Eastern Sun Academy Art Program

Art Program & Curriculum

esaart — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:25:47 +0000

We have completed 6 weeks of painting which was our first art curriculum block as recommended by our art committee. This first three weeks we proceeded through a series of explorative processes with watercolor as a painting medium. These three weeks were led by Alison and assisted by Catherine, Demry and Melanie. The next three weeks the children were led in process painting as a style of artistic expression employing themes that urged them to tune into their emotional states. These three weeks were led by Catherine and Eva and assisted by Demry, Melanie and Melanye.

Our next art block chosen by our art committee members in Fiber. We began today by starting a sewing project. The intention with this project is to lay down some basic techniques and skills in working with fabric and then to move into some more experimental, student activated projects. Any and all suggestions are welcomed by parents to be discussed by members of our committee for study concepts or projects.

Monday Oct 19th

esaart — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:00:32 +0000

Today was the first day that classes were taught in our new studio. We began with a sewing project. All students will be making an art apron to wear while working in the studio. Both the second graders and the fourth graders seem to really enjoy the project so far. Melanye and Juliette volunteered and their contribution was so much appreciated.

The point of this project is to not only provide clothing protection while in the studio but also to initiate the studio process on a strong ”proper use and methods” note. I am hoping a hook rack for all the aprons can be attached to the wall just behind the door. In this way the students can put their aprons on as soon as they come into the studio.

The children are hand sewing their aprons with needle and thread. The design is simple and relies mostly on straight stitching seams on the inside so that when turned to the outside smooth unraveling edges should result. Eventually each apron will don the name of its creator and wearer. Melanye and I spoke about bringing in some embellishment that children can use to personalize their apron if they desire to do so. A few 4th graders asked about sewing on pockets which we will also help provide to those who wish them.

If your child has never sewn before this skill will come in handy for Halloween costumes and other seasonal crafts.

I will include pictures later of the kids in their aprons but in the meantime here is a rough diagram of what we will be creating.

Let the art begin!

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:29:54 +0000

Welcome to the blog for Eastern Sun Academy Art Program.

Here you will find information about our vision and help art to flourish within our community. Everyone in the community is welcomed to join in.

These are some of the categories you will find on this site. Please feel free to suggest other categories along the way.

ENVISIONING : Learn about the ESA Art Committee and our latest progress and newest ideas.
BRAINSTORMING: Introduce new discussions and take part in current discussions on the expressions and lessons of art. Blog your own thoughts and ideas.
VOLUNTEERING: Where you can join in? How you can volunteer, help and/or take part? Who is in need of and requesting volunteer help.
DONATING: Request or donate supplies.
ACTIVATING: Suggest or request project ideas.
JOURNEYING: Suggest art related field trips.
TEACHING: Offer your skills and resources. Suggest workshops and extra curricular activities and programs.
SCHEDULING: Keep track of each grades art schedule.
ENHANCING: Post related articles, reading materials and hyperlinks.
VIEWING: Make suggestions for art galleries, photo opportunities and or add pictures – send images to E_suna@live.com

Regarding Material Posted: There are as many different viewpoints as there are snowflakes and nothing is laid in concrete (although somethings might be extraordinarily firm). Please feel free to question any material posted on this site using the blog email, E_suna@live.com . Your question will be immediately directed to the individual who is best prepared to respond.

Disclaimer: We respectfully ask that you do not delete any comment or content from this site, just log in, and view the posts’ comments, there you will have the option to add your thoughts and ideas. If you would like to have something uploaded above and beyond the discussion threads available please send it to the blog email e_suna@live.com for review by the ESA art committee and/or governing board. We are committed to our children, our parents, our teachers, our community and our school vision. We promise to be open and inclusive of everyone’s thoughts, feelings, ideas and offerings. As always there is someone or some forum to discuss conflicts or controversy on this or any other subject. ESA reserves the right to edit or refuse any and all material submitted for publishing on this site.

Advance Oops! – Regarding Typos … and such: Hello, my name is Alison Barrows-Young, my son Tristan is starting this year in Ms. Romero’s 4th grade class. I apologize in advance for the inevitable mistakes that I will make in maintaining the administrative side of this blog site. I appreciate your participation and suggestions on the format and organization of information and I truly value corrections in labeling, spelling and grammar.

Volunteering

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:08:34 +0000

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Galleries

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:07:44 +0000

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Teaching

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:06:58 +0000

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Scheduling

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:06:15 +0000

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Journeying

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:05:52 +0000

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Envisioning

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:05:30 +0000

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Enhancing

esaart — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:05:09 +0000

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