Monday Jan. 30 Van Go

Monday in the afternoon we had Van Go .  Christyn and Carolyn came to visit and teach us about art and we made pinch pots and designed pictures from clay slip.

Christyn gave us a history lesson about art . She explained Van Go . 

  Paintings in cave long ,long ago . My favorite animal horses. This was what they looked like with short bodies and fat bellies. She explained the materials they used to create color and the pictures in the caves. We discussed the reason to create art .We discussed to share feelings and information about ourselves.

 This picture was interesting since Ms. McDowell had the discussion about antlers.

 

The set up.

  Franklin exploring the cay slip.

The clay slip is runny clay that had water added to it.

  Ashnaa's snowflake with Olof

  Leah: " My brother in the winter. Skating in the snow.

 Zain's "house"

 Nikolai is exploring with the clay slip.

 Brock is rolling the clay to make the pinch pot. He is checking to make sure there are no cracks so the pot is strong and won't break.

Ashley:" A book and balls"

 Mackenzie is rolling the clay.

  Ben: " My family"

 Shayla using her thumb to make the centre for her pinch pot.

  Belen is using the tools to create her lines and designs on the pot.

 Tanisha is rolling her pot.

  Jackson B rolling the clay just the right size for his pinch pot.

  After we did parts of the art we would pause and listen to Christyn explain the next steps for our Van Go lesson.. She is explaining the process to make the lid for the pots here.

 Damien using the tool to make desins for his pot.

 Zain using patience and care to create his designs for the pot.

  Tanisha remember to make he lines just right depth.

 Millie is rolling a snake like piece to create the top for her pot 

  Christyn explained different lines and shapes as samples to help student with the design process.

 Christyn explained to students to make a snake the same size as their mat. The snake would be then rolled like a snail to create the lid for the pinch pot.

Jordyn is measuring her snake roll. I believe she is right on and ready to make the top. 

  Samples of finished products.

  Carolyn is using ink and stamps to help students finish their pot.



Fantastic day learning and creating.  We had lots of compliments on the children' concentration and engagement for this activity. I was so pleased to see their attentiveness during the lessons and care when creating their work.

 

WELL DONE!!!!