La Boca is a neighborhood, or barrio of the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires and is a popular destination for it’s colorful houses. Looking at lots of photos of these amazing buildings is a good way to start this project.1. I discovered these really cool Fiskar paper crimpers at JoAnn Fabrics, and brought several to class. Older students can try to roll the paper themselves, and younger ones can watch a demonstration to see how they work. I started with giving each student a white background paper, and then lots of crimped paper to experiment with. I prefer the nice stock used for scrapbooks, but I think any construction paper will do.
2. Ask the students to cut large rectangles and matching roof shapes for their homes, and distribute white glue for attaching them to the white paper. The buildings should all be sitting side by side. Rotating the texture adds interest to their collage.
3. Finally, flat paper may be drawn on with a marker to create windows and doors. These shapes are cut out and glued to the buildings.
CA Visual Art Standard: Creative Expression, Grade One
2.7 Use visual and actual texture in original works of art.
2. Ask the students to cut large rectangles and matching roof shapes for their homes, and distribute white glue for attaching them to the white paper. The buildings should all be sitting side by side. Rotating the texture adds interest to their collage.
3. Finally, flat paper may be drawn on with a marker to create windows and doors. These shapes are cut out and glued to the buildings.
CA Visual Art Standard: Creative Expression, Grade One
2.7 Use visual and actual texture in original works of art.
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8 comments:
I love these! I'm so glad you have this blog for me to visit and get inspired by.
These are fantastic! I love projects like this- there is some great content to pair with a lesson. AND the finished drawings are really interesting.
Thanks for your nice comments - they really help me stay motivated about posting more!
My 2 daughters and I did this project the other week, and instead of crimping we used some fine corrugated card I have had for years and wanted to use! So inspiring ... I actually feel like playing with the rest of that card now. I also looked up La Boca on the internet and we learnt about a place we had never heard of. THANKYOU!!!
You're welcome! I love hearing how some ideas can take on a life of their own. Please stay tuned as I'm determined to post a LOT this summer.
What a lovely house, it's a masterpiece of architecture. And I found your blog is also a masterpiece :)
We were inspired by your project, thank you so much!
My kiddos are ages 3-9
I posted our results here:
http://makemeasaint.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-weeks-art-projects.html
What an interesting matter!
I am pretty sure that it will be a whole boom!
Thanks for sharing creativity!
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