Here, students use a variety of mediums and techniques. They draw, paint, print, collage, model with clay, stitch, weave, and sculpt in art class.
Students learn about different artists and their techniques as well.
For example, when second grade is involved in a weather unit, we look at landscape prints by famous artists and identify the clouds and types of weather shown in the print. Art instruction is once a week for a 45 minute period and most projects last from one to three periods in the primary grades, and four or five periods in the intermediate grades. We have a school wide Art Show in May when two pieces of art from each student are shown. There are several other opportunities to showcase art, such as various places around the school, at Gainesville's Thomas Center Gallery, and this year we are excited about a display at the University of Florida's Harn Art Museum and the Natural Science Museum. If you have any questions or comments, e-mail Ms. Tish Kilpatrick, our art teacher.