THE "ART"ICLE

The "Art"icle

Hello Amazing Artists,

Kindergarten students are exploring Pattern and Repetition this month with a historical connection to quilt-making during the Underground Railroad era.

1st and 2nd grades are starting clay projects. 1st grade will be looking at and designing Mesoamerican suns. 2nd grade will be looking at Greek amphoras, then designing their own amphora (pinch pot) and using the Sgraffito technique to scratch patterns and images into their clay.

3rd through 5th grades are working on their choice-based project about fairy tales! For inspiration, students are looking at artists' work that use fairy tales/ fantasy as subject matter. Students decide which story/scene they want to illustrate, reimagine, or create a new story. As well as decide which of the many drawing, painting or collaging studio materials and techniques they want to use! We are excited to see their creativity shine and which stories they will share.

~Ms. Leatherwood & Ms. Luecke

More about our art teachers!

Nicki Leatherwood is an Austin native, AISD, ACC and UT graduate who has been teaching visual art at Gullett since 2010! She has 2 daughters, and a husband who is an Assistant Principal in Pflugerville. In her spare time, she likes to make art, sew, read, go on Girl Scout adventures, and help mentor new art teachers. You can find her Classroom Wishlist here.

Drew Luecke (Loo-key) is a native Austinite, graduate from Texas State University, an Art Educator and a professional artist. She has a tiny daughter and a husband who is a chef. Her hobbies include camping, creating costumes, making art for people, kayaking, and spending lots of time with her loved ones. This is Ms. Luecke’s 9th year teaching art in AISD. You can find her Classroom Wishlist here.

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Don't forget to check out the Contest Folder for Art Contests!