Art Class

Today G and I had our first Art Class with Miss Anita. I was really impressed, and G had so much fun! We are both going to learn so much about art, and since it's really something that I've always loved and have a somewhat small background in, I think I will enjoy it that much more.

Today we made a craft - a frog out of a paper plate and painted with tempura paint.

Then today's artist was Piet Mondrian. She spoke about vertical and horizontal in talking about his black lines as well as the primary colors that he used.

I also learned that G can use scissors. He cut out the hot air balloon all by himself and did a great job! I have to admit I took away the scissors months ago when he cut a large hole in his pants and I haven't even given the scissors a second thought. My goal is to let him make all of the projects himself, and I say that only because I noticed the mom next to me doing her son's entire project. Of course it looked perfect, but it wasn't his. Anyway, I wasn't tempted, but I want to make a point not to and let him learn.

We can't wait for next week. I hear that Jackson Pollack is everyone's favorite, and I know why. :) Splash, splash. Not sure if and when we will learn about him this 6 week session.