In The Art Studio...

YOU’RE FIRED…

aukirsch — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:59:39 +0000

Yep, I just did a fire of what was on the rack… If you didn’t make this fire don’t worry we will have another soon.

I hope you got a good basic understanding of the history of the potters wheel… you’ll be tested soon so discuss your notes and ask questions if you have any.

This week and next you should be throwing and trimming. A good rule is to throw one day and trim the next class first then throw again if you have time. All pots should be out of the damp box on the 25th as it is a long weekend and your pots will become bone dry. Have any of you come up with good ideas for your new trimester requirements?

How Close are you to Close?

aukirsch — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:22:02 +0000

So, we have just about completed our grid and portrait unit… are you ready to paint it now? Remember that you are to simulate a Close likeness yet find your own voice in your work. Reports on this artist will be collected on 11/25/08 so keep working on your bio sheets. I can’t wait to read your views on this ground breaking artist.

Landscapes and Watercolor Units

aukirsch — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:18:49 +0000

Wow, your landscapes are turning out wonderful. Your paintings are showing an understanding of depth and value. This material is fun and fast to work with, I hope you enjoyed this material… It is one of my favorite. This week we will finish up the unit and begin clay… Yes clay… I know you all have been looking forward to this next unit. So get ready to get a bit messy.

November 17th - 21st

aukirsch — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:14:38 +0000

Sixth Grade~ Draw an animal with texture, Draw your own a story teller, Design the decorations for the outside of a clay pot
Seventh Grade~ Draw and shade your hand… you may do several studies or one that is very detailed and large, Drawing of your eyes, drawing of your mouth
Eighth Grade~ self reflection on hand building, sketch out hand building ideas, free draw.

November 10th -14th

aukirsch — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:46:42 +0000

Sixth Grade~ Contrast foreground and background, Landscape colored with an area of emphasis
Seventh Grade~ Grid an organic object (apple, banana, plant, flower…) to your sketchbook no need color, Collect a picture for grid painting in class… Should reflect you.
Eighth Grade~ Take notes on trimester studio potential projects, texture ideas and lid, handle ideas, self reflection on hand building

November 3rd -7th

aukirsch — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:41:18 +0000

No Homework this week…

October 27th - 31st

aukirsch — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:14:04 +0000

Sixth Grade~ No Homework this week
Seventh Grade~ No Homework this week
Eighth Grade~ No Homework this week

Who is your favorite artist?

aukirsch — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:07:53 +0000

So gang we are coming to the end of the trimester and I want to know who is your favorite artist of the first trimester? Why? (Back up your answers) We studied artists which have something that ties them all together… do you know what that is? We are moving into a new direction with Close and diVinci do you know what that is? Let me know your thoughts… Can’t wait to hear from you…

Glazing Glazing Glazing

aukirsch — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 01:00:02 +0000

This week we need to glaze everything… Make sure your glaze maps are done well so you know combinations and are able to share them with others. We will be loading the kiln by the end of the week for the glaze fire. Make sure the bottoms of the pieces are wiped clean so there is no glaze on them. You all have made it through the 1st trimester and now can all wedge, center and pull. Lets get ready for 2nd trimester when we will be making plates and hand-building on our wheel thrown pieces.

Stained Glass Units Are Coming to a Close

aukirsch — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:56:17 +0000

Well the unit on discovering the different media is almost pau… This week we are completing the plexi-glass piece and next week we will be scanning to the computer. Make sure you make a clean copy of your Master cartoon before next week. This way when we go to the computer lab, your art will scan cleanly. We will be finishing up the mask this week as well. Just to make sure you have all your pieces, I will be holding all pieces: Marker, Color pencil, Watercolor… We will mount them soon… ☺ great job on all your pieces so far, I can’t wait to see them all together.