Lafayette artists are learning about the power of the arts to transmit joy, transform sorrow, change minds, and heal hearts! In Lafayette’s art studio classroom we are not only learning about the elements, principles and media of the visual arts, but are using the arts to gain a greater understanding, depth and richness of language arts, math, science and social studies curricula. We are hoping learning in and through the arts at Lafayette nurtures lifelong learners and creators!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Navajo Weavers Inspire Lafayette Third Graders


For several months before the winter holidays, grades 1-3 were hard at work creating handcrafts from clay and yarn. Many of these came home in time for gift giving.


Third graders found the craft of weaving to be therapeutic and gratifying and many students put in time during open art to complete their creations or begin a second project. We used a simple cardboard loom but also watched videos of weavers using an assortment of looms and techniques from all over the world.
Tying knots proved to be challenging for some of us due to velcro shoes I think!

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