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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! 

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! 

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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! 

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