Our school was once again the recipient of a grant that enabled us to participate in the Artist in Residency program. Our students had chosen the medium of stained glass. We were fortunate to have Jim Kaiser, from Girdwood Alaska, join us for two weeks of fun.
Jim worked with all of our students from kindergarten through the 12th grade. An amazing man with a wonderful talent of making the learning fun.
These students, k-3, were working with five pieces that they cut (with Jim's assistance) as either a triangle or a square. Their next step was to plan their layout!
Students 4th grade and above selected their glass and cut their shapes according to a design. But their layout and arrangement was up to them and some were quite creative!
Adults Had Time With Jim as Well
Jim had evening sessions for the adults in the community. He was overwhelmed by the turnout on the first evening.
He was hoping for maybe ten folks but we just kept
coming in ...Adults could either use the pattern Jim supplied (which was recommended) or alter it to fit their own needs. Many were creative and added more as they went along!
Jim's Project
Jim had been to the BSSD 12 years earlier and made a window for each school with their mascot in it. Unfortunately we lost our artwork when we lost our high school. When Jim was asked to do the residency he said he would replace our lost window. It is beautiful!
Jim had his original drawings and he re-created our window which will go into our new school!
Art Show
We ended our two week residency with an art show displaying all of the pieces. We decided to have it in the cafeteria due to all the windows. We were blessed with a beautiful evening full of sun and the pieces looked dazzling!
The reflections of the floor in the afternoon sun!
This program was made possible through the Artists in Schools program and funding from White Mountain School. Artists in Schools is a program of the Alaska State Council on the Arts, with support from the Alaska State Legislature, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
1 comment:
What a great vist from Jim Kaiser. He does such a ncie job and it is apparent White Mountain made the most of the visit. Kudos to Kim and the school there for continuing to make certain an artist visits the school each year. Thanks for sharing all the pics Andy.
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