Art Update: May 2026

Our 6th-grade students kicked off the semester with printmaking. Next, they embarked on a journey through time, bridging the gap between ancient art history and hands-on craftsmanship with collaborative posters. They navigated the technical complexities of Greek kylix cups in clay, adorning them with intricate glaze patterns and images, followed by the creation of Mesoamerican-inspired animal pinch pots. Their journey in ceramics wrapped up with the construction of miniature ancient architectural wonders.

In the 7th grade, low-relief sculptures were formed on copper sheets. These pieces were treated with a liver-of-sulfur solution to develop a patina, then burnished and nailed onto stained wood panels. Additionally, wood, wire, nylon, and acrylic paints were utilized to create modern art sculptures displaying organic, three-dimensional shapes. They refined their ceramic techniques through the production of coil pots and expressive, colorful masks influenced by the coconut masks from Central America and Mexico. Additionally, they practiced slab construction to create decorative and functional lidded boxes. Their final project will be an assemblage composition made of wood.

The 8th-grade curriculum emphasized art as a vehicle for choice and self-expression. The video below illustrates the plaster wrap process, where students worked in small groups to cast each other’s face (or hands). The students also produced a series of delicious looking ceramic food replicas inspired by Pop Art and then designed “Change the World” posters for their community canvassing day, demonstrating art’s potential for social impact. Props for the drama performances displayed a remarkable amount of ingenuity. As usual, independent and free choice projects flourished.

We invite you to join us for the Spring Arts Night Exhibition on Wednesday, May 20, where this semester’s artwork will be on display before students take their masterpieces home. We look forward to seeing you there!