Seeing in 3 Dimensions

This trimester, all art classes have moved on from 2 Dimensional drawing, painting, and collage projects, to 3 Dimensional paper mache, weaving, and clay projects. Seeing in 3 Dimensions can be  more difficult than seeing in 2 dimensions as you have all of the sides to think about, instead of just the face. To add on to the extra sides you have to take into consideration, you also have to think about if the 3D object you are creating is structurally sound. Students are practicing all of these new ideas this trimester with their 3D art projects.

First grade, second grade, fourth grade and fifth grade are all building with clay. They are learning how to roll out an even slab, firmly attach clay pieces with the slip and score method, and how to add different texture and design elements to their piece. They are also learning the difference between glaze and paint, how to glaze their artwork so that it is food safe, and how to glaze their artwork so it will not stick to the kiln shelves during firing.

First grade is making slab picture frames out of clay...

Second grade is making slab platters...

Fourth grade is making slab textured bowls...

Fifth grade is making coil vessels...

Third grade is learning how to weave things like rugs, characters, monsters, phone cases, wallets, and purses. They are learning how to string up the stationary weft so that they can weave the warp yarn through to create their woven artwork. They are also learning how to tie two types of knots for this project. The weaving process is very challenging for third graders to learn, but once they get the hang of it, they end up loving it, and wanting to make more!

Sixth graders are working on paper mache projects. Pinatas, masks, bowls, and various sculptures are can all be made from paper mache. 6th graders are learning about how to create different 3 dimensional forms for their paper mache armature, the bones of their sculpture. They are also learning how to accurately paper mache the shell to their armatures, so that their artwork remains sturdy and lasting. Some creative ideas shown below, in the beginning stages of building, are: ice cream cones, a giraffe, a kitten, and a ukulele. Students get to choose their subject matter based on their interests.