ARTTEACHERROOM46

Just in case.....

2010-11-17T20:40:00.003-06:00

If you are wondering why i haven't been posting current class activities, its because my school district has switched to a NEW website carrier. In the past I have used Blogger as my main website for student and parent access- and impressed many with the design qualities! The "new" website template the district has adopted is more user friendly and I have taken on the position of training others to use "School Fusion". So for now, I will keep this blog in existence and links active.

Wanna see the "new" webpage? CLICK

10/15 Friday's Quiz

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to study, CLICK HERE

sculpture unit: intro 3d art

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hour 2: "worries" assemblage to incorporate with ceramic bust & "LMC"

hour 4: "land art" assignment & "LMC"

view presentation - CLICK HERE

hour 4 students: for inspiration, see richard shilling's land art HERE and HERE

so impressive...

2010-09-23T19:05:00.002-05:00

the video you are about to see is quite impressive. it is footage from a dance competition taken this past saturday. i have had 2 of the 4 dancers in class. please see:

video

What we're doing:

2010-09-19T15:44:00.002-05:00

Introduction to 2d Art: We have just completed our first unit of study, "Learn to See" and have started "Learn Design". Students will begin their first major project on Tuesday.

PRESENTATIONS: Elements of Art and Principles of Design

Introduction to 3d Art: Students are well on their way constructing a ceramic box with a lid and a carved design. Each has worked on the potter's wheel and will continue throughout the next two weeks. The goal is to create a set of wheel-thrown mugs.

PRESENTATIONS: Ceramic Vocabulary

almost here...

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the first day of school that is!

My schedule for first term:

hour 1 - introduction to 2d art

hours 2 & 4 - introduction to 3d art

CLICK on the class title to view course overview presentation

2010 3rd Congressional Art Show...

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Congressman Erik Paulsen hosted a High School Art Competition. The show was presented at the Bloomington Art Center. Eight schools and fifty-five students participated in the competition. The following Kennedy students submitted artworks and four earned awards. CLICK on the name to see their piece of work.

Ryan Kutzler - Larkin Hoffman Award, $100 cash

Zach Booth - 2nd Place Award, $50 cash

Keegan Crose - Honorable Mention, $25 Blick gift card

Olivia Wood - Honorable Mention, $25 Blick gift card

holy cow.. it's term 4

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Room 46 Schedule

hour one: intro. to 3-d art

hour two: intro. to 3-d art

hour three: intro. to 2-d art

Welcome to Ms. Haugh "HowK"...

2010-03-22T16:28:00.004-05:00

Hello Kennedy Sr. High parents/guardians, students, and staff!

My name is Kari Haugh and I will be student-teaching under the supervision of Kelly Yackel from March 22 until May 7. Currently I’m enrolled in the master’s of education in art and initial licensure program at the University of Minnesota. I studied printmaking, painting, and costume design at the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse where I received my BA in 2005.

I’ve always loved art but it wasn’t until a few years ago that I decided I wanted to become a teacher. After an internship with Highpoint Center for Printmaking and a year in Americorps serving as a tutor/mentor I discovered how much I really enjoy working with kids and teaching people how to make and appreciate art.

I’m excited to share my ideas about two- and three-dimensional art over the next six weeks and I’m looking very forward to this learning and teaching experience.

Truly,

Kari Haugh

sculpture #3...

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in class research in room 119 on thursday, march 11th.

What is Land Art? CLICK

Who are two well-known land artists? CLICK and CLICK

Who is a contemporary land artist? (one of Yackel' faves and flickr friends) CLICK

and story... CLICK

Elements and Principles of Design...CLICK

MId-Quarters... Who's ready?

2010-03-02T17:34:00.001-06:00

Introduction to 2-D Art Study Guide

Lake Conference Art Show...

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The Lake Conference Art Competition will be displayed at Normandale Community College starting February 23. Congratulation to Kennedy's representatives! They are listed below: (FYI- click on their name to see their artwork!)

Justin Bartels

Keegan Crose

Anthony Eliason SECOND PLACE

Karin Johnson

Pitchers

Bowls

Evelyn Reed

Jennifer Silverman FIRST PLACE

Nantaporn Sinchai

Jacob Thompson

Olivia Wood

term three on the way...

