ART @ ICS

What’s Happening in ART Class!
​Teacher: Ms. Stam
It's almost April! The middle school students did a fantastic job on the Jockey Jersey designs for the 2019 ICS Gala Event decorations. The event titled, "A Night at the Races" was a success and so much fun!
 
Kindergarten through second Grade is working on a project inspired by the artist Van Gogh. A unique sunflower paper collage inspired by Van Gogh's sunflower still life oil painting.

Third graders completed sewing their love monsters and brought them home to their families as a surprise. Fourth graders are finishing up their self-portraits. 

Clay club started Wednesday, January 16th and will run until May 3rd because we missed three club classes due to school closures. Middle school students are invited to join. There is a fifteen-seat limit. Let's Clay!
 
All students K-8 are participating in the 2019 Doodle for Google contest! The 2019 Doodle for Google theme is: When I grow up, I hope… This year’s theme invites students to show us what they hope for in the future. Classrooms on Mars? Shoes that can fly? Food for everyone? A pill that cures everything? Every student (K-8) received the official Doodle for Google template. The work will be submitted to Google on March 13th.
 
The prizes are as follows: 
 
National Winner
The National Winner’s artwork will be displayed on Google.com for one day. He or she will also receive:
  • A $30,000 college scholarship
  • A $50,000 technology package for their school/non-profit organization
  • A trip to Google headquarters in California
  • Google hardware
  • Fun Googley swag

I look forward to sharing all of the creative designs with the ICS family!
Picture
Elementary School Student Work - Gustav Klimt inspired Tree of Life.

ART is Exploration

Students are encouraged to explore all mediums in the classroom.  
Picture
Middle School Student Artwork - Zentangle Cityscape.

Let's CLAY!

Students 5th-8th grade are invited to join Clay Club from January 16th – April 3rd. Students will learn how to wedge clay and can make up to three ceramic objects of their choice (pinch pots, bowls, pendants, ornaments or carved tiles). Each student will receive 10lbs of clay. A pottery wheel demonstration will be given by the instructor. Students will have the opportunity to take turns and try the pottery wheel. Throwing pottery requires practice so please be aware that not every throw will result in a successful ceramic work of art.
Please note: Ceramic works of art require proper clay wedging to remove air bubbles. Air bubbles can cause an explosion inside the kiln during firing resulting in damage to the work of art itself and possible damage to other student artwork. The instructor is not responsible for breakage through improper handling, wedging or ceramic glaze defects after firing. Ceramic artwork shrinks by 10% after firing.

Student Art Resources

Creative Commons
We’re changing the way people share around the world with our Global Community and 1.4 billion pieces of content under our simple, easy-to-use open licenses.

Artsonia
is the largest student art museum in the world! Every child can have an online art gallery and keep their masterpieces in a digital portfolio!​

Google Classroom
Your student will be able to see up to date information on Classroom assignments and due dates in class while on their Chromebook. Students please request a code from me to join my online classroom.

Discovery Education
Teacher Classroom Resource