Library Mural Photo Book

Mural Team students this is a little treat for you. Mrs. Fischer, a PTSA mom who takes pictures for the yearbook, put together this beautiful photo book on York photos. It's a photo website kind of like Shutterfly, or Snapfish. She's been so amazingly nice and created this beautiful book that you can take a look at and if you would like one you may purchase it directly from the site. She made it to fit into the 5x7" book format that seems to cost around $10.99 plus shipping. No pressure to buy, I just wanted to let you know that it is out there for you if anyone would like to order one. You can view it for free. You do have to create a login but you don't need to enter credit card info unless you'd like to actually buy one. The info of what to do and link is below. Thanks and enjoy! :mj :e


If you have an Account:
Click on the thumbnail or the link below and then the "SAVE TO ACCOUNT" button. Once you log in, gretchen fischer's design will appear in your "My Projects" section.

If you do not have an Account:
Click on the thumbnail or the link below and then the "SAVE TO ACCOUNT" button. You will be prompted to set up a free account. gretchen fischer's design will then appear in your "My Projects" section.

http://www.yorkphoto.com/project/sharedproject/1ac8430738054fa0b109e6e51e3b17b9?PK=e0e04a5e-5062-405d-aeb0-aa379be6bd58

6th Grade Pop Art Selfies

Objective(s)—Students will be able to...

• Recognize the work of Andy Warhol.
• Capture a self-portrait photo using an iPad.
• Create tints and a shades of a hue on small value scale.
• Outline facial features and transfer outlined portrait at the same time onto drawing paper.
• Paint outlined face with a tint of any color.
• Paint outlined hair with either a shade or tint in a different color from their face.
• Color the darker values of  portrait with black sharpie.
• Cut out and glue portrait on the complementary color background of either hair or face.

5th Grade Split Self-Portraits

Objective(s)—Students will be able to....

• Identify portraits and self-portraits in a variety of media.
• Capture a portrait photo of a classmate using an iPad.
• Draw half of portrait to match ½ of photograph.
• Create a value scale using pencil.
• Apply correct values to the drawn self-portrait half.
• Identify and select warm, cool, or neutral colors for a marker splattered background.

The Mural is Complete!!

Link to Video on YouTube: http://youtu.be/gYpgzduPLi4

6th Grade String Art

6th Grade also worked on a fiber arts project, theirs focused on string art. Each student worked through a series of geometric designs creating parabolic curves on paper with pencil and marker first. Next, they self-assessed the level of difficulty they felt they were at and selected the design they wanted to sew. I was happily surprised to see so many students sewing for the first time and loving it! The finished projects turned out amazing!

Objective(s)—Students will be able to....

• Create and/or follow a pattern using numbered plotted points.
• Draw straight lines using a ruler to create a geometric line design.
• Create a string art project using the elements of art (line, color, shape, texture, space).
• Identify the difference between the x-axis and the y-axis.
• Explain how a parabolic curve was created in their design.
• Thread a needle.
• Sew with a needle and thread through poster board to create a string art design.

                                     

5th Grade Hanger Weavings

Check out fifth grade's newly finished hanger weavings! They turned out amazing! Also, I think a lot of the kids found they really enjoy weaving more than they expected.

Objective(s)—Students will be able to…

• Identify examples of fiber arts.
• Locate and measure the radius and diameter of a circle.
• Identify and create perpendicular lines.
• Apply the use of weaving terminology loom, warp, weft.
• Tie a basic square knot.
• Create a weaving using various fibrous materials.
• Tie tassels onto a loom (optional).
• Remove a weaving from loom (optional).

:i :h

Local Art Classes

Every school year I am asked by a lot of students and some parents as well if there are options in this area for extra art classes and if so what those options are. I have a piece of paper with a list on it I usually give students but this format allows for me to link to the classes' website. If you check out one of these places and they don't have the type of class you're looking for, the classes seem to change pretty frequently so checking back often is a good idea. Finally, if you know of any art centers or other classes that I don't have listed here that offer good classes for kids, please leave a comment of what I missed. Thank you. :)

1. Norwin Art League
2. Masterpiece Center for the Arts in North Versailles
3. Westmoreland Museum of Art'
4. Greensburg Art Center

 And if you are able to drive to Pittsburgh…..

     5. Pittsburgh Center for the Arts