1. Traver Road Primary School
Art Studio News
December 2018
Message From
The Teacher
First Day of Art
Students created a monochromatic (one-color) self-portrait. Each class was given a color to use and by the end of the week, we created a rainbow of portraits! The portraits are on display in the hallway by the main office. I also read the book What If by Samantha Berger to all the students at Traver. This beautiful story celebrates the power of imagination and the importance of self-expression. I encourage my students to always ask themselves “What if...?” as they explore and experiment in the art studio.
With the new school year well under way, we have had a busy and productive first trimester! It is a privilege and joy working with your children and watching them grow as artists every class. Each child brings their own unique perspectives, experiences and passions to the art studio which further enriches our program. Thank you for your continued support of the arts!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Boland
Share Time
Each class, students have the opportunity to share their artwork. They describe their art and the techniques/media they used to create it. The class asks questions or comments about the artwork. This is a wonderful time to learn more about each student and celebrate their accomplishments!
First Grade News
First graders finished their unit on media exploration. The mediums we covered were: graphite pencils, colored pencils, crayons, color sticks, markers, oil pastels, watercolor paint and tempera paint. Students learned new techniques through teacher instruction and through their own experimentation! In the second trimester, students will learn how to plan their own artwork and use the media techniques they developed. They will also learn about influential artists, such as Jacob Lawrence and Georgia O’Keeffe. Students will explore how these artists envision ideas for their artwork.
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