Mask making

5th graders working in pairs to make a mask of partner's face.  They will do one partner today and the other during the next art class.  I am so incredibly proud of how focused and carefully they worked to make these masks.  We are a bit behind because of snow days, but did not want them to miss out on this experience.  They will remember this day in art for a very long time. 

Glazing Monsters

The pinch pot monsters were fired over break, so 6th graders are starting off the new year glazing their monsters.  We talked about the difference between transparent and opaque applications of glaze.  They know the more coats of glaze they apply, the more opaque the glaze color will be.  It will take a couple of class periods to finish these and then put them in for a glaze firing.

Adding details to monsters

6th graders are adding details to their monsters.  We are hoping to have them wrapped up before break, so they can be fired and ready for glaze when we get back.

Painting Cities

This 5th grade class has finished creating their cityscapes.  They are applying a coat of black paint to the entire surface.  Then they will color it with oil pastels.  Can't wait to see these done!!

Pinch Pot Monsters

These 6th graders are getting started on sculpting their pinch pot monsters.