Artist Lucy Sparrow was the inspiration for these sculptures. Lucy creates entire supermarkets by sewing every individual product. The students learnt how to sew two creations using a basic pattern using an overcast and running stitch.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Building self aesteem and positive self talk with Grade 3 and 4
The idea for this project came from observations that there was a lot of negative talk coming from these grades in relation to their own abilities and the abilities of others in the class. I decided they needed a self esteem boost. They had to focus on what they were good at and what others found positive and unique about them. They were asked to write unique qualities about themselves and then their peers did the same so they had a bank of sentences to use in their work.
The students used many different skills and mediums in this work and
it took the whole term to complete.
They experimented with paint scraping, ink portrait painting, printing with found objects and hand-lettering. I really love the way they turned out and I was surprised more then once about what they felt was unique and special about themselves. I am good at washing up was a great one!
All about Fish with Grade 1 and 2
The students started the term by making clay fish from pinch pots. These were painted and then they created a 3D home for their fish using paper. I think they turned out really well.
We then tried some origami fish that was sent away to our local politicians to support the Protection of The Great Barrier Reef. The fish were a bit hard so we altered the design a bit and used sticky tape but it was a good experience.
And finally the students created fish using recycled plastic bottles and finishing them off with paper mache tissue paper and permanent texta details.
Textured animals with Foundation
The Foundation students love nothing more then going on a treasure hunt. We went on a treasure hunt for a very special treasure which was finding textures. They collected texture rubbings from inside and outside the classroom and then turned them into the animals. This was a great way to students to think about the language of texture.
Andy Warhol and Ai Wei Wei with Grades 5 and 6
We were very lucky indeed to be offered a free all expenses paid excursion to the National Gallery of Victoria to see the amazing Andy Warhol and Ai Wei Wei exhibition.
We also had the pleasure of completing an art activity while we were there.
It was such a fabulous day and I can't thank the gallery enough.
On our return the students created an artwork in the style of Andy Warhol using the subject of their choice.
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