2010-02-08T18:05:00.007-06:00

hour one: sculpture

students are using paperclay (tiolet paper pulp mixed in with clay) to build a bust. the bust will be a self-portrait with exaggerated facial features.

hour two: ceramics

on the potter's wheel, students are throwing pitchers.

in addition, they are creating NERIAGE blocks and inlaying into a slab to construct a serving tray.

hour three: intro to 2d art

we have begun our first unit- "learn to see" - students are exercising the right side of the brains with such activities as "spot the difference", "upside-down drawing", and duplication. (test yourself- look at the image below. can you find the hidden tiger?)

sculpture...day 1

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We will be in room 119 on Monday, Feb. 1st.

You have four tasks to complete.

Take a photograph of yourself using PhotoBooth.
Upload that photo to distort - CLICK and print out in color.
Read about paper clay - CLICK and take notes.
Take the pre-test- CLICK

term two finals...

2010-01-25T16:59:00.002-06:00

intro. to 3d art final test study guide... CLICK

ceramics students have chosen a famous painting. they will analyze the color scheme and recreate those hues will various glazing techniques. those hues will be applied to their nesting bowls.

Scholastic Awards!!!....

2010-01-08T16:50:00.009-06:00

Congratulations to the following students for the success they earned in the 2009-2010 Minnesota Scholastic Art Competition:

Nan Sinchai: Silver Key for "Self-Portrait", Merit Award for "Sleep", and a Merit Award for her portfolio of 8 entries

Olivia Wood: Silver Key for "Dosage"

Raeann Oxborough: Merit Award for "Bursting at the Seams"

Jen Silverman: Merit Award for her portfolio of 8 entries of illustrations

Karin Johnson: Merit Award for her portfolio of 8 entries of functional ceramics

This year The Minnesota Scholastic Art Competition received 1151 individual artwork entries and 161 portfolio entries! The jury awarded 53 Gold Keys and 115 Silver Keys for individual entries and 10 Gold Key and 18 Silver Keys for portfolio entries. Additionally, the jury awarded 150 individual entry Merit Awards and 77 Portfolio Merit Awards to students whose work, although not chosen to be in the MSAA Exhibition, was noted by the jurors as deserving of merit.

CLICK to view all entries.

functional boxes...

2010-01-07T19:34:00.004-06:00

are on display!! Intro to 3d students constructed clay slab boxes and designed the surface. The idea for the imagery was inspired by a famous artist and brushed on with underglazes. to see a selection of student work...CLICK!

box people....

2010-01-07T18:35:00.006-06:00

intro to 3d students have moved from working with functional forms to non-functional sculptures. first, they were assigned to build a ceramic animal. the task involved using texture and creating true-to-life features. next, students are constructing form cardboard and papier mache a self-portrait. CLICK for project details. The self-portrait is inspired by an artist by the name of marisol escobar. her work is boxy, bright and humorous!

scholastics art competition...

2009-12-12T20:05:00.002-06:00

i will be busy this week preparing our student's artworks for entry into the scholastic art competition!

for more information about it.. click HERE!

an update....

2009-12-02T19:14:00.002-06:00

intro to 3d students are mid-way through creating their first hand-built piece from clay... a cubed box with a lid. they are in the process of transferring a famous artwork onto the surface of the clay. i cannot wait to see the final products! each student is also spending time on the potter's wheel, creating a wheel-thrown mug with a handle. the process is difficult, yet so rewarding! we continue to have a quiz every friday... this friday's quiz covers terms used on potter's wheel.

click HERE to study!

ceramics students are designing a set of canisters - focusing on a design that considers function before form. the canisters are built using the slab technique, with a rolled texture. the texture was created by carving or adding to a wine cork.

in addition, ceramics students are throwing cylinders and constructing a set of 2 goblets or 4 mugs.

Welcome to Mrs. Merkel-Jacobs!

2009-11-13T18:37:00.001-06:00

Dear Kennedy High School parents/guardians and students,

My name is Sara Merkel-Jacobs and I will be student teaching with Kelly Yackel in room 46 until December 18. I go to school at Concordia in St. Paul and this is my final requirement in receiving my teacher’s certification. I also hold a bachelor’s degree in art and a master of fine arts degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison. I moved here about a year and half ago and at that time decided that I really wanted to teach and share my love of art. I have been having a great learning experience here during these first few days and am very much looking forward to getting to know the students in ceramics and 3-D this term. I hope I will have the opportunity to meet some of you in the next several weeks!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Merkel-Jacobs

Vote for Tony!!!

