Community Feast

Lead by Ellie Lawson at the Florida Ruffin Ridley School under Supervising Practitioner Priscilla Kwok

My students created mixed media sculptures and placemats of a food that had a special meaning to them. We talked about what a community is and how we can build community through sharing a meal. At the end of the project we had a "feast" where we shared our projects! My students absolutely loved this project and were really proud of themselves and each other!

3rd Grade

Ceramic strawberry and lemon cake

3rd Grade

Ceramic jelly donut for Hannukah

3rd Grade

Ceramic sculpture of spaghetti and meatballs.

3rd Grade

Ceramic dessert

4th Grade

Ceramic spaghetti and meatballs

4th Garde

Ceramic apple

3rd Grade

Ceramic cake

3rd Grade

Ceramic sculpture of a watermelon candy.

3rd Grade

Ceramic sculpture of jelly donuts for Hannukah

7th Grade

Ceramic vessel

7th Grade

Ceramic vessel

8th Grade

Ceramic vessel

7th Grade

Ceramic vessel

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Coil Vessels

Seventh and eight grade students created a vessel for their emotions. Students were asked to choose a strong feeling and represent it visually through the design choices of a coil-built vessel. Students had lots of freedom in this project, and we were so excited about how they came out!

The Feelings Wheel

In this project, middle school students created a visual representation of the Feelings Wheel, a tool used to help us identify how we are feeling. Students chose eight emotions to depict using mixed media, four we tend to enjoy and four we tend to avoid!

6th Grade

3D Feelings Wheel

8th Grade

Feelings wheel using collage

7th Grade

Feelings Wheel depicting: hate, mad, embarrassed, frustrated, happy, sad, nervous, and love.

6th Grade

3D Feelings Wheel

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Ellie Lawson

Hello! My name is Ellie! I am a scientist and an artist. As an artist, I paint, sculpt, collage, draw, take photos, and experiment with fibers. In the classroom I love to share my passion for art, nature, science, and play with my students of all ages! I view the art room as a space for collaboration, exploration, and meaningful communication. My art lessons are based on SEL standards to help my students grow in their social and emotional wellbeing! I hope you enjoy our work!