This week, Katie did a phenomenal job as lead teacher! The students were enthusiastic the entire class period because she kept everything fresh and organized.
First off, the room was set up great. Katie had the brilliant idea to hang up all of the students work from past Saturdays everywhere throughout the room. She told Myoungsun and me that the reason she wanted all of their work displayed was so that the students could see that we truly value their art and it is worthy to be hung up!
Second, I think it was very successful bringing the students to see Katie's studio and a sculpture in the VAB courtyard. Here, students were introduced to 'process art'. They also got to explore all the painting BFA studios and could sketch about what they saw. I could tell that the students loved this because they were eagerly roaming from one studio to the next. Katie made a great connection to the students by explaining to them that they have the opportunity to create a personal studio as well if they are passionate about artmaking.
When we brought them back to our classroom, the students had a wonderful time making process art projects. Katie's own work was definitely an inspiration! Also, all the materials that the students have used thus far were ou
t for them to use. In previous weeks, the students were shown how to use the materials, but this week, they could take what they learned and expand upon it by using them in new creative ways!
Katie, Myoungsun, and I were all thoroughly impressed by the ideas the students came up with. Nobody's work looked the same! Works ranged from a family portrait sculpture to a collaborative collage about Geo the Geode being stolen, and process art made from discarded cheese-it boxes.
It was a joyful class to be a part of! I am always pleasantly surprised about how mature, inspiring, and radiant our students are!
GREAT JOB KATIE!
love,
Maddie
I love that you both incorporated a visit to Katie's studio! It shows your students that if they excel in art making they are capable of having their own workspace if they pursue a degree in the arts. Also, I think it is a wonderful encouragement to your students that they too can create their own work spaces at home. Showing your students several environments for creating art outside of the classroom can inspire them in so many ways, and it seems as though your kids have already been inspired by your efforts!
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