Students and parents came out to celebrate. This picture is with teachers, the vice-principal, the HPEDSB director, and the mayor of Belleville. Art brings people together. See tweets below. #ParkDale

Here students are enjoying peeling off the masking tape from their canvases. This hands on project is a great starting point for students. Because we're starting with shapes and patterns, students can see the differences and individuality, without worrying about whether their painting looks realistic. When we looked at pictures of abstract art, one grade 2/3 students raised her hand and said it was inspirational to appreciate other artists' works from the books I shared. I

Each of these students is starting with similar elements, and making their work their own. #Tyendinaga

Grade 1 and 2 students finishing up. We've enjoyed the hands on texture of yarn, glue, fabric and paper. #Tyendinaga

Our grade 1 and 2 pieces are taking shape. #Tyendinaga