Why we draw from observation.
“I have learned that what I have not drawn, I have never really seen…” –Frederick Franck An object, brought back from an adventure in the
January 21, 2018
Tag: tools
Red
“This one works the best.” Birdie
“A catapult is a thing you put one thing down and you put another thing down and you shoot something.” -Sevi Children have been
January 16, 2018
Red
“Let’s measure!” Ray
Measuring the face of a boulder. Measuring the height of the table. Ray shoots a catapult and the objects flies. “It can go as
December 10, 2017
Red
From dominoes to catapults…
A group of children began exploring machines with blocks. Creating imaginary vehicles, shooters, and electric powered motors, they discussed cause and effect. This pretend
December 9, 2017
Red
Exploring a paintbrush
The paintbrush becomes a study of form and function as we create our own with natural materials found in the woods. “This is so
November 10, 2017
Red
“First you need scissors. . .” MAREN
We have been drawing our creations! Children are learning how sketchbooks can be tools to save memories of their efforts, to guide the reconstruction
October 29, 2017
Observational Drawing
Together in Studio Red, we are learning about the camera. Last week, we shared prior knowledge, experimented with the tool, and labeled its parts
October 22, 2017
Community
“It’s not heavy for us…”
“It’s not heavy for us, it’s heavy for the stick!” “No, that won’t work. It’s too weak.” BIRDIE “Too long.” BEATRICE “Birdie, it feels
October 15, 2017
“So we will be using a camera.” CHARLIE
In Studio Red we do a lot of talking about tools. Together we develop ideas about both the physical and thinking tools we use to
October 9, 2017
“Rocks make the most big holes” and other discoveries.
We have brought clay into our studio! As children play with this material, they learn about what it can and cannot do. Through experimentation, they
September 29, 2017