(Sue Silverstein teaches art and community service at Bishop Gibbons High School in Schenectady, New York, and is brilliantly re-inventing art education to the young. When school is in session, her column will appear here on Fridays. The art below is from her students.)
This time of year is joyful and busy in the art room. The 12th-grade students are graduating soon. Hser Nay and Mu Naw (they came with me from BMHS; pictures below) are leaving me soon! I know there will be others behind them to fill my heart, but these two have been part of my fabric for quite a long time. Mu Naw was queen at the prom last weekend. Both girls looked like princesses.
Sue from Cohoes brought the most fabulous donation of jewelry-making supplies and beads this week. We are so fortunate; she’s offered to show the art club some jewelry-making techniques in the future.
(From the photo class)
The cake creations continue; they have gotten competitive, and it is fun to watch. Therese and Kathy from California have played a significant role in the cake decorations. The box of jewelry they sent this week has been immensely popular.
The photography class has been working on a Warhol-like editing project with neat results. Gio has started his own Instagram for his photos. He got some awesome shots of the Northern Lights.
Next week, I will add tie-dye to the mix; I better buy more stain remover!
We would be happy to help anyone with canvas, paint, tie-dye supplies, jewelry findings, or drawing paper that they would like to find a home for!
As always, I am so grateful to Jon, Maria, and the Army of Good. We can only do this with your help. My email [email protected]
The address is:
ND-BG,
2600 Albany Street
Schenectady, NY 12304
Graduation time and prom time.)
These young adults are so talented. I’m sure they’ll go far in whatever path they choose. I’ve followed them for a long time now. I’d certainly love to see where they’re at in a year or two. Or three.
Steve in Alabama.
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