This week, we embarked on a project to design book covers with the theme “Good Night.”
The Year 1-2 students beautifully depicted their book covers, ensuring that the title was well represented. They carefully selected drawing objects that effectively conveyed their ideas.
This week, we delved into the backstory behind one of Vincent van Gogh’s most renowned works, “The Starry Night.”
We discussed how he painted it while staying at the Saint-Rémy asylum, a period that followed the incident where he famously cut off his ear after a disagreement with Paul Gauguin.
We took the time to observe the painting, allowing it to evoke our emotions, and then expressed those feelings through our own drawings.
This week, the year 5-6 students designed their own ceramic pots with various flower shapes using Matisse’s cut out technique. They were able to compare the effects of two different background colours. everyone created their own style of artwork. Well done!
Paper Child refers to small dolls or characters made using paper. These tiny paper dolls are created by cutting or folding paper with characters drawn on them and are often photographed alongside real pictures. These paper dolls commonly take various poses or actions, interacting with the actual environment in the background. Paper Child is usually shared through online communities or social media, serving as a fun form of art where creators can freely express their imagination and creativity. This week, 7th to 9th-grade students had a session where they created their own Paper Child by constructing their own stories and bringing life to their characters through photography. Everyone enjoyed the class very much.
FS1-2 kids drew beautiful flowers and pots. We learned about different types of flowers and then created our own beautiful flowers using colored paper. We cut the paper to create petals of the flowers and stems using popsicle sticks, then arranged them in pots we drew, making various heights of flowers.
In years 1-2, children created 2D shape moving cars with their hands.
As the final activity on the theme of “toys,” they drew roads and backgrounds, then cut out car-shaped images to depict moving cars.
It was a very enjoyable time for the children.
Additionally, after participating in a fire drill training, they enhanced their observational skills in art class by drawing firefighters and fire trucks.
The children in years 3-4 explored Decalcomanie technique to create bugs. They folded paper, drew and coloured one side of the parts, unveiling symmetrical patterns. Afterwards, they completed the other side of each part. This activity brought immense joy, as the children were truly excited throughout.
The Year 5-6 students successfully completed their rendition of ‘Monet’s Garden’ utilizing the watercolour painting technique, skillfully manipulating the tones of colour with water. Building upon this, they then ventured to craft their own unique water lily paintings.
The Year 7 to 9 students were given the opportunity to explore various materials and supplies to bring their creative visions to life. Whether they chose to craft something unique or simply express themselves through drawing, they were encouraged to let their imaginations run wild. Additionally, the students came together to create a card for Haley, who recently departed from HFS this week.
The FS1-2 kids made cars using simple shapes like circles and squares. They coloured them in, tied strings to make them move, and added little handles. Everyone laughed and had a great time in class, making their cars come alive! Can’t wait for more fun next time! Have a weekend my little stars!! 🙂
