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In our art class for ages 3–5, children created these textured mini bucket artworks using paint and clay. They explored brushing and blending colors to make beautiful backgrounds, which helped develop hand control and coordination. Adding clay shapes and dots allowed students to practice rolling, pressing, and placing, strengthening fine motor skills and finger muscles. This activity also encouraged creativity, pattern making, and sensory exploration as children felt different textures. Students enjoyed making their own design choices and felt proud turning simple materials into a unique art piece.

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This week, our young artists (ages 6-11) explored the wonderful world of mixed-media sculpture by transforming everyday objects into meaningful works of art. Using simple metal buckets as their "canvas," students used air-dry clay to create raised, tactile figures that celebrate human connection and movement. You can see the energy in their work through the gold-painted figures reaching upward and supporting one another, symbolizing community, friendship, and joy.

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This creative session was designed to support several key areas of early childhood development:

• Sensory Exploration: Children enjoyed the tactile experience of working with smooth paint and squishy, air-dry clay to create 3D shapes.

• Fine Motor Development: Rolling clay into small "peas" (dots) and long "snakes" (swirls) is a fantastic way to strengthen the small muscles in their hands and fingers.

• Shape Recognition & Patterns: We focused on creating simple, recognizable symbols like hearts, flowers, and wavy lines, helping children understand how basic shapes can represent things they love.

• Hand-Eye Coordination: Placing the small clay dots along a line or around a flower helps develop the precision needed for early writing and drawing.

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Through this hands-on project, we focused on several key developmental and artistic milestones:

• Fine Motor Skills: Rolling, shaping, and adhering small pieces of clay helped refine hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.

• Understanding Texture & Form: By building "off the surface," students moved from 2D drawing to 3D relief sculpture, learning how shadows and height change the look of an object.

• Symbolism in Art: We discussed how simple shapes—like circles for heads and curved lines for arms—can tell a big story about how people interact and help each other.

• Color Contrast: Students experimented with how metallic gold "pops" against a dark, matte background, teaching them the importance of visual balance.

What We’ll Focus on Next Week:

Since the base layers and main clay shapes are started, here is what the students can look forward to:

• Adding Fine Details: Now that the larger "snakes" and "dots" have settled, we can add even smaller accents or patterns on top.

• Refining Colors: Students can touch up any spots where the metal bucket is still peeking through or add a second "pop" of color to their clay shapes.

 

Lucky Horse

 

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In our art class for ages 3–5, children created this colorful horse artwork inspired by festive themes and symbols of good luck. Students practiced recognizing and filling different shapes with bright colors, which helped develop fine motor control and hand-eye coordination. They explored patterns, lines, and simple color matching while learning to stay within spaces. Adding fun details and symbols encouraged creativity and early cultural awareness. This activity also supported focus, decision-making, and confidence as children made their own artistic choices and proudly completed their work.

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This week, our 6–11-year-old students explored koi fish through drawing and watercolor painting. Students practiced observing fish shapes, proportions, and flowing fins while using ink outlines and watercolor techniques to add color and pattern. They learned how to control water, layer colors, and create soft blends to give the fish a sense of movement. This lesson encouraged patience, focus, and creativity while helping students develop confidence in combining drawing and painting skills.

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