Green Mountain Art classes have begun again!

Art classes will be held at Green Mountain every two weeks from January through May.

IN CLASS:

This year, we will be focusing on the question: What feelings can art evoke?

Students will look at artwork by prominent artists to evaluate the ways in which the artists expressed feelings and emotions. They will also explore ways they can use the elements and principles of art to express feelings and emotions in their own artwork.

Students began the art program by taking a pre-test "probe" to find out what they already know about

how to use art to express emotions. I will give the "probe" again during and at the end of the art program and am excited to see how students' thinking progresses and changes as we go along.

ORIGINAL WORKS PROGRAM:

Last spring, families had the opportunity to order tiles with their children's artwork on them. This year, we will be offering the full-range of Original Works products! Watch for product fliers and price lists to start coming home during the month of February.

The program has been scheduled so that products will arrive in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day.

AT HOME:

Check out the following links for some fun and educational art websites:

www.nga.gov/kids/

www.jacksonpollock.org/   (enter the site, drag quickly and slowly to draw, click to change colors -- fun!)

TEACHERS:

Check out these links for some sites to inspire the art teacher in you:

www.incredibleart.org/   (my personal favorite!)

thewalters.org/teachers/resources/lesson-plans/  (menu at left will take you to lessons and "integrating arts")

www.enasco.com/artsandcrafts/page/crayola-interactive-lesson-plans

If you have any questions or comments about Green Mountain's Art Program, please e-mail me at lauren.oneal@greenmountainschool.us

Every day of teaching is exciting to me, and this spring I am looking forward to the variety of creative surprises that the Green Mountain students have in store for me!

Enjoy some art today!

Ms. Lauren O'Neal