July 25 Session

The session on Zentangles by Neha Ma'am and on upcycling by Raji Ma'am were enjoyable and informative.Here are samples of the students' works :

Dear Students

Please bring the following materials for the July 25 - Saturday session.Please do not misuse the items you bring for the art session.Keep your things carefully.Have fun in a responsible way :)

Materials for the Art Session on July 25 – Saturday
First Session on ZenTangles
1.Journal
2.Black gel pen or CD writing pen black
3.Shading pencils - HB, 2B,4B,6B,8B
4.Scale
5. Compass
6. Handmade paper A4 size  (any light color)
Second Session on Up cycling
(Note : most items can be found at any hardware store. If you are prone to allergies,please get gloves and face masks if possible)
1.Any small kabadi item like a tea kettle, small pail, tongs...anything that can be restored and reused.
2. Rag cloths – 2-3
3. Water
4. Turpentine
5. Primer
6. Oil based emulsion paints in standard colours (found at any hardware stores, 25 ml tins of asian paints)
7. A range of brushes (thin to wide)
8. Old newspapers (for covering work surface)
9.  2 small plastic containers to hold water and turpentine (to wash/clean brushes)
10.Sandpaper – 1 sheet

Sensing our senses

This session helps children connect to the basic elements of Nature - by seeing,smelling,feeling,hearing and talking.Students were asked to remove their shoes and close their eyes.They were asked to feel the soil under the feet,feel the breeze on their face and listen to sounds that were near and far.They then touched natural objects that were lying around - like leaf,pebble.
The students thoroughly enjoyed this activity as it was relaxing and invigorating.Here are few sample journal entries :