Malenda Trick: an artist since age 3 Apr 19, 2008
In fact, she chuckled, "Guess I started earlier as my parents met in an art class.". Her parents gave her blank paper instead of coloring books so she could express herself. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Student Flag Project Draws Controversy in Maine Apr 18, 2008
Susan Crane, a student at the University of Maine, Farmington, placed hundreds of flags on the floor of the school's student center Tuesday for an art class assignment. She set down the flags in a maze-like pattern to document whether students and staff would step on them. (Fox News)
Building character Apr 18, 2008
"It's been tough," said Sarah Ellsworth, 14, a freshman, as she and Duey Essex, 17, worked on a mosaic for art class in what passes for the school cafeteria. "Trying to find out where to go at the beginning of the year took forever.". (Anchorage Daily News)
Getting Plastered Apr 18, 2008
Jones said that once the plaster mask is taken from the face it will fully dry in about an hour, though they typically let them sit for a couple of days, which is the next time the eighth grade art class meets. Students made their way back indoors for a quick cleanup before heading to track practice or home for the day. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Young at art Apr 18, 2008
" ELEMENTARY ART EXHIBIT What: Elementary Art Exhibit: "Spring, My Interpretation" Where: Second-floor dance studio, Octagon Center for the Arts, 427 Douglas Ave. When: Thursday, April 17, through Sunday, May 18; gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Reception: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The Octagon's elementary art exhibit opens today, with the annual high school seniors' exhibit opening next weekend. This year, 26 artists from... (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)
From the Editor's Desk -- Sweet stories of the sweet science Apr 17, 2008
A former volunteer, the writer stated, for both the morning and afternoon sessions, the kindergarten teacher had a reading specialist come in to assist, the kids went to gym class, art class and recess, so the actual time with the kindergarten teacher was less than a half-day per session and in addition, the kindergarten aide had no contact with the students but rather strictly helped setting up the class bulletin boards or copying papers, etc. So my idea is this, if we can get parents to do it... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Laurie Hansen teaches lessons in art, and life Apr 16, 2008
She started an art class in a private school and taught art to at-risk youth at a boys camp ... Later, when a daughter became a teacher in the Othello School District, she taught art classes there. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
If your kid is like mine Apr 13, 2008
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E-Free resident shares her art and experiences Apr 12, 2008
She said she started painting when she was approximately 35 years of age, when she attended an art class in Des Moines with her mother and aunt. Brants participated in "chalk talks," which is a process where colors are blended into a large textured sheet of paper before an audience, using lecture's chalk and pastels. (Boone Today, IA)
Tiger Trot is slated for Sat. morning Apr 12, 2008
The top three finishers of the race in each age category will receive a ceramic medallion made by the Southwest honors art class. All who register will get a T-shirt, and finishers will receive a Tiger Tag, similar to a military dog tag but with the words Southwest Middle School Tiger Trot on it. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Art piece raisescontroversy Apr 11, 2008
Teacher Marty Scanlon gave his advanced art class at Helena High School an assignment to make a chair out of the material of their choice ... Students have the freedom in Scanlon s art classes to create and express themselves freely without any sort of censorship, he said, but sometimes the pieces that push the envelope don t leave the art wing. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
A large dose of mediums: Student artwork from three different Muscatine schools is on display at the Muscatine Art Center, and they've used a wide range of material to convey their artistic vision Apr 11, 2008
Taking classes helped me grow a little bit in my ability to draw, but I ve always liked to draw in my free time, Dew said last week during the freshman Foundations of Art class ... In many art classes, students are encouraged to look around and view the world with wider eyes ... What: Beyond the Art Class - Muscatine middle school and high school student art. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Mom says response to artwork too harsh Apr 8, 2008
After that experience, Whitney refused to take an art class at Polaris again and was furious with her instructors and principal. She never gave up on art, however, and is now finishing her third year at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and teaching art classes at the museum in the summer. (Anchorage Daily News)
Art Projects Connect Students Across Cultures and Oceans Apr 8, 2008
Students in Elyse Rosenberg s art classes in Key Middle School in Springfield, a Fairfax County Public School, have finished art projects which will be carried to the Bishop Forson School in Kpando this month ... On visiting Rosenberg s eighth grade technology in art class, I found that students had completed their artwork based on the theme What Makes You Happy. (South County Chronicle, VA)
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I never took an art class. My brother was the artist of the family. (Sulphur Southwest Daily News, LA)
Web watcher: Banning religion from art? Bad idea Apr 6, 2008
This is a child in an art class. How much offense can he really be dishing out. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Creating moving works of art Apr 5, 2008
