Artful Learning

Happy Friday! Since yesterday was #July4th, we thought sharing some #dazzling images from Dwight Rich School of the Arts would be fun! These pieces were inspired by the #artistic process of @dalechihuly & his #paintthrowing technique. We hope you all have a fun & safe weekend!

As we enter the weekend, we're highlighting the exceptional work of West Clayton Elementary's staff. They implemented the "Elements of #Art & Principles of #Design" by using multi-colored construction paper, scissors, and glue to recreate familiar scenes from classic #fairytales.

HAPPY #FRIDAY! Did you miss us? With relation to their school wide concept of #transformation, @artsk12 was tasked with creating copper panels using the #repoussé technique. We think this Masterwork Experience was a major success & we hope you all enjoy these beautiful examples!

Happy Friday! #UnidosMiddleSchool's staff looked at opportunities to use artistic processes like #Suminagashi to connect with their Concept of Relationships. It's a great way to explore different concepts like #Relationships, #Transformation, #CauseAndEffect, #Process, & #Change.

@MaestroFilm_ debuts in select theaters, & we're elated to be part of @LennyBernstein's singular educational vision of #ArtfulLearning. Leonard Bernstein's legacy continues to influence & inspire the love of lifelong #learning. Learn more about the model at the link in our bio!

Happy #Friday! We're looking at how #educators at West Clayton Elementary School used #GridDrawing to recreate #ElizabethCatlett’s #WarWorker. This #strategy develops the eye through #observation & rewards the participant with the end product of a beautiful #portrait or #picture.

Attended @AFIFest's Closing Night of @MAESTROfilm_, a captivating film on @LennyBernstein's life. Bradley Cooper directs & stars alongside Carey Mulligan. Hosted by @Netflix at @ChineseTheaters, with Jamie Bernstein providing insightful context. A night of cinematic brilliance!

Based on the #Concept of #Relationships, #Unidos educators thought about people who changed their viewpoints on something. They used #natural materials to create the #shapes & #lines that represented their special person by putting them in a picture frame with UV-sensitive paper.

We had an amazing time with #WestClaytonElementarySchool during their Level 1 training with #ArtfulLearning! Although it's only the beginning, we can already tell that this is a special group of #educators & we can't wait to see what the future has in store for them. Take a look!

Today, we’re looking at some stunning #glass creations that #UnidosMiddleSchool’s educators created last month. #ArtfulLearning sourced out a variety of #shapes, #colors, & #textures from @bullseyeglassco & each educator made methodical selections to shine on their piece. Enjoy!

We’re looking at some photos from #OttomonElementary’s #ArtfulLearning "Re-Fresh” training last month. We had 2 great #trainers demonstrating #Arts-Based Skills & #Strategies to Ottomon’s veteran #teachers—in addition to new faces we met for the 1st time. Here are some snapshots!

The #ArtfulLearning team & #UnidosMiddleSchool staff engaged in a Masterwork Experience based on @GordonHuether's iconic #BarrelRing pieces by creating their own #prototype using #Twisteez Wire. Educators explained how their work represented their identities & visions of Unidos.

We're still reeling over our week with #UnidosMiddleSchool in #Napa, California! On Monday, #ArtfulLearning & Unidos staff enjoyed spending time with world-renowned artist @GordonHuether. The team enjoyed learning about his different #creations & #ArtisticProcesses. More to come!

This is MAESTRO. Discover the towering and fearless love story of the lifelong relationship between cultural icon Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Coming to select theaters November 22 and on Netflix December 20. @MaestroFilm_

@artsk12’s educators had a wonderful time experiencing #Acrylic #PourPainting as a #Concept Exploration of #Relationships. Pour painting is an innovative way to use a combo of acrylic paints & oil to create an art piece. Each had 3 #colors to represent their unique relationships.

@artsk12’s educators had a wonderful time experiencing #Acrylic #PourPainting as a #Concept Exploration of #Relationships. Pour painting is an innovative way to use a combo of acrylic paints & oil to create an art piece. Each had 3 #colors to represent their unique relationships.

@artsk12’s educators had a wonderful time experiencing #Acrylic #PourPainting as a #Concept Exploration of #Relationships. Pour painting is an innovative way to use a combo of acrylic paints & oil to create an art piece. Each had 3 #colors to represent their unique relationships.

Our final #Masterwork Experience at @crystalbridges was extraordinary because it involved the museum's stunning architecture by #MosheSafdie. Inspired by his conceptual #sketch, @artsk12 teachers employed #QuickDraw to capture the intent & elements of such a monumental #creation.

@crystalbridges has some spectacular #mobiles displayed throughout their space–including #AlexanderCalder’s "Trois noirs sur un rouge” & “Mobile (#5).” Based on #Calder's strategic use of #color, @artsk12's teachers designed simple, balanced mobiles using steel rods & cardstock.

We’re reeling from our packed day of @artsk12's #ProfessionalLearning at @crystalbridges. Teachers were tasked with building #sculptures using #Twisteez wire inspired by #Chihuly, #Asawa, #Butterfield, & #Bourgeois works. Each piece’s use of colors and shapes is simply exquisite!