Wednesday, September 5, 2012

2nd Graders in the Art Room

Your child is currently learning about Dutch artist, Vincent van Gogh!  We have just started a new project based on his painting, Sunflowers.  Be on the lookout for your child's watercolor/oil pastel resist sunflower!  Have your child show you their overlapping flower petals.

3rd Grade Artists

Third graders have started my unit on the color wheel.  Your child should know the follwing by the end of this unit: primary, secondary, and compound colors, warm and cool colors, complimentary colors, and analagous colors.  I hope you enjoyed their color wheel that went home last week!  We are currently working on the warm and cool watercolor weaving project.  You will be amazed by their masterpiece!

4th Grade Artists - Empty Bowls by the Lake Project


Your child has been very busy with clay in the art classroom!  I'm sure you read about the "Empty Bowls Project" in The Press.  The “Empty Bowls Project” is an international grassroots effort to raise both money and awareness in the fight to end hunger. The mission is to create positive and lasting change through the arts, education, and projects that build community.

Potters, crafters, educators, students and volunteers work with the community to create handcrafted bowls. Local restaurants donate soup and bread to serve. Guests are invited on October 13 to a simple meal of soup and bread served at Blesser Park in Avon Lake from 11am-2pm. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the “empty bowls” in the world. All proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio.

Your child made 2 bowls.  One bowl is for this charity event, and the second one is for them to take home.  This project has given me another great opportunity to stress how significant it is to help others in  need.  

 

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR IS HERE!

Hello All!

Hope everyone had a great summer!  My art schedule is a bit different this year.  I will be teaching all Eastview students (Monday through Thursday), and I will be teaching 3 classes at Erieview on Fridays (Mrs. O'Connor's, Mrs. Hird's, and Mrs. Harcula's).

It's going to be another great year in the art room!  Be on the look out for my project notes that will be attached to your child's masterpieces :)))

The best way to reach me with any questions or comments is via email (Dana.Eckert@avonlakecityschools.org).

Hope to hear from you soon!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

2nd Graders

My students in 2nd grade will be learning about art and culture from different countries.  The countries include China, Mexico, and France.  I hope you will enjoy their masterpieces!

1st Graders

First graders will be working on a couple clay projects while also stuyding artist, Claude Monet.  You will be amazed by their pieces when they come home!

Kindergarteners

My youngest artists will be learning about authors and illustrators during their next unit.  Just wait until you see their very hungry caterpillar!