Here's what some kids do when there's a school strike...

They make miniature acrylic paintings.  I think the students were surprised to learn they take just as long to create as larger paintings!!

grade 7

grade 3

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grade 3 (same artist as above, even smaller canvas!)

grade 3

grade 1, that's a night sky filled with lightening

grade 7

grade 3

Oh. Mr. Pickles "baby" also made an appearance.  You might remember this artist created the Mr. Pickle bust during a summer camp at North Vancouver Community Arts Council where I taught.  That's the miniature painting as a backdrop just to give you an idea of how small he really is.

the original Mr. Pickle

They used color pencil on scratched up vinyl records. I love introducing unexpected surfaces to create artwork and these were really fun for the students.  WHAT!?!!  We're drawing on records?

Ariel, grade 7

Side "B" of Ariel

Grade 7, abstract

Side "B" of abstract

grade 3, she drew her most favorite works from the day

grade 3

grade 1

They created dye paintings too!

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grade 3

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grade 1

And then in honor of what should of been the first week of school, they created pencil holders.  However that quickly evolved into super size pencils and other interesting subject matter.

grade 3

grade 7

how clever is this?

grade 3, "doughnut family"

grade 3, coil pot pencil holder

grade 1, coil pot pencil holder

grade 3

grade 7, coil pot pencil holder

And then they created apples!  I love using sandpaper with oil pastels.  At first the kids thought this was really weird, but I think they were quite pleased with the results.

With all that artwork, there was still time for fun in the arcade room and snacks from the popcorn machine!  I always call the day a resounding success when the kids groan that the day is over and in unison say they are not ready to go home.

Here's hoping school is back in session next week, but if not, there are still a few spaces left in next week's camp.  Monday-Friday from 9am until 4pm.  $250.00 with a 20% discount for additional siblings.  Includes all art supplies and taxes.  If the response to today's camp is any indication, it's going to be a very fun week!  Call 604-971-1147 to join.