Schools almost out

And that sadly means it is also the end of term 4 art classes. The children and I have the end of term exhibition in just over a week.... so much painting to finish... The kids have been busily painting a mural this term (between down pours of rain and then souring heat?) at the local train station underpass. I have been reluctant all year to post about art class because I don't want to freak out any of the kids... knowing thier work is on the internet for all to see, especially if we are half was through work. But I must show you this darling painting, it was created a month ago by a few three/four year olds who had just read Eric Carle's book 'Ten little rubber ducks'. It is my absolute favourite piece of art for this year (don't tell any of the other kids they might get upset because of course I love all their work!!!).

I have had a blast teaching all my kids this year... hear that, my kids!.. I have fallen in love with them and will miss them terribly over summer. I hope they all come back... I will have storytime with a little art session every now and again in January so they don't forget me. (If you are in Adelaide pop in on Fridays at 2:30pm ... any age welcome.. discounted for the holidays too!) All my art lessons begin with a picture book... the art in picture books are so inspiring, so there are always ideas floating around for the art making part of the lesson. In honour of our love for picture books next term (term 1, 2006) the kids will be publishing their very own picture book for Nest Studio art classes!!! YAH! I love that idea.

My favourite thing that I have taught the kids this year would have to be summed up by little Oliver saying to me last week when I got out that weeks story..said in an excited toddler voice.."Is that an Ewic Carwle book?" and it was.

Comments

[Lyn]

That is wonderful.
I'd have that on my wall in a shot.
Thank you too, for all the effort you've put into the Morphe exhibition, it looks fantastic.

[Nichola]

What an amazing painting! They did a fantastic job.

[di]

It IS a beautiful picture! teaching is such a buzz (although I've never taught children) - congrats!