts opportunities happening in our community. This past summer I became a guest teacher at the <a href="http://www.wcmfa.org/">Washington County Museum of Fine Arts</a>, teaching a 5 day art camp for children between the ages of 7 and 10. This fall, I will continue to teach a few classes. So far on the schedule, I will be teaching:<br />
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<strong>Mixed Media Landscapes</strong><br />
ages 7-12<br />
Students will delight in the opportunity to work en plein air,
capturing the beauty of autumn in a mixed media landscape project.
Students will be introduced to traditional landscape guidelines, work in
their choice of 2-D medium and then, as a twist to the classic
landscape, students will hunt in the park for 3-D elements to add
emphasis to their artwork. The finished piece will be a unique
assemblage of a beautiful landscape underpainting combined with natural
found materials. Students should plan to wear a sweatshirt or light
jacket to spend time outdoors.<br />
<strong>Saturday, September 21, 2013, 12:30-3:30 p.m.</strong><br />
$20.00 Non-member price<br />
$18.00 Member price<br />
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<strong>Native American Masks</strong><br />
7-12<br />
Students will gain an appreciation for Native American material
culture and explore the history of ceremonial mask-making. Based on
their own personalities, or creative characters, students will build
their own imaginative, wearable 3-D mask using recycled materials, paint
and other special adornments.<br />
<strong>Saturday, October 26, 2013, 12:30-3:30 p.m.</strong><br />
$22.00 Non-member price<br />
$20.00 Member price<br />
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With some more dates coming up later in the fall. To register your child for one of these classes, visit the link to the museum posted above, or call the museum at 301-739-5727. The museum hosts a variety of weekend classes for children and adults, for more info, visit their website.<br />
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I also wanted to let you know about a wonderful studio one of my co-workers, Andy Iverson, another WCPS art teacher opened this past year, where students can take classes. It is called <a href="http://www.creationstation.co/">The Creation Station</a> and Andy and his wife Jaz teach art and spanish classes for children and adults. The Creation Station will be having an opening ceremony on August 30th from 4:30-7, where you can talk with the teachers, see art on display and there will be a ribboning cutting ceremony with the mayor around 5pm. To see what they have to offer, visit their website: <a href="http://www.creationstation.co/">The Creation Station.</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-33615442240080361912013-08-20T15:52:00.000-07:002013-08-20T15:52:34.063-07:00Ready, set, go!<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Happy first day of school tomorrow! Excited to see familiar faces and meet some new ones!</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05494801956552898168noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1310169912298394343.post-8525021978809139292013-08-17T20:05:00.001-07:002013-08-18T06:30:29.574-07:00Welcome back! I hope all our Rockland students and their families had a wonderful summer. I am so excited to see you all again and jump right into our first project: a mini-portrait and color theory project that will be on display shortly after the first week of school in the art hallway.<br />
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Then we will begin our annual <b>Square 1 Art</b> fundraiser. If you are unfamiliar with this fundraiser, or new to our school (welcome kindergarten families!) this is a fundraiser that every student participates in for free. The student completes a piece of artwork on a special form that the Square 1 company sends to me, then I mail back all the artwork to the company. In a few short weeks, a packet for each child arrives at the school, containing the original artwork, free stickers featuring the students art, and an order form to go home if you should want to order any other items with your students' artwork on it. Coffee mugs, necklaces, iPhone cases all make great holiday gifts for family members. If you want to know more or want to check out the items the company will offer this year, head on over to their website: http://www.square1art.com/<br />
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I hope to keep this blog updated this year as a resource for parents be aware about what's going on in our classroom, why art is essential to a child's development and also to post pictures of some wonderful artwork made by our students! Check back to see what's up and as always, feel free to contact me with any questions: conneemi@wcps.k12.md.us. More soon to come!<br />
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<b>QUESTION OF THE WEEK:</b> Parents, what was your favorite art project your student brought home last year, or students, what was your favorite project to complete?<br />
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