Visual Arts - We are learning about Assemblage Art!

March  2014

Dear parents,

This year the topic Ara Teina will be focusing on is Sustainability.  We hope to explore different facets of this very important concept each term during the year. 

During Term 1 the children will be learning that they are unique and talented individuals, each having a part to play in the classroom and within our school.  The concept of being unique will be explored through Visual Art with the children creating a piece of ‘assemblage art’ that reflects their likes and passions.  (Assemblage art is when an artist collects used objects and assembles them into a 2 or 3 dimensional work of art.)  We are excited to promote the idea of reusing and recycling items to generate good quality art.  Here are two examples of the kind of artwork we will be making this term. 

How you can help…

v Firstly, please help your child to complete the ‘My Favourite Things worksheet.  This will help your child identify the things they really love and what they could use in their assemblage artwork.  Please return the worksheet to your classroom teacher as soon as possible.

v Next, we need your help to collect the following items ...

·     small boxes (shoe boxes or slightly larger boxes are perfect), & little boxes that can fit inside it

·     ribbons, scrap fabric (such as flat fats/fat quarters), beads, old jewellery, acrylic paint... in fact, any craft materials would be useful!

·     5 or 6 little items that could be displayed inside the box that reflect your child’s interests, for example, a toy car, a wrapper from a favourite lolly, a piece of lego, a Barbie doll, an outgrown item of clothing, an old headband, a loved toy, a photo of your family...

Thank you for your help!  We look forward to seeing some amazing artwork later this term!

Please be in touch if you have any questions.

Regards,

Ara Teina teachers

Assemblage art ideas to inspire you...