by Kirsten LLOYD | Jan 20, 2022 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Visual Arts
Grade 9 have been working on their art projects with the assistance of Ms. Linda Willms, who has been connecting via Google Meet from Tanzania. I have had the opportunity to watch the students work on a wide range of visual projects of their choosing, and see their...
by Erin REHIL | Dec 16, 2021 | Grade 7, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Secondary Visual Arts
For my final Broadcaster post, I wanted to highlight some of the great learning that has been taking place in Grade 7 with one-point perspective. After examining Van Gogh’s Bedroom in Arles, students practiced using a horizon line and vanishing point to create...
by Erin REHIL | Dec 9, 2021 | Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IB DP Visual Arts, Primary Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
It is with a heavy heart that I say farewell to the ABIS community in my last full week at the school. Next Tuesday, my family and I will be flying to Michigan as I start my maternity leave and plan for the birth of my daughter. I have absolutely enjoyed the 2.5 years...
by Kirsten LLOYD | Dec 1, 2021 | Grade 1, Grade 11 & 12 (DP), Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), IB DP Visual Arts, Music, Secondary Music, Secondary Visual Arts
As we learn to live and thrive in a world with Covid-19, it is more important than ever to have the Arts. The Arts help us process our present, remember our past, and explore our future. In order to celebrate and display the work of our students, the ABIS Arts...
by Erin REHIL | Nov 25, 2021 | Grade 7 - 10 (MYP), Grade 8, Secondary Visual Arts
Now that students in Grade 8 have finished their clay treasure boxes and put them on display, we are spending the last weeks before winter break exploring a very fun and distinctive printing technique. Before humans had access to digital cameras, we relied on...
by Erin REHIL | Nov 23, 2021 | IB DP Visual Arts, Secondary Visual Arts
Now that ASAs are underway, the Art Club will be meeting every Monday afternoon from 3:10 until 4:00. Our first session began with a survey to determine the needs of all student members. Some have joined to gain extra studio time for finishing their in-class...
