July 2015 – Ms Gourlay's Class
 

Month: July 2015

Today was good.  Today was fun. 

Tomorrow is another one.  Dr. Seuss

I would like to wish the families of Division 10 a wonderful summer holiday.  I would also like to thank all the parents for their support this year.  I have loved teaching your children and watching their progress.  It has been a great joy.

If you have liked reading our Blog this year or have some suggestions, please leave me a comment.  I would appreciate the feedback.

Ms. Gourlay

Painting

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b5f3102eb4403fe6db6215fec6d5969e_image_350x363Ms. Brandi taught Division 10 a lot about First Nations artwork.  She told us that the traditional colors used in paintings are red, white and black.  We also learned about the traditional shapes used (circles, ovoids, split-u, s-forms and u-forms).  Can you find these shapes in the painting of the Raven by Bill Reid?

We decided to make our own paint in the old way.  First, we crushed charcoal with rocks.  Then, we added oil to form a paste.  Lastly,  we tried to recreate the traditional shapes.  It was messy, but it was so much fun.

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