Art Department
As American artist Robert Motherwell said, "Art is an experience, not an object." This year in the FLEC Art Department, we have been experiencing art. Continue reading to get to know a little bit more about how our 6-8 graders are experiencing art in through their art elective class.
Getting to Know the Teacher
This is Mrs. Emde's first year as the Art Teacher, though she is not new to FLEC. You may be more familiar with her as Miss Vicki at the Front Desk where she has also served during her 5 years at FLEC.

Mrs. Emde's favorite thing about working at FLEC is the students. "Interacting with them is the BEST. I love the moment when a student gets it, when a technique comes together for them and they're proud of what they've produced."

She would like you to know that "EVERYONE can do art - art comes in all shapes and forms - the fun is discovering which you love to do, so get out there and create!"
Art Experiences
Drawing
We started the year with the foundation of what every artist needs - drawing. Students learned about perspective, with 6th & 7th graders learning 1-point perspective and 8th graders learning 2-point perspective.
Students did more drawing with graphite and different types of charcoal. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the art students used their drawing skills with chalk art on the sidewalk in front of the gym.
Painting
Next was acrylics where the students learned to mix colors with different blending techniques.
The latest project the students just finished is fun candy Pop Art. Their finished products are currently on display in the hallways of the main building.
Art Enhancements
We are so excited to share some recent additions to the Art Department. Thanks to the generous donations from our Premier Partners and other donors who have directly donated to The Arts, the Art Department has been able to make some improvements to its space.
Drying Rack
The Art Department is a proud new owner of a drying rack. This item keeps the students' projects safe from being damaged and has enough space to accommodate all three classes.
New Flooring
Over spring break, the Art Department received a major upgrade! Previously the floor was carpet but is now a cleanable surface.

Thanks again to our donors and especially our Premier Partner, Optima Flooring Center, for making this possible!
If you are interested in supporting programs like The Arts, please click here or on the image below. For more information on becoming a Premier Partner, please contact Josh Stafford at josh.stafford@myflec.com.
Poll
It has been a fun year in art class and has also been therapeutic for the students during a particularly difficult school year. The time always goes too quickly and often students want to keep working well after the bell rings. At the end of each class, Mrs. Emde asks the students an art history trivia question. Here is an example.
English artist Andy Brown created a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II using what?
Teabags
Newspaper
Jewels
Dried Fruit
Last Week's Poll Results
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