Clay Weaving

Students in Grade 5 and 6 molded clay into different shapes and sizes. They cut out a circle in the middle of these sculptures and created small holes around this. Patterns were marked in their clay and the artwork was fired in the kiln. 

Once this was completed, the students used water colour oil pastels to brighten the artwork by applying and using a small paint brush dipped in water to evenly cover the piece. Once dry, the weaving was completed by creating a loom using the small holes (looking similar to a spider web). Wool was then weaved using the under and over technique. The final pieces show fabulous, eye catching designs and uniquely presented work!

Community Art Exhibition

Last week our local High School opened its doors to a new Art exhibition building called "The Art Factory". Our Primary School was lucky enough to be asked to display some of our Art work.

It's always nice to make connections and take part in our community events! We hope that many parents and students, both past and present, enjoyed seeing our Art on display!

Recycled art projects

This post shows some of the artwork students have created out of recycled material. Throughout our curriculum in Visual Arts, I like to always connect each year level with sustainability learning. 

                               

Grade's 1, 2 and 3 created sculptures with old leftover cardboard from boxes and tubes. Old newspapers formed the paper mache' and with some masking tape, paint and google eyes they were developed into animals.

Plastic bottle tops were collected at home and brought to school. Some were also found at a local Recycled Art shop. We created this sign highlighting one of our school values.

This Art work was inspired by the artist Dale Chihuly, famous for his brightly coloured blown glass sculptures. We created this using plastic bottles and sharpies. It is now hanging like a chandelier in the Art room.