3rd Grade Circle Weavings

Inspired by the Circle art of Sonia and Robert Delaunay, students first painted their plate with concentric circles. They had the primary colors and white and black, so all additional colors were created by the student. Once completed, we transformed our circle weavings into looms! The students did an amazing job weaving and just loved this experience! 

World Kindness Day!

Several classes worked on a collaborative project to help one another to practice kindness. These collaborative circle paintings require students share space, collaborate on ideas and compromise. We discussed what acts of kindness we saw at the end of class. Students were creative, had tons of fun and practiced spreading kindness. Happy World Kindness Day!! Be kind. Pass it on...

Independent 6th grade artwork...

These students are designing a work of art entirely of their own choosing. This fosters creative thinking, envisioning, reflecting, expressing, engaging and collaboration. The quiet hum of the art room as they explore their BIG idea is evidence of their critical thinking skills as they overcome challenges, modify their idea and persevere. Here are a few works in progress:

Mandalas

4th grade mandalas are progressing nicely. Here are some nearing completion. 

Grade 5: Op Art!

• Check these 5th grade drawings out! Amazing stuff is happening in the art room!

Grade 4: Mandalas

In 4th grade, students are creating mandalas using radial symmetry. After looking at a variety of mandalas throughout history and across many different countries and cultures, student designed four thumbnail sketches of their own. They then chose one to enlarge (scaling up), using median folds and proportions. They are now adding either a cool color palette or a warm color palette using chalk pastel and water. They are amazing! I can't wait to see the finished result!

Grade 4: Torn City Scape

Fourth grade students were challenged by building a city using collage techniques. They began with a background layer for their city line . Gradually they worked from the background to the foreground, adding more details and larger shapes as they worked.

Grade 6 Watercolor Painting: A work in progress...

6th grade students are using repetition, partial shapes and different views to create a work of art showcasing sunflowers. We are exploring the use of value in color and combining analogous colors in our paintings. 

Spofford Pond School

I am so happy to be continuing my journey as an art teacher here in Boxford, MA at Spofford Pond School! As I begin my 16th year teaching art, I am excited to bring with me the knowledge I've gained, as well as to have this opportunity to learn from my new students!

My vision is to create an innovative art program that challenges my students, allows them to express themselves and helps them to be independent thinkers. Taking risks in art is encouraged, as is collaboration, thinking outside the box and trying something new. My classroom is designed to be a calm, safe space where creativity is encouraged and supported. 

If you would like to connect with me I am most easily reached by email at mwinchell@boxfordschools.org. I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. 

I look forward to an amazing year here in Boxford and can't wait to share the student work with you!

Radial Symmetry with Paper Folds

I just love this...


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Classroom Expectations

Classroom Expectations:

Students are expected to maintain an indoor voice during working time. Students are encouraged to share ideas, but must do so in a respectful way while others are working. Students are expected to respect one another, respect the materials and space, and respect the teacher. Students are expected to try their best, using their time in a productive way and showing consistent effort. They are expected to seek help as needed and to take creative risks within the guidelines of the assignment.



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Center time!

Amazing things happen when creative energy soars!





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6th grade Value Studies.

Love these large scale chalk drawings!!





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Ice Cream Bowls!!!

I just love how unique these papier-mâché sculptures came out!!














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