Birch tree collage

First grade created these beautiful collages.  They practiced cutting without lines, glueing so the paper ACTUALLY sticks and using permanent marker to make delicate lines to make realistic birch trees.  The final touch was with chalk which created the snowflakes.

Piet Mondrian collages

Shape cats

Grade 1 spent two classes working on these beauties.  This was a step-by-step drawing to get the basic shape down, and they had the opportunity to add their own creative touches to it (such as a wild collar and a funky shapes on the body of the cat).  Take a look at them working away.

Winter themed art

The Franklin art room has been a very busy place!  From snowmen to kirigami snowflakes, we have been getting it done!  Take a look at a few pictures from the past few weeks.  Every grade makes a snowman that works on different skills. They all come out absolutely beautiful.

Grade 4 students learning how to braid

Sunflowers

Look at these beauties!!   A little step-by-step drawing in grade 1 produces the most beautiful images!!!

First graders discussed size, shapes, types of lines they could use to create their sunflowers-we also learned a little about what each part of the plant is responsible for while growing.