Japanese Lanterns Light Up Fifth Grade

Fifth graders focused on the artwork of Japanese artist and printmaker Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849).  They learned about...

ü creating a sculpture/form with paper

ü printing blocks and how they are used in layers

ü landscapes of nature

ü blending/shading with colored pencils to create texture

ü writing Japanese symbols that have personal meaning

ü reinforcing our artwork for stability

ü creating a square top/base using precise measurements

ü using tabs, folding and nets to create 3D shape

ü light reflection through paper

ü the artists series, “Thirty Six Views of Mt. Fuji”

Weaving Wonders in Second

      Second grade created some wonderful weavings this month! First we painted two abstract paintings, one in cool colors and the other in warm using watercolors.  Then we learned how to make our own looms by creating the warp with one of our paintings, then making our weft pieces with the other. We then wove them together to create a beautiful tapestry of color. Finally we took our weaving and turned it into a unique design.  We used collage techniques to add interesting details, turning our original artwork into something entirely different.  Our imaginations got quite the work out!