2009-11-11T09:09:00.003-06:00

Tony Eliason has been selected as a finalist for this week's "Artist of the Week" award for the 10th-12th age group. The finalist who receives the most online votes between now and Saturday November 14 will be selected as our "Artist of the Week."

To view the finalists and cast your vote, simply click on the link below. Voting is limited to one vote per computer per day for each age group!

Vote HERE

The "Artist of the Week" will be featured on the Artsonia homepage and will receive a commemorative plaque from Artsonia. In addition, Blick Art Materials has generously donated $100 gift certificates to the winning teachers and $50 to the winning artists

Study smart...

2009-11-04T17:10:00.003-06:00

the schedule for room 46 finals is as follows:

Tuesday, November 10 : Hour One

Wednesday, November 11: Hour Two and Four

Honors Art Final - Click Here

Intro to 3d Art Study Guide - Click Here

National Portfolio Day...

2009-10-26T18:13:00.002-05:00

Join us at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, Sunday, November 1 from 12-4 PM for the National Portfolio Day at MCAD! Schools from around the country will review your artwork, give you pointers on improving your portfolio and help you choose the right college and program.

No reservation required. This event is free and open to the public.

Please arrive promptly as we are expecting a large turnout.

More information : CLICK

what??? a new button...

2009-10-25T15:33:00.003-05:00

To the right, you will find "artsonia". Room 46 is gradually adding students' artworks. Artsonia is the world's largest kids' art museum. It's a dream that every child will have a special art gallery online, reflecting their masterpieces from pre-school through high-school, preserved for all time!

When items are purchased with your artwork on it, 15% comes back to Kennedy's Art Department!

scholastics art competition...

2009-10-20T18:45:00.001-05:00

The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards program (MSAA) is a statewide regional affiliation of the national Scholastic Art Awards program, which offers early recognition of creative teenagers and scholarship opportunities for graduating high school seniors.

This program is open to all Minnesota students in grades 7 through 12. Student entries are typically submitted by art teachers.

The Minnesota Scholastic Art Awards are celebrated with an exhibition and ceremony hosted by the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Selected artwork will continue on to the national competition in New York.

CLICK for more information

CLICK to view 2009 award recipients

art competition...

2009-10-13T20:49:00.001-05:00

The Freshwater Society and Metro ECSU/Success Beyond the Classroom would like to invite your students to participate in the 6th Annual Water is Life Art Scholarship Contest.

The 2010 Water is Life Art Contest offers scholarships and recognition to high school students who find an artistic way to express the significance of water. The Freshwater Society, working through Metro ECSU/Success Beyond the Classroom, offers this contest to Twin Cities metro area 9-12 grade public, private and home-schooled high school students.

Six $500 scholarships will be awarded!

Accepted artwork includes: photography, sculpture, fountains, painting, drawing, and short video. All artwork must be accompanied by an artist statement describing the work in relation to the theme Water is Life.

Scholarship Entry Materials:

Water is Life Brochure

Intent to Participate Due March 15, 2010.

Entry Form Due with artwork & essay March 25, 2010.

To learn more about the Water is Life Art Contest, contact Julie Schaal at julie.schaal@metroecsu.org or 612-638-1540.

Mid-quarter in room 46....

2009-10-06T18:58:00.002-05:00

i can't believe it's the middle of term one. it has flown by so quickly! we have had a great time so far and i have enjoyed getting to know my students. introduction to 3d art learners have been busy working with clay, both hand-building and wheel-throwing. honors art "elitists" are creating original artworks in their chosen "major". their sketchbook assignments are improving each week!

i look forward what is to come- completed creations from intro. kids and portfolio review in november for honors art students!

Pop Art Food Sculpture....

2009-10-04T16:59:00.004-05:00

starting this week, introduction to 3d art students will begin their sculpture unit. the studentswill be introduced to the work of andy warhol, wayne thiebaud, claes oldenburg and karen shapiro. working with clay, they will construct a replica of their favorite food item. after the artwork has completed a bisque-firing, acrylic paint.

powerpoint presentation

honors art field trip...

