Metal Masks + Mixed Media Project

Symmetrical: one side of the object is identical to the other.
Students are creating symmetrical masks with metal tooling.

6x8 in size. They draw half of their mask on the folded paper and then move to a light box to draw the opposite side.
The images then get taped to the metal and they will be using a wooden tool to follow their design and transfer the image onto the metal tooling.
Our background will consist of woven burlap, sewn onto a piece of construction paper, and finally the metal mask is hot-glued onto the background.

And we are looking for this kind of a result...

Aboriginal Storytelling - Symmetrical Metal Masks and Weaving

Art is a central part of the life of Australian aborigines and takes many forms. Traditionally it was made for purely cultural reasons and was only able to be created or viewed by people initiated to the proper level of knowledge. More recently, artwork has been made specifically for public viewing. Regardless of whether the art is for private or public purposes, for many artists their work remains inspired by the traditional marks and symbols from the Dreaming and the artist's country.

The Dreaming is a term used by Aboriginal people to describe relations between the spiritual, natural and moral elements of the world. It relates to a period before living memory or experience - a time of creator ancestors and supernatural beings. This period is called the Dreamtime. Many art works are visual representations of the symbols associated with the artist's Dreaming.

Our aboriginal project introduces us to this great culture, and also gives us some insight as to a different way of communicating.

Telling stories through symbols in artwork.

Symmetrical Metal Masks and Weaving

What is Symmetry?  Balance in art.

Weaving-

March & April

 5th - 

1 point perspective!

Design Your Own Destination & Choose Your Own Media to Color!

Work on perspective and the Artist Ben Heine

4th - 

Aluminum Foil and Permanent Marker Relief Scuptures then Tie Dye Pillows!!

Permanent Marker _ rubbing alcohol + Stitching = all the fun

Permanent Marker Dye Tutorial - Cup, rubber band, markers, brush, cup of alcohol

Stitching 101 with Cassie Stephens - How To Thread a Needle + Whip Stitch

Add a pillow tassel.  DIY

3rd - 

Britto Dogs and Cats with a Collage Background then... Aboriginal Artwork

2nd - 

Woven Animals, Metal Symmetrical Monsters with a Pattern Border, and BEES

1st - 

Monet Impressionist Painting and Cupcakes!

Kinder - 

Monet's Waterlilies collage + Clay slab and pinch pot then Snakes In The Grass Weaving

Back On Track

Grade 5 -
Perspective Painting Completion- Marker outlines.
Bobble head final details - Paint / Clear Coat
Moving into.....
String Art / Foil Relief Color Theory / Abstract Wire Sculptures

Grade 4 -
Symmetrical Paper-collage Masks
Cake Glazing
Moving into....
Design Your 'Tiny House'
***Something new for us!

Grade 3 -
Aboriginal Painting and Story writing
Moving into....
Radial Designs

Grade 2 -
Symmetrical Metal Mask, Weaving Project
Moving into...
Jim Dine Clay Hearts
Polar Bear Tints and Shades

Grade 1 -
Penguins... clay and paper weavings
Moving into...
Giraffes Can't Dance - kindness + behaviors

Grade K -
Pattern Cats - collage and wire
Moving into...
Clay Pinch Pots (2)
1- with tile square detail
2- with glass bead in the base
(experimenting)
*** Something new for us.....

5, 4, 3, 2, 1... blast off!

WELCOME BACK  TOP DOGS  and EVERGREENS!!

Quick Review as we venture into our second half of the year!!!!

BE... respectful!

BE... responsible!

BE... safe!


5th graders.... the dino-dragons are beautiful!  i'm so proud of you!

Now: we will complete the perspective drawing by using markers!  some everyday tools we don't usually use on our 'big projects'
Then: art to remember at the end of the month  Grovers: Abstract Sculptures!
SlideShow

4th graders...
Now:  complete glazing, relief sculptures with aluminum foil and color families
Then:  move into art to remember  Grovers: Symmetrical Paper Mask Making / Foil Project

3rd graders...
Now:  finish Hokusai's Great Wave, iPad work with symmetry and radial design on amaziograph
Then:  castle building and art to remember  Grovers too... iPad work and Castle Building

2nd graders...
Now:  begin the mixed media owls!  Painted Bodies.. Metal Wings... CDs, pattern paper, buttons hoot hoot

Then:  art to remember


1st graders...
Now:  Penguin weaving and collages
Then:  art to remember

Kinder...
Now:  Clay and Abstract sculptures
Then:  art to remember..... art to remember is coming!!!