The art class will make some designs and we'll have our metal and auto students work on the body and painting. " Comments Comments are limited to 200 words or less. Name: Email: (optional) Comments:Current Word Count: Image Verification: nput type="text" id="usernumber" name="usernumber" title="Please enter the numbers from the image to the left" size="5" /> ONLINE POLL ADVERTISEMENTS to find out about our RSS feeds and what they are for more local weather conditions April 2008 S M T W T F S 3... (Pontiac Daily Leader, IL)
Recycling a learning process for NBHS art class Apr 5, 2008
The World Link: Recycling a learning process for NBHS art class. Recycling a learning process for NBHS art class. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Rockin' art by Bernie Gapinski Apr 5, 2008
I did really bad in art class, said the Gaylord native who, since those days, has spent hundreds of hours in his workshop airbrushing almost anything anyone puts in front of him motorcycles, helmets, cars, guitars, signs and even an interior door at the Alpine Chocolat Haus. Despite his not making the grade in art class, Gapinski said he has always loved to paint and draw, and when he purchased a cheap airbrush to paint his car in 1983, the start of a 25-year-old hobby was born. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Youre never too old to learn -- Adult ed classes are in full swing Apr 5, 2008
In an art class, students were trying to reproduce a watercolor done by professional artist and teacher Candy Witcher. Witcher sprayed white paint drops on the pine tree winterscape with an old toothbrush and blotted out the drops with a tissue to create a misty effect. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Community Calendar Apr 4, 2008
ART CLASS, Abilene Senior Center, 1:30-3 p.m., with Andrea Fuhrman. REGISTRATION for EISENHOWER MARATHON. (Abilene Recorder Chronicle)
How do you stop a bully? Apr 4, 2008
I complained to no avail, by God this kid was autistic and gonna be MAINSTREAMED. Well, one day he took some shears during an art class and cut off my daughter s hair at her neck (about 15 inches of hair. and scratched her badly on the neck. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Children check out sea creatures at library Apr 2, 2008
New galleries every week. Maggie Fitzroy/Community News. (Florida Times-Union)
Student sues Tomah district over alleged art censorship Apr 1, 2008
jjsmith wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:53 AM:" People relax, it's only a Bible verse. I am not a religious person but I think we have taken this issue to a pathetic extreme. This is a child in an art class, how much offense can he really be dishing out? The teacher in question has made a big issue from nothing and should be embarrased of such childlike behavior. ". Vindicator wrote on Apr 1, 2008 6:45 AM:" re: hemipowered lake (mirror) For a couple of "free thinkers", you both choose to be closed... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Children take classroom journey to the Far East Mar 30, 2008
The schoolwide effort got everyone involved as the children created dragon puppets and fish kites in art class, learned traditional Chinese dance music and feasted on Asian cuisine. During "A Taste of China," the little ones dined on rice, noodles, bean sprouts, Mandarin oranges and fortune cookies using chopsticks donated from BD's Mongolian Barbeque. (The News-Herald)
Stop blaming video games for violent behavior Mar 29, 2008
DEJA wrote on Mar 28, 2008 2:37 AM:" I agree...video games and movies are not the problem though I think there are extreme games that parents should not allow their kids to play because of the very adult content and criminal lessons they teach like Grand Theft Auto. They're just not appropriate for children just like rated X movies are not appropriate for them. The real problem is poor parenting. I am a former teacher and some of the parenting (or more precisely lack thereof) that I witnessed... (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Theatre of the absurd Mar 27, 2008
"I once appeared nude in an art class," I tell him. He seems stunned by this snippet from a complete stranger. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
When school needs counter student rights Mar 27, 2008
Peabody officials are still sorting through a December incident involving a fifth-grader who drew a picture in art class of an Internet game figure wearing a timer on his belt and a cartoon bubble over his head saying he had a bomb. School officials waited a full day before calling police and the Fire Department and conducting a two-hour interrogation of the 10-year-old without a parent present, said the boy's mother, Maria Erenburg. (Boston Globe)
War toll felt abroad and down the street Mar 27, 2008
Years later, during middle school art class, Brown told me that my dad gave him a detention once. "And then afterwards, he smiled," Brown said. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Art Appreciation Mar 26, 2008
He said students have often come to him confused, because his passion for the pagan art was so evident, they believed he was a pagan himself until they took his Christian art class and saw the same passion. I practice Christianity, but I love pagan antiquities, he said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
School infuses Africa into lessons Mar 23, 2008
In art class, students have crafted Egyptian collars, small pyramids and masks, and have begun to make an African compound with houses made of grass and construction paper. In music class, students sing the national anthems of African countries and beat drums to African folk songs. (The Palm Beach Post)
PORT DISCOVERY DISPLAYS WORK BY SANDY PLAINS STUDENTS Mar 21, 2008
Our unit of study in art class focused on three-dimensional form, balance and creating a sculpture from a sketch or drawing, Fawkes said. For the project, students learned about the purpose of armatures and made them based on their sketches, using newspaper, tape, plastic foam balls, cardboard tubes and straws. (Dundalk Eagle, MD)
