Posted by webmaster on March 26, 2009
Ms. Creticos's 2nd graders created beautiful pictures and poetry about animals who use camouflage with their Art Start artist and author, Sallie Wolf. The class worked in water color, dry mixed media and collage. Click here to see some of their work.



 
Posted by webmaster on March 19, 2009

The partnership of artist Guillermo Delgado with Ms. L'Heureux's 5th graders is an exciting, hands-on experience, entitled: "Who am I? Where?: Creating Maps of the Self and Community." The students are making creative maps of self, community, journeys, special spaces, and memorable events, using brainstorming and writing exercises.

Click on the image above to see a slideshow by Oak Park artist/photographer Laura Constans.



 

Posted by webmaster on March 13, 2009

Irving second graders expanded their study of dinosaurs through yoga and stitchery with yoga instructor Kim Vulinovic. Artwork from this project is now on display through April 17 in the windows of Fashions Anew, 183 S. Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park. Click on the photo above to see photos from Irving by Oak Park photographer Mike McGowan.



 

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