Art Making from Kindergarten to Graduation
With Hispanic Heritage month starting in September, I wanted my classes to complete activities for Dia de los Muertos. I frequently travel to Mexico to visit family. I always try to do one lesson a year focusing on Hispanic heritage. This year, I decided to create Nicho boxes. Years ago I did a lesson with… Continue reading Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Nicho Boxes
I have always loved alebrijes with their bright colors and patterns. It wasn’t until I wanted to teach alebrijes as an art project that I learned the history behind their creation. Back in the 1930’s, paper mache artist, Pedro Lineras Lopez, had a nightmare where mythical creatures were following him around a forest chanting “alebrije”.… Continue reading Color Scheme Alebrijes
In 2018, my 8th grade art class was fortunate enough to visit the Beyond the Streets art exhibit of graffiti and street artists. It was a real treat for them because it showed a medium that was normally seen in a negative light displayed in a more traditional setting. Having your art doesn't validate it… Continue reading Bill Barminski Cardboard Sculptures and Beyond the Streets Field Trip
In the Art Room with Mrs. D 