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Observation

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ClipCard: Imaginative Foil Vehicles

Middle-school students explore the relationship between form and function by designing and sculpting imaginative vehicles.

1 February 2026Middle School
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ClipCard: Still-Life Self-Portraits

High-school students arrange and draw a still-life composition that communicates a self-portrait through symbolism.

1 January 2026High School
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ClipCard: Homemade Paintbrushes

Elementary students make homemade paintbrushes from different materials and test them to evaluate performance.

1 January 2026Elementary
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Hidden Stories: Adventures in Photography

Middle-school students practice “the art of seeing,” exploring various locations for photographic potential and turning their images into digital art.

1 January 2026Middle School
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The Mindful Studio: Earth Art Installations

Jane E. Dalton, professor and author, guides students through mindful walking and careful observation to create radial designs in nature.

1 December 2025Mindfulness
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Reading Faces

Young students apply self- and social-awareness concepts by identifying, depicting, and responding to the emotions they see on their classmates’ faces.

1 December 2025Early Childhood
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Blind Contour: The Art of Seeing

High-school students practice patient observation, hand-eye coordination, empathy, and shared learning through blind contour drawing.

1 December 2025High School
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ClipCard: Patterned Leaves

Elementary students use a variety of media to draw and paint patterned leaves.

1 November 2025Elementary
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ClipCard: Atmospheric Perspective Mountains

Young students explore atmospheric perspective by using color and value to create layered mountain scenes.

1 November 2025Early Childhood
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Green Stitch: From T-Shirts to Totes

Elementary students upcycle old t-shirts into tote bags with messages that raise awareness about textile waste and fast fashion.

1 November 2025Elementary
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Why Process Matters More Than Perfection

An art teacher presents a project that guides students through the creative process, fostering technical skills, creative agency, and confidence.

1 November 2025High School
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Dreams Take Flight

Young students collaborate on a school-wide clay mosaic inspired by The Very Hungry Caterpillar and its transformation.

1 November 2025Early Childhood