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we've had a great start...

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Honors Art students have begun progress on project #1. Each have chosen a "major", or medium of choice. They will focus on that medium the entire term, in order to strengthen their creativity and develop a deep understanding of its limitations. The theme of project #1 is "non-traditional self-portrait".

GIUSEPPE ARCIMBOLDO (Italian, 1530-1593)

Vertumnus (1590-1591)

Oil on wood

Introduction to 3-D Art students have jumped right into the clay! Starting with a pinch pot goblet and moving into a slab box, they will surely improve their hand-building skills. Next, students will experiment with the potter's wheel, and be asked to form a cylinder. With that, they will pull a handle and join the two pieces together to create a functional mug!

at-home-works help...

2009-09-11T20:08:00.005-05:00

dear honors art friends,

i want to share with you the artwork of three artists who have developed their drawing skills through the work they have completed. click on their name to see their work!

upcoming opportunities....

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historic walking tour...

Larry Millett Historic Walking

Tours
Wednesdays
September 9, 16, and 23
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Writer and historian Larry Millett, author of AIA Guides: Twin Cities: The Essential Source on the Architecture of Minneapolis and St. Paul and St. Paul’s Summit Avenue and Hill District,will leadthree walking tours this

September. This fall's tours will highlight three distinct areas of Minneapolis: the Minneapolis Milling District, Nicollet Island, and Lake of the Isles and the Prairie School.
Fee: $50 (for three lectures)

youngARTS registration deadline is 10/16/09

youngARTS is NFAA’s core program. It provides recognition and awards to young artists across the country. We are the only organization that encourages and recognizes artistic excellence in the literary, visual and performing arts, including dance, cinematic arts, jazz, music, photography, theater, visual arts, voice, and writing..

Each year, approximately 6,000-8,000 students register for the youngARTS program and approximately 10 percent receive cash awards.

new layout !

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Now you may find links to all resources on the right-hand side!

room 46 calendar

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NEW! you are able to view mrs. yackel personal planner!

click to see lessons and daily class activities!

term one in room 46...

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classes begin on september 8th!

hour one: introduction to 3d art

hour two: honors art

hour three: introduction to 3d art

hour four: prep

see you sept. 8th!

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check out what they made!!!!

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click here to see many more from the 2008-09 school year!

cardboard shoe sculptures...

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inspired by many artists who choose this ordinary, everyday, need-to-have object, introduction to 3d students will wrap the term up with this exciting endeavor!

time's almost up!!!

2009-05-23T12:46:00.004-05:00

the final term of the school year is

quickly coming to a close.

soon, there will be many artworks

posted for you to view.

here is a sneak peak!

jacob k., shelby t., and leeann e

hand-built ceramic box, decorated using a newsprint stencil, colored slips and clear glaze

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round two...

2009-05-10T12:13:00.008-05:00

as we have hit the second part of the term, intro. to 3d students have constructed "exposed coil- coil pots". with this technique, clay is rolled out into ropes, placed in a design pattern, blended and smoothed together. then it is turned upright, position into a circular form, and a bottom attached! after the bisque firing, students will glaze them, using cone 6, commercially produced colors. in addition, we are in the process of learning to glaze our stenciled boxes and cylinders.

ceramics students are throwing a set of three nesting bowls, with added tention of placing emphasis on the lip.

on the days they are not on the potter's wheel, ceramics students have been given the challenge to produce an original texture into clay. this can be achieved in a number of fashion: fabric, plaster carving, or by designing a polymer stamp. with that textured clay, they have a plethora of options for construction possibilties: a bathroom set (soap dish, toothbrush holder,etc.), fashion items (pendant, beads, buttons), a set of coasters, or candleholders.

and they're off....

2009-04-16T14:33:00.006-05:00

intro. 3d students are beginning their first two projects:

(1) hand-built slab box, a surface decoration designed with a paper stencil and colored slip

(2) wheel thrown cylinder, sculptural elements added with ceramic mortar

ceramics students have begun constructing two functional forms:

(1) a hand-built flower pot/planter

choose one-large, trio, OR upside-down hanging

choose one- textured roller, paper stencil, OR transfer

(2) wheel thrown cylinders

choose one- set of four, trimmed foot, pulled handle OR set of 3 goblets

term four...

