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Facilitating Art Class  In A Choice Based Classroom  The first important step is to work with the assumption that students have a lot to say visually. The students will get the message that the teacher respects them as artists. During class, it is essential to observe student work carefully to identify those needs that require subsequent individual or group instruction when starting TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behaviors)Teaching.  While teaching, be responsive to the  “ teachable moment ”  by highlighting the unexpected and wonderful things that emerge from the independent work. Following are facilitator techniques discussed during a USMASS PD I led for visual art teachers.  The workshop was one of several that explore the ideas of a   “ Choice Based Learning Environment ”   How to manage the classroom, develop the curriculum, meet educational standards, and create a meaningful work environment.  1. Arrange the ...

 Choice Art Week and Special Projects Update New Chalkboard Tables The art room tables were converted from old yucky tables to new chalkboard painted fresh and like new! Amazing castle and dragons

Graphic Design Class Welcomes Guest Artist David Hamilton  Graphic Designer November 6, 2015 On Friday, the sixth grade Graphic Design Class hosted visiting artist David Hamilton David is also the father to one of our Curley second grader in Ms. Ciardi's classroom! David is one of our many talented parents, bringing his skills and expertise to the Curley in many ways.  David is also the designer of our fabulous Curley Cares School Tee Shirt's and posters.    The students in Graphic design were excited to have David, a professional Graphic Designer present a  lesson in  Designing Typography using Positive and Negative Space to create a class alphabet.  You can see the alphabet next to him on the right. The students were amazed to see how many ways they could draw, identify and design just one letter.  Each student was given a letter and he told them to come up with designs 10 different ways...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I would like to wish everyone who is part of our Curley school and community a happy and safe holiday season.  It looks like we will be starting on Monday the 6th of January instead of Friday due to an impending snowstorm. So get out your sleds and have a good time at the Tea Cup this weekend. Be safe! Future Project Update I have been busy planning so many exciting new projects for the New Year. We had many exciting new ideas we came up with together before the break and I am looking forward to starting them. In the next month you will be seeing many new 3D projects such as dioramas for the 4th and 5th grade art classes.  I would appreciate if everyone could bring a box to the art room before al our holiday packaging is recycled so we can get started!

There are so many places in Jamaica Plain you can take an art class this summer and all year round. So if you have been thing about learning how to weld, woodworking, throw clay, jewelry and many other classes give them a call for there schedule or check out their website here for classes. Welcome To Stonybrook Fine Arts School Welding Class Clay and Jewelry Class