Welcome to 2013-2014 School Year!

The Art Studio at TCDS

2013-2014

2^nd -8^th Grade

It’s a new year for TCDS Art! We look forward to welcoming our “veteran” students and new students to a new year old doing, learning, and creating.  Grades 2-8 will study famous artists, history, and world cultures while making cool, beautiful, and amazing artworks all year.  We will do painting, ceramics, printmaking, collage, sculpture, mixed media, drawing, pastels and more!

2^nd and 3^rd Grades – Students will be learning to use a wide variety of media and become acquainted with famous artists and themes. The processes of art are emphasized.

4^th and 5^th Grades – Students will grow their art skills by learning new media, as well as a major focus on artists through history – their techniques, styles and inspirations.

6^th and 7^th Grades – Students will continue learning about art in the context of world cultures. Kids work more independently and we have a great emphasis on personal style.

8^th Grade – Students choose art as an elective. They learn advanced techniques, use more specialized media, and choose their project independently.  They finish the year with an independent study they design and produce with our assistance.

In April, after months of selecting, cataloging, and mounting, we take hundreds of pieces of student art to the Pima County Fair Art Show. It’s brilliant! Don’t miss it!

Mrs. Paradis and Mrs. Phelps are committed to showing each student that there is an artist within – and that each one can use his or her creative power to make awesome art!

It’s going to be a great year!

Kala Phelps  & Jean Paradis

8^th Year!         14^th Year!