March 12, 2012 AP Art

AP Art Retreat to El Picacho - United Nations Park

Friday got an early start after we packed the school van with art supplies and picnic supplies. We arrived at the part and were working in the formal garden by 9:00 am. Students collected images with their cameras, sketchbooks and on canvas.

When the morning mist moved in we moved to a shelter overlooking the city and continued working and munching. Several birds with bright blue coats joined us for our mid morning breakfast break. They enjoyed the fruit flavored Cheerios and posed for lots of pictures.

The sun came out and everyone moved on to the mountain top part of the park at the foot of the statue of Jesus Christ. We visited the nature center and were awed by the displays of insects found in Honduras and Central America.

We got back in the van and drove to the Zen garden with its statue of Confucius, maze and moon bridge. Then it was time for lunch. We purchased cold drinks at the park snack bar and enjoyed our picnic lunch and a swing afterwards.

Time to check out the zoo! We only had an hour to talk to the animals and get them to pose for us. We were back at school with books, cameras and eyes full of images to turn into works of art in the coming quarter. Thanks to all of our AP students for such great participation and good sandwiches!

March 12, 2012 Grade 10

Grade 10 students will complete drawing, cutting and assembling their 3D Family Portraits and be ready to add color to their sculptures. The image above is the demonstration example.

March 12, 2012 Grade 9

This week students will complete their weaving projects March 14 and be ready to move onto their fourth quarter assignments.

March 5, 2012 AP Art

AP Retreat Friday March 9. We will spend the day at El Picacho - The United Nations Park. Our goal is to collect images, digitally, in our sketch book and with our drawing boards. We hope to get some animal portraits at the zoo. Please complete and return permission slips by Wednesday. Start making a list of materials you would like to bring as well as lunch and snacks.

Second year AP students are working on uploading images to their digital portfolios. Pre AP or first year students are completing details on their rainforest mural.

ABSH Art competition is March 23 and 24. All AP students are eligible to participate. If you plan to participate please pay the student enrollment fee of 50 Lempira to the business office. Students will provide their own transportation to the event at the International School Saturday morning.

March 5, 2012 Grade 10

Pigasso's friends are eager to be introduced to everyone at Discovery School. They will make their debut at the Spring Art Exhibit May 10. In the meantime Vincent Van Hogh, Gary, and Pigisse will be tucked away in their pigpen.

Grade 10 students are developing a symbology for their 3D sculptures. They will be completing these constructions March 7.

March 5, 2012 Grade 9

Weaving experiments continue this week. Students are finding ways to create a variety of forms using a variety of non traditional and traditional weaving materials and techniques.

February 27, 2012 AP Art

This week AP students will begin a series of drawing explorations based on the theme inside-out. We will look at objects in new ways and continue to explore a variety of drawing materials.

We will continue to make plans for the AP Art Retreat Friday March 9.