Kindergarten is learning about our Centers one at a time. So far, they’ve learned about the Drawing, Sculpture, and Architecture Centers. Painting is next!
The 1st grade had a wonderful time learning how to use our Painting Center. They learned how to use paintbrushes with “wash it, wipe it, blot it, next color.”
The 2nd graders are painting, collaging, and drawing like pros! They’re loving all the creative freedom!
We had a class and a half (literally) for 4th grade art. We’d just opened the Painting and Architecture Centers and also had students at the Collage and Drawing Centers, too. They also cleaned up the entire room in 5 minutes. WOW!
The fifth grade will work on a collaborative project with the Headley-Whitney Museum to create sculptures, write artist statements, and participate in a museum exhibition!
The Headley-Whitney Museum is home to a collection of George Headley’s bibelots. A bibelot (pronounced bee-bah-low) is a small, decorative object. Here are some of George Headley’s bibelots:
Like George Headley, we will create bibelots. We will turn “trash” into “treasures.” You may bring in items from home. Keep in mind: all bibelots must fit in our “SIZE BOX.”
So what are we doing?
Rules
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Opening reception to celebrate: Saturday, November 17
November 17-December 22: Our bibelots will be on display at the Headley-Whitney Museum! All participating students will have their artist statement and photograph exhibited.
Life is good in the art room! Students are learning about our new centers and we’ve opened up three out of eight so far: drawing, inspiration, and collage. We’ll be opening up a new one each week.
*New this year: Each student has a portfolio to keep his/her artwork in. Students will choose which artworks will be displayed at school and which artworks to bring home.
Artists think about the spaces around them. They look at things they see outside and inside. Artists who design spaces inside are called architects.
Here is Vincent Van Gogh’s bedroom. He liked it so much he painted it three times. What is your favorite inside space? Why?
Abstract art lets artists use their imagination and create unrealistic art. Abstract art can even be a sculpture. Artist, Louise Nevelson, created abstract sculptures from pieces of wood that she found. She assembled the wood into sculptures. This type of sculpture is called an assemblage.
We will make abstract wooden assemblages inspired by Louise Nevelson. Goals:
Bernard Williams is also an assemblage sculptor. How do his sculptures look different from Louise Nevelson’s?
Students have worked so hard and just completed their Art to Remember artworks. They are impressive!
Important dates:
Please make sure your Art to Remember order form has your student’s name and artwork on it. Each form is personalized, so it is very important that you have your student’s order form. *If you have another student’s order form, please return it to me (Ms. Baird) and I will get you a new one.
This year, Southside is using online or phone orders only. Directions on how to order are on the back of your order form. Please do not send completed orders, checks, or money to school.
If you have any questions, please contact me at: sara.baird@woodford.kyschools.us
Thank you!
Masks have been made all around the world. Many cultures have used masks for celebrations, ceremonies, special occasions, or for fun. When have you worn a mask?
The artist, Pablo Picasso looked at masks, too. He looked at masks from many African cultures and was inspired by their use of geometric shapes.
We’re going to create a mask based on Picasso. Here are our goals:
Southside Parents & Families,
This March, all grades (preK-5) will create artworks for the Art to Remember fundraiser. Art to Remember provides families with an easy way to have their students’ artwork turned into some pretty cool items, such as iPhone covers. If you love your students’ artworks and want to take them with you everywhere, you are in luck, that is exactly what Art to Remember helps you do!
Our grade level themes are shown below. Ordering information will be posted on Ms. Baird’s website and sent home. For more information, please visit the Art to Remember website . Click here for a full listing of products.
Art can also be used for celebrations and special occasions. Art made for those purposes is called: ceremonial.
Masks are ceremonial artworks. Masks can change the way people look, act, speak, and feel. Often, masks are used to celebrate something special. What animals are these masks celebrating? Do these masks have symmetry?
The Yupik Native Americans are using masks in their celebration. Which animals are they celebrating? Are the dancers acting differently while wearing their masks?
Have you ever worn a mask? What was it of? How did you act with your mask on?
Student examples:
Ms. Baird's Art Class 