2nd Grade Clay!

The 2nd graders had a great time creating clay pinch pots. We learned about the element of form and talked about how form is 3-D. That means the art pops out at you, it is not flat! After mastering the concept of form, we used clay to make a pinch pot and then glazed them. The 2nd graders are so proud of their artwork, and so am I!

3rd Grade Oaxacan Animals

The 3rd graders have been stellar art students while learning about Oaxacan (pronounced wa-ha-can) animals. The Oaxacan people who live in Oaxaca, Mexica have been making these colorful creatures for generations. Traditionally the animals are carved out of wood and then painted. In art class, we made them out of clay and then glazed them. The bright colors we used were inspired by Mexican life, nature and traditions! We loved seeing all the bright colors they use!

4th Grade Pottery

Good News! The 4th graders have finished throwing and glazing their pots. It has been a long process, but the kids have been patient hard workers. One of the incredible things about the Big Woods art program is that we have six potter's wheels for the kids to use. Each student gets to experience throwing a pot and then glazing afterwards. All of the pots look great! I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed making them :)

It's MUG-Nificent!

This fall I offered an art class called "It's MUG-Nificent" through Community Education. I had a fabulous time working with 5 students as they created their own clay mug creations! The students first decorated their mugs with clay attachments and added a handle, then the next week we glazed them. The final products are fun mugs that can be used to drink/eat out of and are dishwasher safe. They turned out great and I am proud of my Mug-nificent students! :)

I am also starting a drawing class this Thursday and it's not too late to sign up! Contact Community Education if you are interested!