​Students had the opportunity to become graphic designers by creating their own logos to represent themselves or a fictional company. They learned techniques for building a logo using a vector program, with a focus on applying design principles throughout the process ..read more

​For their first project, 6th-grade students focused on the artist Keith Haring. Haring was an influential American artist and social activist known for his vibrant, cartoon-like imagery and social commentary. Emerging in the 1980s, he gained fame for his public art, including chalk drawings in subway stations, as well as his bold, colorful paintings featuring recurring motifs such as dancing figures, hearts, and dogs. Using his artwork as inspiration, students created their own compositio ..read more

​For our first project, 5th grade students created a self-portrait featuring sunglasses. They were introduced to proper facial proportion techniques for portraits and learned how to use line and shape to draw facial features such as the eyes, mouth, and nose. Afterwards, students applied their knowledge of these techniques to create a self-portrait based on a photograph of themselves. They used Sharpie, tempera sticks, colored pencils, and markers to complete their artwork. These portraits ..read more

For our first mini project of the school year, students created inkblot creatures. First, they used droppers and straws to manipulate India ink onto paper. Then, they transformed their inkblots into creatures, adding a variety of details to enhance these fun compositions ..read more

​Our 8th-grade students explored the world of Pop Art by creating a close-up, cropped view of a candy wrapper of their choice. They discussed emphasis and graphic design elements throughout the unit. After spending time sketching drafts in their sketchbooks, students completed a final version on canvas board using acrylic paints ..read more

For the 7th grade painting unit, students created a monochromatic silhouette painting. Starting with a pure hue, they developed a wide range of tints, tones, and shades for the background. They then chose a silhouette to paint in the foreground using acrylics, resulting in a striking contrast ..read more

In this unit, our fourth and fifth graders focused on the art elements of line, shape, and pattern. They learned to identify and create various geometric and organic patterns. For their final project, they composed designs using these patterns on metal. This technique, knowns as repousse, involves pressing into the metal to create raised lines on the opposite side. Afterwards, they extended the patterns onto the frame using metallic Sharpies.  ..read more

Our 8th-grade students explored the world of neo-folk art by learning about artist, Kristin Farr. They delved into hex designs from the Pennsylvania Dutch tradition and learned how to create a modern interpretation using radial symmetry. The students experimented with color, repetition, and geometry to craft these vibrant paintings on wooden circles ..read more

"Beyond the Border" is an art project focused on mastering the principles of design: unity and emphasis. Our 8th grade artists created unified compositions by extending elements beyond the traditional canvas border. They experimented with color for emphasis within, and black & white contrast beyond the border. Using calligraphy pens, students learned to create value, adding depth to their compositions.  ..read more

The 7th grade students learned how to transform shapes into forms using 1-point perspective. The drawing method is used in various disciplines and careers, including 3D modeling programs and architecture. For their culminating project, they stepped into the roles of architects and city planners, skillfully rendering a city street view in one-point perspective ..read more