Art comes to life Mar 21, 2008
He said he thought it would be fun to paint pictures of what students thought was interesting about the state within which they lived, but the project soon extended outside of his art class and into the schools language arts classes ... Sloan said many of the students involved in the project, in addition to being in his art class, also come before school for his art club projects. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Schofield Schools Art Website Mar 21, 2008
Parent Chris Anne Banks believes that the Web site provides a great opportunity for parents to see what is going on with their children s art and in their art class. The Web site was designed and maintained by Schofield art teacher Christine Archer. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
After-school club offers fun and gains students Mar 20, 2008
Draper, 10, was staying after school because he wanted to participate in the Hillcrest Kids' Club art class ... Lori Mellendick teaches the art class in her second year with the program ... About 15 kids are enrolled in her art class. (Catonsville Times, MD)
Chenery students draw from life Mar 20, 2008
A salamander works its way up the side of its container as Shannon Reynolds, 13, draws it during an eighth grade art class at Chenery Middle School ... That is just one of the many lessons Kathleen Byrnes eighth grade art class learned last week, when visitors from Mass. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Graphic Design Exhibit Shows Our Dependence on Water Mar 20, 2008
"We came up with this exhibit idea as a class," said Linda Sullivan, teacher of the art class and head of the visual arts department. "It is a special problems class. We came up with this idea to show projects other than just what are placed in a portfolio that only future employers and interviewers see.". (The Daily Universe, UT)
Students strive to raise awareness Mar 20, 2008
Lanigan, as part of a project for Flynn s art class, drew and wrote on brown paper bags, displaying tips and facts about global warming and what individuals can do to help. She posted the bags all over the school, where students would notice the messages. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Letters to the Editor - 3/18/2008 Mar 19, 2008
" John wrote on Mar 18, 2008 3:12 PM:Marilyn Werkema's letter reminds me (as so many letters and blogs have done) of the story of the statistician who drowned crossing the river that was an average of 2 feet deep. You can slant figures any way you like - but claiming the money poured into the war in Iraq was well spent or increased our security is like putting lipstick on a pig. I'm not so sure the Trillion number is wrong either. If you add in the long term costs for veterans care, and some of... (North County Times)
Carlsbad school turning out for teacher Mar 18, 2008
She also ran a book program for young readers and taught the art class at the school on her own time. Carlsbad Country Day School is a preschool for children ages six months to 6 years. (North County Times)
IROQUOIS STUDENTS CREATE ART FOR CHILDREN IN ORPHANAGES Mar 16, 2008
Students from Mrs. Russells art class at Iroquois High School display the artwork they created for the Memory Project ... Students in Mrs. Russell's drawing and painting class at Iroquois High School received pictures of children from El Salvador who are waiting for portraits, and then worked in their art classroom to create the portraits. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
MAMA DIARIES: What are the true joys of motherhood? Mar 15, 2008
Aching thumbs from gripping the steering wheel on the nine thousandth trip to the playground, swimming lessons, Gymboree, the quick trip to the supermarket for milk, art class, dance class, the second quick trip to the market because you forgot bread, etc. etc. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Valencias fiery Las Fallas begins March 15 Mar 15, 2008
I think back to an art class I took while at the university. Each student created a painting or drawing a week, working with acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels and colored pencils. (MSNBC -- Travel)
SISD discusses new goals Mar 15, 2008
She would like to see the high school add an Advanced Placement (AP) art class, challenging art students and allowing them to gain college credit after succeeding on the subject's AP test. "We have some really talented artists and we need to beef that up," she said. (Sealy News, TX)
Messy materials make for artistic merriment Mar 15, 2008
You won't find many pencils, crayons or watercolors in art class at North Bend Elementary School, but you will find a lot of excited students. Working with alternative materials like clay, rolling ink and charcoal helps the children develop a passion for art - and discover that they're good at it - under the guidance of the school's three artists-in-residence. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
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Lexie Gray applies black paint to her brush while working on her tile in Jeanne Dale s art class at Searcy High School. Gray along with other SHS students were making tiles Friday morning for a mobile to be used in the new performing art center. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
Tax meeting draws crowd Mar 8, 2008
A similar temporary building was being used for an art class at Skyline Heights, but it was not plumbed, Moody said. Moody also showed pictures of classes being held on stages and in hallways. (Buffalo Reflex, MO)
Interested in Art? Picture This Mar 8, 2008
Whether you want to explore the arts to satisfy your soul, you're ready for a career using your talent or you just want to take up a new hobby, there is an art class for you. There are numerous arts programs for various levels of interest, experience and commitment. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Award-winning 'Vanity': O-W student Kacea McKinney recounts experience at youngARTS Week Mar 8, 2008