2009-04-01T20:09:00.004-05:00

here we go!!

hour 1: intro. to 3d art

hour 2: prep/ independent study

hour 3: intro. to 3d art

hour 4: ceramics

wheel thrown cylinders!

2009-03-23T16:56:00.004-05:00

introduction to 3d art students learned to use

the potter's wheel and throw a basic cylinder.

to add some "fun", they allowed the clay to

become bonedry, and with a

ceramic mortar mixture, they adhered decorative pieces.

underglaze was brushed on the artwork

and then dipped in a clear glaze!

click here to see more results!

coil pots!

2009-03-23T16:41:00.004-05:00

introduction to 3d art students hand-built coil pots.

they practiced two different glazing processes:

pouring the inside and brushing the outside!

click here to see the results!

final tests!!!

2009-03-23T16:21:00.003-05:00

INTRODUCTION TO 3-D ART

glazing

firing

the critique process

linear modular constructivism

CERAMICS

throwing on the potter's wheel

ceramic vocabulary

in addition: know the steps involved in plaster mold making, slip casting and trimming a foot on a bowl!

new layout... on the left hand side, click on links below "images of ..."

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linear modular constructivism...

2009-03-04T17:42:00.009-06:00

wow- what a large title for the introduction to 3d art students to swallow! but, to put it simply, the students will be building a free-standing, in-the-round sculpture made with toothpicks! participants will learn of the works of andy goldsworthy, who creates with natural objects in environmental settings, and norman carlberg, who builds a unit and multiples it, to form his works. click hereto view the powerpoint presentation given to students.

my new technique...

2009-02-25T14:22:00.004-06:00

at iowa state, my ceramics professor said, "i think it's my responsibility professionally to my career as a teacher that i work in the studio every day."

as an art teacher, it's often expected that i have my own studio and have time to work on my own creations. unfortunately, that is untrue- imagine the dust and fumes that would consume my home. with two small children (colin, 3 and tyler, 2) i hardly find time for myself. during the school year, i complete demonstrations for my ceramics classes. the items i throw are often neglected and become too dry before i can attach and handle or trim a foot.

earlier in the school, i discovered a ceramic sculptor by the name of mark gordon. he creates works with a specially formulated "ceramic mortar" to join together bone dry pieces. i adapted the recipe to fit the kind of clay we use in room 46. and now i present, the fun stuff!

fresh and hot from the kiln...

2009-02-23T16:11:00.003-06:00

lake conference art competition...

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is on display at normandale college through march 2. ten artworks from each l.c. school hang in the arts wing, found on the west side of campus. a reception and awards ceremony will take place monday evening, march 2. the following students have been chosen to represent kennedy: CONGRATULATIONS!

carly regner

carmen steinke

jeff prentice

beau sinchai

jen silverman

kaitlyn mariska

emily young

nicole haffield

connor murphy

katie griffith

projects are starting!

2009-02-01T08:33:00.005-06:00

ceramics students are throwing a "perfect" cylinder.

with that, they will make a plaster mold and

complete a series of mugs

through a slip casting process!

for their first handbuilding project,

ceramics kids have been given the task

to make a chip & dip set. their

design is to show their personality and individual taste.

introduction to 3d students are throwing

a cylinder on the potter's wheel and

using the slab technique to build a cubed box.

each piece with have a creative surface decoration!

mr. simmons visits room 46...

2009-01-30T17:01:00.003-06:00

the third hour ceramics class teaches mr. simmons to throw on the potter's wheel!

term three in room 46

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hour one- prep

hour two- introduction to 3d art

hour three- ceramics (first lunch)

hour four- introduction to 3d art

mmmmm...good

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after studying the sculptures of claes oldenburg (large, public monuments, "spoonbridge and cherry") and the ceramic works of marilyn levine (totally realistic interpretations of leather objects) the students in introduction to 3d art "started cookin' "!

based on their favorite food item, they constructed a sculpture from clay, bisque-fired it, and added color with acrylic paints. to convince viewers of its realistic qualities, found objects were added!

final tests are coming!

