The kids had to choose what kind of animal they wanted to make, study it and write about it for class. After the students chose their animal, Mr. Kay shaped fence wire into the appropriate form and the students took it from there. The had to cut up strips of newspaper and place each strip on the form to create the mold. Once dried, the students covered the mold with a mixture of ground paper, glue and water. Having only worked with papier-m ch for the past five years, Mr. Kay has always worked in the arts and said it is vital that children be exposed to art.
Art is essential in the education of children because it is the essence of life.
Sponsored by the Fall River Diocese, the DePaul Center is a multi-discipline residential treatment facility that serves as a temporary shelter service for boys ages 13 to 17. Peter Smith, director of the adolescent program, said many of the children at the center excel in the arts. He hopes to have a career as a graphic designer. The creator of a box turtle, Devin was preparing to paint his project. As he looked over a 12-foot shark that was waiting for a coating of paper mix, Mr. Kay said the show will give the students an idea of what professional artists do.