Houses for Haiti

To continue with our "Art with a Purpose" new years resolution, the students at KDS have constructed our very own little Houses for Haiti. The houses are made from recycled cardboard, tempra paint, buttons, glitter glue, foam hearts, and sequins- topped off with Mod Podge. The lesson tied art with current events and the students continuing learning about what it means to do good things for others. Below are some examples of my students' work.




Our little houses are for sale in the art room at KDS for $5 a piece. All money will be donated to the American Red Cross.

The lesson can be found at: http://www.haitihouses.org/

New Years Resolution: Art with a Purpose!!!!

Debi West is an absolutely incredible art teacher and inspiration to me! We met this past summer at the Tennessee Arts Academy where she was a workshop instructor. After learning about the Memory Project, I asked Debi if she would be interested in having her students create portraits of my students. She enthusiastically accepted my proposal and the results were amazing!

Just a few of the portraits by Debi West's students!

In the spirit of "paying it forward" and continuing the notion of "Art with a Purpose" my students' made some really beautiful cards for soldiers that are fighting down in Iraq. A good friend of mine is currently serving in Iraq until July, when I asked her if I could send her anything she asked for mascara, a pumas stone, and cards from my students. All easy enough. I know that those cards will certainly be able to make the days of many soldiers who are far away from home. KDS students' did a wonderful job on this assignment and really enjoyed doing it!