Monday

Welcome to our New Year 2016-17 Full STEAM ahead!

This year we are going to expand our hands on learning and really move in a process over product direction. And what better way to start the New Year than with a series of painted paper workshops.





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Artist Andy Warhol 

A David Lubin tradition...
Inspired by the post work of  Pop artists Andy Warhol and Shepard Fairy
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Artist Shepard Fairey 







Cherry Blossoms

Cherry blossoms- Watercolor, stamping and paint using recycled and unconventional paint materials


Robots

2-D paper Robots, 3-D recycle Robots

Audubon Bird Project

Audubon Day- Introduction to famous American based artist, explorer and naturalist John James Audubon. How did he live and work? Observation and Imagination.

Bird sketches-studying class resources, handouts, and print reproductions create a bird sketchbook, pencil & sketch paper. Looking closely, details, contour lines, anatomy, using art/science vocabulary.
Science/Art connection  

Audubon inspired bird prints-Student select bird drawing from their portfolio to create as a limited run series of print. Transfer image to soft plate using a wooden stylist. Model printing process. Small groups pull prints, sign artist proof, refine and make individual paper and ink color choices. Reflect on images.
Engineering/Art connection observe imagine process product




Cool Cat Warm Room

Cool Cat Warm Room-Using a pattern, designing a picture, following step by step instructions, stamping colors, skill building
Color theory and building art vocabulary