So I've been in denial....denial that winter is going to rob me of time with my students. I've missed 10 days of class time over the past 3 weeks. BOOOO!!!! I hate missing school...I really do. So this past week I started doing these rain collages (because I want it to be spring...NOW!!!). Well..it didn't work...because we missed Thurs. & Friday. However...I'm loving these pieces. We talked about composition, contrast, and reviewed the elements & principles. I also tried out a class set of "glue sponges". The kids loved the glue sponges...I'm a bit mixed on my feelings toward them. Maybe I'll do a post on that later.
10 days?! that's crazy! digging the raindrops, sir. they remind me of a mosaic i did years ago with the whole school at zamorano. perhaps this will cheer you up:)
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I had been thinking about a mola project for spring for my young kids and raindrops may be a great idea - thanks!
ReplyDeleteWe're only up to four extra days. Now instead of getting out on a Monday we're getting out on a Friday at the end of the year! I love these collages. I've done raindrops too - but with markers in blue, purple, and turquoise bled with water over it to create that "rainy" day haze.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea Jenny!!!
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you feel better... I still have snow in my backyard :-( Nice project!
ReplyDeleteQuestion about your glue sponges....some of mine keep drying out. Are you having trouble with that? I can't figure it out because some NEVER dry out between uses.
ReplyDeleteThe ones that dry out for me have either had not enough glue..or a small crack in the container. I had gotten cheapie throw away containers...may need to upgrade.
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