Rotation 3

What are we learning and creating in the art class?

 

During our third art rotation, we are creating clay projects.  We are learning about the elements of line, shape, and texture as well as the principle of pattern.  We are also exploring the purposes of art.   Students are learning and practicing strategies for working with clay.  This is a popular art rotation!


Kindergarteners are creating clay owls.  First graders are creating gratitude pouches from clay.  Second graders are creating pinch pots.  Third graders are creating Native American storytellers.  Fourth graders are creating Native American spirit sticks or necklaces.  Fifth graders are creating dragons.   

Be sure to check out our hallway art displays next time you’re at Harmony.  We are so proud of our young artists!!!

 

Important announcements from your art teachers: 

*Be sure to check out our Harmony Art Blog!  Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 
*Be sure to find and follow us on Facebook, too.  www.facebook.com/HarmonyElementaryArt

*If you haven’t registered your child’s Artsonia account, please do so by November 30^th.  If 50% of our students have registered accounts, we get a $100 gift card to use on art supplies!!!  If you don’t have your child’s login, let me know and I can send it to you. 

*HOLIDAY SPECIAL!  You can buy custom gifts featuring your child’s artwork on Artsonia.  Visit http://www.artsonia.com/gifts/products.asp to see all the gift options.  Get 25% off one regular priced item using this code: HOLIDAYFUNDS14.  A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the art budget for consumable materials
*Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? Here are a few things on our wish list that we can put to great use:

-small toys or trinkets

-small cookie cutters to use with clay

-wooden stamps to use with clay

Artists of the Day

Check out our budding artists working at our new easels. Thank you for your generous donation, Marshall family!













:) Mrs. Anderson

News from the Art Room - Rotation 2

What are we learning and creating in the art class?

During our second art rotation, we are learning about famous artists while painting. 

Kindergarteners are studying Claude Monet and using his painting, Water Lilies, for inspiration.

First graders are studying Paul Klee and using his painting, Cat and Bird, for inspiration.

Second graders are studying Henri Matisse and using his painting, The Goldfish, for inspiration.

Third graders are studying Vincent van Gogh and using his Sunflowers painting for inspiration.

Fourth graders are studying Henri Matisse and using his Purple Robe and Anemones painting for inspiration.

Fifth graders are studying Vincent van Gogh and using his Irises painting for inspiration.  

Be sure to check out our hallway art displays next time you’re at Harmony.  We are so proud of our young artists!!!


Important announcements from your art teachers:
*Be sure to check out our Harmony Art Blog!  Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 

*Artsonia is off to a great start!  Be sure to check out our school’s online gallery.  If he/she hasn’t already, your child will be bringing home the login information for his/her account during this art rotation.  Be sure to login, set it up, and share the link with your family so they can view and comment on your child’s published pieces!  Stay tuned for more information!

*Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? Here are a few things on our wish list that we can put to great use:
-small toys or trinkets (these can be new or gently used)
Thanks so much for the easels and step stool that were donated last week.  We love them!!!

Ms. Rankin's Class

Ms. Rankin's class is working hard on their Monet inspired paintings.
















:) Mrs. Anderson

Ms. Wilson's Class

Ms. Wilson's class is working hard on their Paul Klee inspired cats!




























:) Mrs. Anderson

Ms. Bailey's Class

Check out these kindergartners Monet inspired lily pad paintings!

Ms. Chomocki's Class

These first-graders are working hard on their Paul Klee inspired cats.

Ms. Burger's Class

These second graders are working hard on their Matisse style Goldfish paintings.

Ms. Reed's Class

These first graders are working on Miro inspired paintings.











































































:) Mrs. Anderson

Ms. Rollins' Class

Check out these cool and warm color paper weaving projects by Ms. Rollins' second graders!













































:) Mrs. Anderson

News from the Art Room - Rotation 1

What are we learning and creating in the art class?

We are off to a great start in the art room! During the first art rotation, we focused on color in art.

Kindergarteners learned about using color for emphasis in art while creating a black and white collage. They learned about the primary colors and explored what happens when primary colors mix...secondary colors! They put their color mixing skills to the test while creating string paintings.

First graders worked with mixing primary colors to create secondary colors while creating Juan Miro inspired pieces.

Second graders worked with mixing primary colors to create secondary colors. They also stained paper with warm and cool colors to create paper weavings.

Third graders continued working with mixing primary colors to create secondary colors. They also used colors and lines to create a sun catcher.

Fourth graders created a Helen Frankenthaler inspired drip painting. They mixed colors while creating abstract pieces. They also worked on using line, color, and space to create a name jumble.

Fifth graders created a Marcel Duchamp inspired piece focusing on the idea of movement in art as well as color mixing. They also created a black and white handprint using lines and shape.

Be sure to check out our hallway art displays next time you’re at Harmony. We have some phenomenal artists!!!

 

Important announcements from your art teachers:

*Move Over Famous Artists! Harmony Elementary School artists are taking over the spotlight!  Mrs. Connell and Mrs. Anderson, the school's Art Teachers, have teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com -- the world's largest online kid's art museum -- to display the students' artwork. Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/Harmony786. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits. This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education! Artsonia provides several online features such as fan clubs and personal guestbooks, as a way for families to encourage the creativity and imaginations of their young artists. In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child's artwork, with Artsonia donating 20 percent of their annual product revenue back to school art programs. Be sure to take a look! We will continue to update your child’s gallery throughout the year.

 *Be sure to check out our Harmony Art Blog at www.harmonyartblog.blogspot.com !  Here you will find pictures of what we are creating in the art room. 

*Be sure to find and follow us on Facebook, too!  www.facebook.com/HarmonyElementaryArt

*Are you able to help with supplies for the art room? Here are a few things on our wish list that we can put to great use:
-small toys or prizes for the Mystery Item game
-glue sticks
-art easel
-apron tree

 

Ms. Whitley's Class

These 5th graders are working hard on their movement pieces.