Surrey Art Gallery Field Trip

Last Wednesday our class got to go on our second field trip of the year.  This term we went to the Surrey Art Gallery for a tour of the gallery and a clay workshop.  The highlight of the day was definitely working with the clay, and there were some very creative and interesting pieces made.  We will show some of the finished pieces later in the week.

Below you see Joey getting into the art display!


April is the talented artist that teaches the students to work with clay and runs the workshop.  Every time we go to the gallery, she comments on how our students are such good listeners and workers.  I was proud of our class again this year.  They were very respectful and interested in what April had to say.

A big shout out to our driver volunteers.  We appreciate them taking time out of their busy schedule to make our trips possible!

Here you can see the students getting some last minute instructions before they head to their clay stations.  

As you can see from the smiles, everyone was very excited to get started.  Each student was supplied with some ideas, a clay slab, and various tools for working with clay.  They were also taught several techniques for properly making their masks--like scoring and making slip.

Here is Sharon making her first cut.  And after a few more directions...it was off to construct their finished product.  Everyone's ideas were so diverse! Even the adults of the group were encouraged to make a mask!!  April circulated the room and offered help and instruction to everyone who needed it. 

After a VERY short hour, some of the final projects began to emerge.  Here we have Jed with his mask.  He has some very cool tusks going on there!!

The rush to the finish! You can do it, Miss D!!

All the final masks were put on the table for sort of a class gallery for everyone to look at.  

Once our workshop was completed, the students were allowed a final walk around the gallery before we met outside for a group photo.  After the 17th try, we got a good one.....ALMOST everyone is looking and smiling! 

...And then there is always the goofy shot.

We headed off to Bear Creek Park for a picnic and games in the park in the afternoon.  It was a bit chilly, but everyone had a great time and enjoyed the wide open spaces!

Of course, no day would be complete unless Gabe climbed some pole, tree, or 

building....See below!

All-in-all a great experience and fun had by everyone! 

--Miss Leonard