Art - Mrs. Kwoczak
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Welcome back to art class!
Hello St. Dot's artists! My name is Mrs. Kwoczak and I'm excited to begin a new school year. A little about myself. I have a BFA in sculpture from Temple University, Tyler School of Art. I have been teaching art for the past nine years to ages 3 to 17. I am Pennsylvania certified Art instructor for grades K-12.
I will be teaching grades 1 thru 8 this year. I hope to give you an appreciation and understanding of the arts that will help you interpret the world around you. You do not have to be an artist to understand and create art. Art takes practice and creativity just like many other areas of our lives.
I look forward to working with other teachers to create meaningful art experiences that reflect your other subjects as well as other events throughout our St. Dots community.
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Art Objectives
- Have an understanding of the elements and principles of art.
- Have an ability to dissect the visual world we live in today.
- Have a basic understanding of different art medias: drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, animation, music, and performance.
- Have a understanding of a basic art history timeline.
- Use our Catholic identity throughout our exploration of the arts.
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Donations Needed!!
- egg cartons
- toliet tubes
- corks
- bottle caps
- old shirts or aprons for smocks
- tissues
- clorox wipes
- baby wipes
Our Art room does not have a sink so wipes come in handy on days we get extra messy! -
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Art Apps
Color Alive by Crayola:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/crayola-color-alive/id939272201?mt=8
MOMA Art lab:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moma-art-lab/id529886963?mt=8
Let's Create! Pottery:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lets-create-pottery-hd-lite/id397756644?mt=8
Quick Draw:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-draw-game/id1236543814?mt=8
Google Arts & Culture app- wander through museums and look at fine art:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/google-arts-culture/id1050970557?mt=8
Scribble Press- create books:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/scribble-press-creative-book-maker-for-kids/id999929385?mt=8
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Art experiences in our area
Philadelphia Museum of Art- Children under 12 are FREE! Pay what you wish first Sunday of each month and Wednesdays after 5pm.
http://www.philamuseum.org/visit/
Brandywine River Museum- Children are $6 or FREE admission for all on the first Sunday of the month from February until November.
http://www.brandywine.org/museum/visit
Barnes Foundation- Family storytime and lots of programs.
https://www.barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/free
Philadelphia Magic Gardens- experience and learn about folk, mosaic, and visionary art.
https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/
Main Line Art Center- workshops, events and classes for ages 3 to 103! Located in Haverford.
https://www.mainlineart.org/
The Mud Room- paint your own pottery, located in Ardmore
https://mudroomstudioardmore.com/faq/
Art Space Lansdowne- classes and workshops, located in Lansdowne
http://artspacelansdowne.com/
Handwork Studio- sewing, needlework, etc classes, located in Narberth
http://www.thehandworkstudio.com/
The Creative Living Room- art, dance and music classes for children, located in Media.
http://www.thecreativelivingroom.com/