Weekly Agenda Oct. 21-25 2013

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Coil Pottery Study Guide

Name____________ 

Class period_______ 

Coil Pottery Quiz Answer Key 

1. Compare and Contrast the coil pottery process (from the clay to the decorating and firing process) Maria Martinez used to what we used in class. List 3 differences and 3 similarities. Specify who did the differences. Ex. Maria did, We did, We both did 

Differences: (these are all of the possibilities, you only need to remember 3 for the quiz) 

a. Maria made her clay out of red clay, blue sand, and water 

b. We bought our clay 

c. We scored and slipped to attach coils 

d. Maria smoothed and pinched coils together 

e. We used pin tools for designs 

f. Maria polished slip covered pottery with a rock to get the shine 

g. We use glaze 

h. We use a kiln 

i. Maria’s son painted designs with a yucca leaf 

j. Maria fired outdoors 

k. Maria used cow chips to fuel the fire 

l. Maria smothered the fire with horse manure to get the black color 

Similarities: 

a. We both use the same coil process 

b. We both use pattern/rhythm for designs 

c. We both get the clay workable with water 

d. We both wedge the clay to get out air bubbles 

2. What created the high gloss shine of Maria’s pottery? 

It was polished with a rock. 

3. Did cow chips fuel the fire during the outdoor method used by Maria Martinez? 

(circle the correct answer) 

Yes or No 

4. What happens during the outdoor firing process to get the jet black color? 

It was smothered with horse manure. 

5. Besides the addition of metal, the firing process Maria Martinez used has not changed for nearly 1000 years. 

(Circle the correct answer) 

True or False 

Paint the Town: The Final Designs

Thank you to all of the students who participated in this year's Paint the Town Homecoming Banner Contest.  Every student showed amazing teamwork, pride, creativity, and quality work.  I am so impressed with the final results!

Paint the Town Winners 2013

Congratulations to this year's Paint the Town Contest Winners.  The following students will be painting their winning designs Friday September 27th. The banners will be hung downtown during the week of homecoming.  

6th grade:  Ella Charbonneau-DuBois, Becky Roede, Kaleigh Barr, Andrea Shriver, Beka Gair, Hannah Albertson, Lily Anderson, Evan Cowdrey, Kyle Vanderwerff, Samantha Mosher, and Rayana Sahagun

7th grade:  Autumn Barr, Alexandria Smith-Tompkins, Kylie Poling, Samantha Dewey,  and Nicole Higby

8th grade:  Madi VanLaan, Alexandra Stephens, Katrina Byrne, Sam Snapp, and Kyia Hazekamp

Students need to meet Mrs. Aitken in the media center at 7:25.  Students are to bring a sack lunch and wear clothes to paint in. 

Thank you to all the students who submitted work!  Well done!



 

Paint the Town

Paint the Town

Sparta is excited to continue the time-honored tradition of Paint the Town.  This year Sparta Middle School will help promote school spirit by painting banners to hang in storefront windows in the downtown of Sparta. Designs must show “Spartan Pride and Spirit.”  Sparta faces the Coopersville Broncos; their colors are green and white.

Students are to work together in teams of 2-4 students. Designs must include:

Originality/Creativity

Color

Use of School Spirit/Pride

Quality/Craftsmanship

Please use marker, crayon, or colored pencil. Work must be done on 81/2” x11” paper.

All group members must put their grade level, first, and last name on the back.

 All designs must be turned in by Tuesday September 24 to the office

The students with the winning designs will paint the banners to be hung downtown during on Friday September 27^th.

Welcome Back!

It is hard to believe another school year is just around the corner!  Wow, summer has flown by.  I hope your child is as excited as I am to start a new school year.  It was great to see so many parents and students at the open house on Tuesday.  I enjoyed meeting new students and talking with former students.

Please check this blog for important information about your child's art class.  A weekly agenda can be found to the left of this post.  Lesson plans and study guide information is found to the right of this post.  I look forward to working with your child and can't wait to see what amazing, creative artworks your child will produce over the next trimester!

Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts 2013

Congratulations goes out to the following students for their outstanding craftsmanship and creative talent:

8th grade:  Chloe Noffke, Emily Padilla, Vanessa Hubert, Sky Davis, Karson Conley, Sarah Hudson, and Lydia Dupont

7th grade:  Justin Caine, Alexandra Stephens, and Madison VanLaan

6th grade:  Maizy Gleason and Olivia Burgess

The artwork will be on display at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts at the Grand Rapids Art Museum from June 7th-9th

display hours are as follows:

Youth Art Exhibit hours - Lower Level of the GRAM:

Friday, June 7  Noon-8 PM

Saturday, June 8  Noon-8 PM

Sunday, June 9  Noon-3 PM

This highlights the best  work Sparta Middle School art program has achieved this 2012-13 school year.  I am so proud of the work of the middle school students.  I only wish I would have been able to display more work, for there were countless other students who could have join the ranks of the superior artwork shown at this year's Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts.

Chloe Noffke

Vanessa Hubert

Emily Padilla

Sky Davis

Karson Conley

Maizy Gleason

Madison VanLaan

Alexandra Stephens

Justin Caine

Lydia Dupont

Sarah Hudson

Olivia Burgess