The Blackwell Elementary Art Program is a vibrant, volunteer-led initiative dedicated to enriching the visual arts experience for our students. Our parent volunteers prepare and deliver monthly art lessons in the classroom, fostering creativity, cultural awareness, and emotional well-being among our students. 

 

Why art is important!

	Enhances Creativity and Imagination: Encourages innovative thinking and helps students understand new concepts and vocabulary.
	Improves Academic Performance: Boosts critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
	Develops Fine Motor Skills: Essential for writing and other tasks.
	Boosts Emotional Well-being: Provides a therapeutic outlet for expression.
	Fosters Social Skills: Teaches collaboration and communication.
	Encourages Cultural Awareness: Promotes empathy and understanding by introducing students to various mediums, artists, cultures, and time periods.
	Engages Students: Makes learning enjoyable and motivating.
	Builds Confidence: Boosts self-esteem through accomplishment.

 

Program Highlights

Fully Funded by PTSA Donations: All lessons, instruction, and supplies are provided by the generous donations made to the PTSA. Thank you for contributing to our awesome program! If you would like to donate, click here. 

 

Program Stats, 2023-2024:

 

 

 

 

Get Involved! 

No prior art experience is required to volunteer! We provide regular training, access to a fabulous curriculum, and a well-stocked art room. Whether you want to lead a lesson or assist, your contribution will make a significant impact.

 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

 

Art Docent: Lead Art lessons in the classroom. 

 

Art Helper: Assist with lessons, preparation and classroom activities. 

 

Support Roles: Help with inventory, maintaining supplies, and more. 

 

Have questions? Contact: Jessie art@blackwellptsa.org 

 

 

Getting Started:

What Our Volunteers Do:

 

Classroom Art Helper is responsible to assisting the docent that is leading the lesson for the day to whatever capacity possible (prep, assisting in the classroom, cleaning, hanging artwork).

 

Classroom Art Docents are responsible to teaching lessons in the classroom. Where we would like this to be a monthly occurrence, we do understand that these lessons are driven by volunteer hours and availability.

 

Monthly Art Lessons: 

 

Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers lead a lesson inspired by:  

• Elements of Art 
• Principle of Art 
• Specific Artist  
• Style of Art 
• Technique or Medium of Art 
• Art from a Culture present in the classroom 

Clay 

• Clay Building: Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers assist with the Clay-Making lesson. 
• Clay Glazing: Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers lead the Clay-Glazing lesson.
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Glass 

• Glass Designing: Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers assist with the glass lesson in which the students create a take home fused glass project. 

 

Important Events: 

PNW Art Project (October 4th - November 7th)

 

Lesson inspired by PNW Art on loan from the Seattle Jr League: Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers lead a lesson on the elements/principles of art and the local PNW artists represented. There may also be an art lesson inspired by these elements/principles/artists. 

 

 

Square 1 Art Project (January - February)

 

Lesson done in conjunction with the Square1 Art Program: Docents, helpers, and parent volunteers lead a lesson where student’s complete an art piece able to be printed on to many consumer goods.

 

 

Gallery Walk/Art Show (Thursday, 04/24)

 

This year we are hoping to host an Art Walk Fundraiser on Thursday, April 24, 2024. Our Art Walk will be an exhibition of student work from all grades. We will transform our school into a museum of  student art. The students will get to a chance to see their own efforts showcased for them to share with loved ones. 

 

 

Training Dates: 

General Art Training: 

 

Quick Refresher For Returning Docents -   September 16th, 9:30am - 11:00am

 

 

 

 

Clay & Kiln:

 

Art Lead Clay & Kiln Training Refresher -  October 2nd, 9:30am - 11:00am

 

 

 

Glass & Kiln: 

 

Training Date - TBD

Contact Us: 

 

Interested in joining our team or have questions? Reach out to Jessie at art@blackwellptsa.org

 

Thank you for supporting the arts at Blackwell Elementary School!