McKinney's award was based on a series entitled "Vanity," six colored pencil drawings she created in her advanced placement art class at O-W.. While she admits colored pencil is her favorite artistic field, McKinney is in the process of learning how to paint, she said. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Woodbridge Senior Art show this Saturday Mar 8, 2008
WOODBRIDGE - Members of the Woodbridge Senior Center art class will take part in the eighth annual Senior Art Exhibit at the Woodbridge Town Library this month. A large variety of subjects and mediums will be on display. (Ivorytown Beacon, CT)
Chalk dust and coffee Mar 2, 2008
Delehoy, who has no formal art training other than one art class he took in college, started doing chalk drawings as a way to make advertising the monthly special more fun. Delehoy said as the drawings became more detailed people began to expect it and would wonder what the next monthly special was or what the picture would be. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Chess program coordinator arrested in Boston: ran events in Melrose Public Schools Feb 29, 2008
He added that if an outside class, such as an art class, is being run in the schools, we didn t put somebody in the class when they were there [for the class. Disappearing act. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Prout student artists win awards Feb 29, 2008
Josh has always loved drawing, he says, but has worked with only his natural talent until last year when he took his first art class. "It s a form of self expression. I just love doing it." He enjoys working with many mediums and like Ellen, decided to submit a portfolio of work for the competition rather than one piece. (Westerly Sun, RI)
All in a clay's work: Linda Smiths journey as an artist began in high school, but took a detour as she and her husband raised their family. But her passion for creating never went away and now she's finally reached her destination, putting her own spin Feb 29, 2008
She took every art class available at the high school in Burlington, where she grew up. My goal was to get a degree in art. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
A pioneer views disability as the final frontier in civil rights Feb 26, 2008
She enrolled him in an art class at the Museum of Fine Arts, and even landed him a bit part one year in a production of "Nutcracker Suite.". Yet even as he was trying to expand his world, some were trying to shrink it, as assumptions about race collided with assumptions about disability. (Boston Globe)
Unsung master (3) Feb 26, 2008
During the 1930s, he not only illustrated the Land of Nakoda but also taught art class to children and adults on the reservation. Standing proved a prolific artist, before he died at 46 in a car crash. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Take the "Leap Into Reading" Feb 23, 2008
"Our kids have a good understanding of the responsibility that comes with being a football player at Washington High School. Anytime they can give back to the community, especially when it involve helping children, they are always willing to do it. "For the kids to see our players reading to them hopefully they realize that reading is important to everyone," said Duncan. In the last couple of years, a variety of young people have volunteered as readers. One year the Washington High School French... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Lil Wayne Visits Students At His Old New Orleans School -- And Gets Asked To Prom! Feb 22, 2008
He sat down and answered questions from an art class filled with juniors and seniors. He started at the school in seventh grade and was in the band. (VHI.com -- Music News)
More time for art Feb 21, 2008
Like we'll be doing sculptures using air dry clay of dinosaurs that is something you normally wouldn't try to do in a regular 40 minute art class. We'll also be painting with acrylics. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
MHS tech upgrade heads to aldermen Feb 21, 2008
In addition to the previously reported model smart classroom that should be up and running soon at the high school ( Model smart classroom planned for high school, Free Press, Jan. 9, 2008), teachers will be able to train in the middle school ... So sometimes you have 30 kids sitting in a computer lab and they re making a lot of noise, as kids do, and somebody s trying to teach an art class they ve literally put partition walls up. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Good Morning Cedar Valley -- Feb. 20 Feb 20, 2008
From 3-5 p.m. is an art class for children ages 6-10. The cost is 10 per student. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Art project hopes to fill coffers for Home Sweet Home Feb 19, 2008
Wright had never taken an art class and was enjoying working in instructor Beth Smith's Ceramics tures 1 Classroom. Pantagraph/STEVE SMEDLEY. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Church Services Offer Prayers for NIU Shooting Victims Feb 18, 2008
Her son, Tony Skelton, was in art class when the shootings occurred. Catellani heard about the shootings from a friend, but was unable to reach her son for more than an hour. (Fox News)
Well: Reinventing date night for long-married couples Feb 15, 2008
The activity can be as simple as trying a new restaurant or something a little more unusual or thrilling like taking an art class or going to an amusement park. The theory is based on brain science. (International Herald Tribune)
School Bulletin Board Feb 15, 2008
Inspire your creative spirit with a uniquely fun art class given by Kim Miller, Kauai resident and licensed creative arts therapist; all levels are welcome. 35 basic entry fee includes pool, buffet and live entertainment; 110 package includes the above plus yoga class, massage and art or cooking class. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)