
Butler's Art Room Newsletter
What's Happening in our Class!
Artists at work...
Kinder learning to cut, glue and problem solve...
Mrs. Shelton and I love this project! Kinder is learning fine motor skills with scissors and glue...we are getting there! Every single expression is hilarious!๐๐๐๐๐
1st grade demonstrating the difference between 2D and 3D...
THIS! You could have heard a pin drop for the entire 50 minutes! Wow total engagement ='s Zen moment for this teacher. Itโs incredible to see how they used their creativity and problem-solving skills to find new ways of adding strips of paper to their sculptures, creating impressive curls, bends, and loops. Try this at home!
2nd grade working in mixed media...
3rd Grade and 3D weaving...interesting to say the least!
We are using recycled magazines and cardboard to create a messy weave of sorts. This is a great lesson in seeing something through. Don't underestimate your art project until its complete!
4th grade AEF plate project
Each year 4th graders design and complete a "plate" project. The winning design is chosen by the Arlington Education Foundation and the winning artist gets to transfer their design onto a ceramic plate to be auctioned off to raise $$ for the foundation. More to come...
5th grade working with form and balance...
Artists have to consider physical and visual balance on their skewer sculptures along with a variety of options to embellish and complete their designs. Some students have even chosen a theme! Cant wait to see the end results...
6th graders are having to really think...
6th grade artists are embarking on a three-week, choice-based project themed 'From Beginning to the End.' They can interpret and express this theme using any medium available in our art room, including drawing, painting, collaging, or working in three dimensions.
Spotlight Artists
These 5th graders are a great example of what can be accomplished when people work together! Four ideas considered with only one piece of art! Nice work guys๐คฉ
These two 2nd graders show up every day we are together and give their very best! Great listeners and great helpers!
This amazing artist is in 4th grade. She is working on her AEF plate project and doing a great job! Super proud of her...
What day do I go to art?...
Each student has a "fine arts color". They know all about it!
Yellow (Monday)
Green (Tuesday)
Red (Wednesday)
Blue (Thursday)
Friday is a rotation/make-up day
*Although students have aprons, messes still happen! We try super hard to keep our studio and clothes clean but we are artists hard at work. Make sure not to wear your best outfits on art day!
Our wish list....
recycled cardboard cut down, yarn, fabric, buttons, yogurt containers, sour cream containers, clothespins, newspaper, magazines, glue, hot glue sticks...if its on the way to the trash we can probably find a use for it! We love breathing new life into old supplies!
Our studio loves to create with reusable materials....
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Weโre always looking for creative ways to make our art projects more fun and efficient! If you have any extra water bottle caps at home, weโd love for you to save them for our art room. Theyโre perfect for holding paint and make cleanup a breeze.
Important dates...
coming soon...
Art Club...
Greek Urns and paper mache!
Session I begins on Monday, October 28 after school! All students in Session I should have received a packet of dates. Please mark your calendars! Session II will begin after Christmas...
*We are using yogurt containers if you have any empty ones!!
Hello from Mrs. Hamm...
It is an absolute joy to teach your children art this year. Their creativity and enthusiasm make each day in the classroom inspiring. Having the opportunity to teach them over multiple years allows me to really get to know them as individuals, which makes watching their growth even more rewarding. I am constantly amazed by their unique perspectives and the beautiful work they create. Your support at home is evident in their confidence and willingness to explore new ideas. Thank you for entrusting me with this special role in their lives.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Hamm