2009-01-13T16:13:00.003-06:00

introduction to 3d classes will have 2 parts to their final:

100 points= written

100 points= cleaning

remember, those with the most unexcused absences and tardies will earn the toughest jobs.

for the written test i strongly encourage you to review your notes

(vocabulary and artists) based on the following:

food sculpture
plastic bottle sculpture
color theory
glazing
handbuilding processes

use the quizlet links (found on the left hand side)

a huge WOO HOO to...

2009-01-08T17:45:00.004-06:00

the recipients of minnesota scholastic art awards:

gretchen m. - a silver key for her wheel thrown ceramic "fruit bowls"

jeff p. - 4 awards! a silver key for his "sketchbook", a merit award for his "seasoned collage", a merit award for his "self-portrait", and a merit award for his portfolio submission of ten artworks

connor m. - a merit award for his portfolio submission of ten artworks

see all mn recipients

woo hoo...

2009-01-08T16:02:00.004-06:00

congrats to jeff p.! he is kennedy's art department's golden torch recipient for the month of january!

mr. pakan, says, "jeff is inventive, dedicated and has an outstanding eye for detail and composition. he is a superb student and artist!

contest...

2009-01-05T14:24:00.002-06:00

peace, diversity and bloomington...design a logo for a tee-shirt! the logo may have a maximum of 3 colors and should reflect diversity day. turn your entry in to mrs. willrett in the counseling office by february 20th. winner receives recognition, bragging rights, and a chipotle burrito.

scholastics art competition...

2008-12-20T08:36:00.005-06:00

i have just entered ten artworks and two portfolios to represent kennedy high school at the scholastic art competition. the entries will be juried and those that receive silver key and gold key recognition will be displayed at the minneapolis college of art and design. the gold key winners will then go onto the national competition.

click here for more information: minnesota level national level

minnesota award winners' images

congratulations to the following students for being selected by mrs. yackel:

connor m., grade 12

jeff p., grade 12

marcellina r., grade 12

jeanette m., grade 12

lisa b., grade 12

gretchen m., grade 12

benjawan s., grade 12

nicole h., grade 10

emily y., grade 10

click here to view their artworks: artwork

Scholarship

2008-12-15T16:50:00.003-06:00

www.tasteofchocolate.org/id23.html

click on the link above to learn about a $ 500 scholarship award. it is for high school seniors residing in bloomington and planning to persue arts study at a post-secondary institute!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

2008-12-13T14:05:00.004-06:00

...to all of my students, teacher friends and their families!

moving on...

2008-12-13T13:13:00.005-06:00

as the second term swiftly moves on, the students in sculpture class have collaborated with students from mr. pike's woodworking class. mr. pike's students class have built birdhouses from pine and the sculpture class will take the designs to the next level - based on a place or actual architectural form, they will add details to personal the structures!

in introduction to 3d art class, students will enter the underglazing and glazing stages of their handbuilt boxes with rolled texture and wheel thrown mugs.

mid-quarter tests...

2008-12-02T20:32:00.005-06:00

dear students,

on friday december 5, you will be given a mid-quarter test worth 100 points. to study, review the notes taken in class and participate in mrs. yackel's quizlet.com vocabulary fun! to do so, simply click on one of the topics found under "study tools" on the left side.

enjoy!

here we go...

2008-11-16T17:27:00.004-06:00

Term Two Week Two November 16, 2008

This week Intro. to 3D classes will learn to thrown on the potter's wheel. The goal is for each student to throw a cylinder and attach a handle. Voila! a coffee mug! In addition, they will be starting a box (lid and handle) that has a textured surface. When each are bisque-fired, we will glaze and fire again.

Sculpture class is wrapping up their first project: SPHERES. We will then move onto an abstract ceramic sculpture employing a ceramic mortar made from sawdust and vinegar- I can't wait!

term two begins...

2008-11-07T15:05:00.002-06:00

monday, november 10th. my schedule is:

hour 1: sculpture

hour 2: prep

hour 3: introduction to 3d art

hour 4: introduction to 3d art

i would like to welcome all of my new students and their parents. to the left you can connect to course descriptions and presentations given in class.

come back again to my site to see the progress that takes place this term - photos of students working, images of completed work, and updates to my quizlet link. quizlet posts vocabulary terms and provides fun ways to learn them!

honors art completed work...

