Starting Class
How do greet each other in the hallway?
"Hello my most AMAZING artists!"
"Hello my most amazing art teacher!"
Quietly and calmly find your seats
What materials should always stay on your tables?
Your table bin with pencils, erasers, and hand sharpeners.
Where do we store projects we are working on?
In table folders, in class drawers.
If wet paint we store them on the drying rack.
What can you do if you finish early?
First ask how you can improve your work.
Use the early finisher activity of the day.
Who is responsible for keeping the art room clean?
The artist who use it!
Do we touch materials right away? What are materials considered before instructions have been given?
No! They are LAVA until Ms. Damon gives instructions.
Should colored pencils go in the electric sharpener?
No! Please use hand sharpeners only.
What two things should you write on EVERY project?
Your name and class code.
How many children does Ms. Damon have?
2, Neika and Eliot.
True or false: Paintbrushes go in the clean cup with the hair down
False: put them in the cup with hair up
Who should we look like while Ms. Damon gives instructions?
Like the Mona Lisa: eyes on me, mouths are quiet smiles, hands are empty.
Should you help yourself to additional art materials?
Please ask Ms. Damon if you would like to use art materials that are not already on your table.
What should you do when you hear the doorbell?
Immediately stop what you are doing and get into Mona Lisa pose.
Where was Ms. Damon when she decided that she wanted to be an art teacher?
Ghana
Where do wet paintings go at the end of class?
On the drying rack.
What should we do as we enter the art room?
Look in the mirror and remember that you are an ARTIST!
What should I do if I break something?
a) Hide it in the darkest corner of the art room.
b) Put it away where it belongs.
c) Tell Ms. Damon
Tell Ms. Damon
What is studio time?
Studio time is quiet work time when Ms. Damon plays music and voices should be off so everyone can work like a true artist.
How many years has Ms. Damon been an art teacher?
16 years.
How do we wash our hands?
Wet wipes or 10 seconds at the sink.
When is a good time to use the bathroom?
a) right in the middle of demonstration.
b) during quiet studio time.
c) NEVER!
If you really need the bathroom, please wait until after demonstration to go.
True or False: Its OK to bring water bottles to art class.
False: Please leave water bottles in your classroom. If you accidentally bring one, leave it in the hallway.
True or False, Only Ms. Damon can ask the class to be more quiet?
False: Anyone can request a quieter studio environment.
What is Ms. Damon's favorite medium to work with?
Clay!
What can you do when you're all cleaned up?
Help other artists to clean their spaces or sit quietly.