This week, Yeseo completed a beautiful flower artwork using the silk-screening technique. She enhanced her piece by decorating the background with various insect-shaped stamps, creating a lively and vibrant composition. Yeseo was deeply fascinated by the Year 7-9 students’ artworks displayed in the art room. Inspired by them, she created her own drawing on cellophane […]
Y1-2 Art Class Update T2-W4
Book art is a creative way of transforming books into unique works of art. Instead of simply reading them, we use books to create fun and exciting crafts or designs over several weeks. One activity focused on designing personalized book covers while learning and labeling the key parts of a book, such as the title, […]
Y3-4 Art Class Update T2-W4
The Year 3-4 students created posters inspired by Gustav Klimt. I handed out one of Klimt’s masterpieces to each group, and they worked together to come up with questions about the artwork. After brainstorming the questions, they collaborated to find the answers, which required strong teamwork and cooperation. The Year 3-4 kids worked incredibly hard […]
Y5-6 Art Class Update T2-W4
The Year 5-6 students learned about Andy Warhol, a prominent figure in Pop Art. We discussed the meaning of Pop Art and explored key moments from Warhol’s life. The students also examined several of his famous artworks. The first part of the activity involved answering five research questions I had prepared. They also selected one […]
Y7-9 Art Class Update T2-W4
This week, we explored the concept of light and discussed five key behaviors: traveling in a straight line, scattering, bending, mixing, and reflecting. To bring this topic to life, we created colourful light stands using cellophane. First, we attached the cellophane and wrapped the edges with black tape. Then, we propped the stands up using […]
FS1-2 Art Class Update T2-W3
This week, we used cellophane to create superhero-themed art for Maddie. When I asked what she would do if she had superhero powers, Maddie said she would love to fly back to Houston quickly to see her friends. 😊 In celebration of Lunar New Year, we also made colourful rice cake skewers using craft sticks, […]
Y1-2 Art Class Update T2-W3
This week, we had a lesson using the scratch art technique to create traditional Korean folk paintings. After completing the scratch art, the paintings were cut into pieces and reassembled into new compositions. The kids worked so well, and a variety of amazing and unique artistic creations emerged.
Y3-4 Art Class Update T2-W3
This week, the Year 3-4 students completed their beautiful Korean folk art projects and began exploring an exciting new topic: Gustav Klimt. The children learned about who Gustav Klimt was and the key symbols that define his art style. We also explored some of his masterpieces and discussed the stories and inspiration behind his iconic […]
Y5-6 Art Class Update T2-W3
This week, the Year 5-6 students proudly completed their lantern project, and they were absolutely delighted with the outcome! They poured their creativity and hard work into designing and crafting their lanterns, and the results were nothing short of amazing. This project was a fantastic way to showcase their artistic talents and left everyone feeling […]
Y7-9 Art Class Update T2-W3
This week, the Year 7-9 students successfully completed their lantern project, and they couldn’t have been more excited about the results! They put so much creativity and effort into designing and crafting their lanterns, and the final pieces were truly impressive. This project beautifully highlighted their artistic skills and left everyone with a great sense […]