2008-11-02T10:59:00.002-06:00

goodbye..

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goodbye mrs. muther! thank you for all you have contributed to room 46- you will be missed! good luck in your future endeavors.

ceramics study guides

2008-10-23T18:10:00.002-05:00

dear hour 2 ceramics friends,
please refer to mrs. yackel's quizlet page- you can find a link below and to the left. these vocabulary lists and quizzes will assist you for the final test. enjoy!

be the first to see it!

2008-10-21T19:04:00.004-05:00

term one honors art final test...click here

THE TERM IS ALMOST OVER!!! AHHRRRGGGG...

2008-10-12T13:50:00.002-05:00

important dates...

10/13 honors art intro. to project #3 by mrs. muther

10/22 ceramics art nouveau forms and bowls turned in to be bisque fired

10/23 - 10/31 ceramics glaze fest.. all glazing to be completed before leaving on the 31st

10/30 mrs. muther's last day @ kennedy, ALL honors project due (calendars, realistic/functional, abstraction/non-functional)

11/4 & 11/5 FINAL TESTS

art excursion...

2008-10-11T11:07:00.002-05:00

ceramics, honors art, and advanced photo journeyed to the institute of art and thw walker art center - all enjoyed!

ceramics meets mason stain meets art nouveau...

2008-10-08T16:16:00.003-05:00

meet beau...

2008-10-08T16:09:00.005-05:00

what an inspiration!!!!!!!

image 1 is a still life sketch of beau's favorite items, and the next is an "angry" self-portrait.

intro to 2d art painting project...

2008-10-07T18:50:00.004-05:00

starting this week, 2d art students will be learning about color theory, facial proportions, and the history of self-portraits. from there, they will complete a painting of themselves...on an egg crate- its eggcubism!!!

it's jeff p.!

2008-09-26T20:10:00.004-05:00

jeff is planning for his project to paint a self-portrait. this is the photo he will be working from- i can't wait to show you the final work!

honors project #2

2008-09-24T16:28:00.002-05:00

honors art students are planning designs for their project #2: realistic or function. after studying the artworks of millet, goings, estes, springfield, mackenzie, and oldham, they will be on their way creating works of art that will knock your socks off!

week 3 of 08-09!

2008-09-19T18:21:00.005-05:00

seriously, the days and the weeks are flying by! already next week the students will be taking mid-quarter tests - just amazing! and we are planning a field trip to the minneapolis institute of art and the walker art center. the field trip will take place on thursday, october 9 for honors art, ceramics, and advanced photo classes. the students are very excited to venture out and learn about and see famous works of art.

honors art project #1 is underway!

2008-09-11T15:36:00.002-05:00

the honors art students are is process of creating their first project. they are to create a calendar OR create something form an old calendar - i can't wait to see their final products!

ceramics cylinder project

2008-09-08T17:16:00.002-05:00

2ND HOUR CERAMICS STUDENTS WILL THROW 4 CYLINDER FORMS ON THE POTTER'S WHEEL. WHEN THEY ARE ALMOST LEATHERHARD, THEY WILL EITHER ADD A HANDLE TO EACH OR ATTACH ALL TOGETHER, CREATING ONE LARGE FORM.

look what i found!

2008-09-07T14:53:00.001-05:00

in class today...

2008-09-03T17:25:00.002-05:00

ceramics: rolled out slab and constructed textured roller. completed final design for textured roller.

honors: learned of layout process for at-home-work assignments. remember, your first awh is due on tuesday, 9/9.

welcome

2008-09-02T16:12:00.004-05:00

dear students,

welcome to room 46 - i envision this to be a place where you will find important announcements, study guides, and images of student work.

first - take advantage of the extra credit opportunity, bringing your course fee in early!

second - below are images of past student works. feel free to comment!

i look forward to a fantastic term!

mrs. yackel

connor m., 2008

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acrylic

olivia w., 2008

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graphite

allie, 2008

2008-07-21T16:49:00.001-05:00

ceramic, acrylic paint, found object

madeleine s., 2007

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acrylic

becca b., 2007

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ink washes

madeliene s., 2007

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watercolor

pen and ink

artist now a student at savannah school of design