Maker art

We had a maker art center today where children had the opportunity to design their own stamp and explore printmaking. 

We offered sticky foam and cardboard. 

The children cut the foam into shapes and stuck it on a cardboard base. 

The children then painted the stamp and pressed it on paper to see what print it made. 

One child noticed that the stamp of her name's initial stamped backwards on the paper. 

She problem solved by designing her brother's initial backwards so it looked correct when stamped. 

Maker spaces encourage children to build and explore with loose parts. We can't wait to see what else is created here tomorrow!

Foam on Mac Tac

The foam pieces on Mac Tac continues to be a very popular centre.

 

This child spent a long time creating a self-portrait today. She worked carefully to bend and twist the foam into shapes that she felt helped to represent what she looked like.

 

We noticed that a symmetrical design emerged in her work, which led to an interesting discussion on what symmetry is and how we can use it to help us create interesting pictures and designs.

 

Letters are formed on the Mac Tac by bending the foam in different ways. This takes patience and perseverance as the foam doesn't easily stay shaped in tight bends on the Mac Tac. Little fingers have to diligently work to 'write' with the foam.

A beautiful masterpiece!