Stained glass windows... In progress!

As part of our school-wide celebration of our school's 50th birthday, fifth and sixth graders are creating these stained glass windows. They will be a permanent installation in our school. Each window represents a different aspect of our community that makes it unique, including the Mad River and outdoor recreation, gardens and vegetables, animals and farms, maple sugaring, a historical school house and Sugarbush and Mad River Ski Areas. We used cut plexiglass and glass paint to create these windows.

Artwork for Children's Art Auction

Here is a sneak peak at some of the beautiful pieces that were made for our Children's Art Auction, this Saturday at the Bridge Street Art Fair.  Each grade level painted, dyed or printed fabric for a unique quilt and also created a two-dimensional piece.  The artwork is framed in handmade Vermont Cherry frames, made by a wonderful parent volunteer.   The silent auction begins at 2pm downstairs at the corner of Bridge Street and Main Street, under the black awning.

First and second grade quilt made with painted fabric

State of Vermont made by third and fourth graders

Third and fourth grade quilt made with sun print fabric 

Planet Earth watercolors made by grades one and two

Fingerprint Heart made by Kindergarten

Peace watercolors by grade one and two 

Ski and Snowboard Graphic Design Project

As our culminating project for our graphic design unit, fifth and sixth grade artists designed their own skis or snowboards.  Our school is located at the base of Sugarbush's Mount Ellen, and skiing and snowboarding are important parts of many students' lives.  This project tapped into that passion and built upon their creativity and graphic design skills.  Should we submit our designs to ski and snowboard companies?

Paintings inspired by Vermont Artist Sabra Field

Here are some of Sabra Field's beautiful prints that capture the essence of Vermont's landscape.  

Fifth and sixth grade artists painted with acrylic paint in the style of Sabra Field.