Foothills Elementary School - Grade Two

 I had the opportunity of going to Foothills Elementary school today and I'd like to share some of the grade two's fine art.  The teacher guided the students in developing learning intentions and criterias for their art.  I took pictures of four students' art work with the teacher's permission of course.

Learning Intention and Criteria

Unique and talented art by grade two students

Cedar Roses

I was at Foothills Elementary School in grade 2 class today.  My mentor had Haida Gwaii art on her desk and I had to take a picture of it.  The teacher could make a lesson on cedar rose making.  I really want to know how to make beautiful cedar roses.  Does anyone know of any artist who teaches how to make cedar roses?  I rather take learn from someone rather than learning it from Google.



Michell Stoney's Art

I want to talk more about Native Arts, they are seen on boots, flip flops, coffee cups, water container, bags, and shoes.  Alex's sister, Michelle Stoney, is one of the artist who has her art on shoes and flats.  I've been trying to get a hold of Michelle to order some flats for graduation in May of 2014.  I was invited to a wedding last summer and my friend wore Michelle's shoes to the wedding.
THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL!
There are more Native artists like Michelle taking their arts to a new level.  Her art can be seen at YVR at the Vancouver Airport.


http://www.yvr.ca/en/about/art-architecture/banner-contest.aspx




I love watching Native artists at work, in searching for Michell's art on the internet I found "Raven Steals the Light" soapstone carving by Michelle Stoney.  If you have 5 minutes, please watch this video. I think it's a good idea for all the students to watch this video.

K - grade 7 could use soap instead of soapstone, orange peeler instead of a carving knife. Students can carve out their choice of art using various template, such as frogs, ravens, beavers, bears.

 

 

Northwest Native Artist - Robert Sebastian

 

 

I am new at this thing called blogging so I probably won't have much to say.  When I think about visual arts I think about native arts.  There are numerous native visual arts, such as birch bark basket making, carvings (totem pole, bent box, silver and gold jewelery), and drum making just to name a few.  However, the most obvious visual arts are the artists' prints; for example, Robert Sebastion who is known for his beautiful native arts. When I think about visual arts I think about native arts. Sebastian has a unique and personal connections to his prints. He is Witsuwit'en/Tsimshian and is a member of the Wolf/Bear Clan.  He currently resides in Hagwilget, BC in northern British Columbia.  I think the students in all grades will enjoy making animals or birds and using paints or pastels to color their choice of a their drawing.  Maybe ask the children if they have any personal connection to their art.
 

So sit back and enjoy the video!