Fabulous Facades

In March members of the Sagadahoc Preservation Society visited the art room to teach fourth graders about local architecture. Students learned the architectural details and styles of Italianate, Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival, and Queen Anne homes found in Sagadahoc county. Part of the presentation was viewing beautiful models of homes created by SPI member Judy Mansfield.  After the presentation, students used their new knowledge to create a clay relief of a house facade.  Rather than choosing a particular style, students were asked to become the architect and design an original facade using at least two architectural features they learned.  The sculptures had fanlights, shiplap, gabled and hip roofs...the combination of elements made for some fantastic facades!

Fishy Watercolors

Students are helping raise money to fund RSU #1's swim program. Each fall third and fourth graders are brought to the Bath YMCA to take swim lessons. This program is supported through private donations and local fundraising. Since the swim lessons are intended to teach students to swim like fish, we created 5X7 images using oil pastels and watercolors of fish. We were inspired by a Maine artist, Karla Gerard. Our goal was to create simple, colorful images. The images above were created by second graders, who will benefit from the program next year and the ones below by fifth graders. These one of a kind watercolors will be on sale at a fundraiser this summer!