Category Archives: Art Education

All in One Day: October 19, 2019

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Sharon

With a free weekend and no option to go camping (all campgrounds I’d checked within a 60-mile radius were full!) we decided to do a meandering day trip–but where to go? We finally decided to go to the Shenandoah Valley. … Continue reading →

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts – September 8, 2019

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Sharon

The last time Wayne and I went to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts was Christmas Day 2013! We were long, long overdue for a return visit, and we thoroughly enjoyed the 5 HOURS that we spent there THIS time … Continue reading →

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I Think We’ve Finally Got a Clay Program!

Posted on April 16, 2017 by Sharon

I’ve been at my school since 1999, and over the years we’ve used the polymer, oven-bake clay, Sculpey (frequently), and a self-hardening clay (once), but never “real” clay for sculpture projects.  Finally, finally, that’s changing! In September 2016, a potter and … Continue reading →

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WWOWW 2017!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Sharon

Each January when the kids come back to school after the break, the first week is devoted to our Winter Week of Wisdom and Wonder: WWOWW! Special classes and activities are offered, so it’s a time for the students to learn new … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Visitor in My Classroom

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Sharon

With the school year finally winding down, May 23rd was a “review day” for the upcoming semester tests and exams; graduation is on Saturday, May 28th.  During the second class of the day, I (again) started going through things the students should … Continue reading →

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