WELCOME BACK!!!
I am very excited for this year. It is wonderful to have a room to get ready. I have ordered some new materials and have spent my summer working on new lessons in sculpture, 3-D design and drawing, so get ready for an incredible year.

Congratulations Class of 2009

The eight graders have finished their final project. They painted a shoe in the style of the artist that they did their research paper on. I must say, that their were quite a few very creative shoes, but I think that the Andy Goldsworthy shoe, that was covered in moss and rocks, takes the top honor of craziest shoe.

Congratulations to the class of 2009. It has been an honor and a pleasure to have taught you and watch you create over the years. You are all AWESOME!!! I will miss you.

1st Place!!!!!

Congratulations to Amanda O. for winning first place in pastel drawing at the Regina Art Show. Her artwork titled, "O'Pear" is done in chalk pastel. We are so proud of you.

Students in 2nd and 3rd grades have started making relief prints. They are turning out beautifully.

This 3rd grader is busy making geometric designs for printing. Each student learned about a variety of geometric shapes, overlapping, and the importance of the background.

Delectable Designs

"Cakes" by Wayne Thiebaud, 1963

2nd grade just finished their "Cake Paintings" and they look delicious. We studied the art work of painter Wayne Thiebaud, looking closely at his paintings of cakes. Each student drew out their cake. They then painted them using tempra paint. Each student learned to mix paint to expand their basic palette of blue, red, green and yellow.

The students here at St. Helen's have been very busy making ceramic hearts to sell next week. The proceeds from the sale will go to help Alyssa Marie. Alyssa is a 10 year old girl with a rare skeletal disease. Her family is in need of help to get her the medical treatment that she desperately needs. The students were happy to help and I am so proud of them for their kindness and generosity.