This week, Christy and Abby focused the lesson on artist Andy Goldsworthy, whose nature-based artworks decorate the natural world. We started off with having the students get into groups and discuss a specific Goldsworthy piece. Each group had a specific list of questions to answer about the piece, such as "What's it made out of?" "Where is it made?" "How did he make it?" These prompting questions on top of discuss
ion really got the students involved in assessing the photos and making educated guesses about the art. Afterward, the groups presented their ideas to the entire class, and they were all able to compare and contrast their thoughts, which strengthened the benefits of the exercise. After the students thought about Andy Goldsworthy and his pieces, we traveled outside to collect some of our own materials to create unique pieces of art. The kids loved getting to wander around outside, and they were aware of what types of things they wanted to gather based on color, size, and material. After walking to the Architecture building, the students found work areas and started to create. Some chose to be in groups, while others worked by themselves, but they were all incredibly productive and applied many of Goldsworthy techniques that we had taught about. It was somewhat windy outside, and many of the students complained about it blowing their art away. We encouraged them by asking them to think about what Goldsworthy might have done, and the students had to creatively pro
blem solve in order to preserve their works. Some used the soft ground to stick their items into, while others created make-shift wind shields to block the gusts. After about 20 minutes of work, the students asked to go back insid
e, so we packed up and let them finish the class period recreating their artworks. Students paired up differently and created new pieces without the natural environment. Again, they had to problem solve and adapt to their new surroundings, but they all created incredible pieces. It was a very successful lesson, and the students really enjoyed getting to go outside and create natural works with a different and challenging type of material.
ion really got the students involved in assessing the photos and making educated guesses about the art. Afterward, the groups presented their ideas to the entire class, and they were all able to compare and contrast their thoughts, which strengthened the benefits of the exercise. After the students thought about Andy Goldsworthy and his pieces, we traveled outside to collect some of our own materials to create unique pieces of art. The kids loved getting to wander around outside, and they were aware of what types of things they wanted to gather based on color, size, and material. After walking to the Architecture building, the students found work areas and started to create. Some chose to be in groups, while others worked by themselves, but they were all incredibly productive and applied many of Goldsworthy techniques that we had taught about. It was somewhat windy outside, and many of the students complained about it blowing their art away. We encouraged them by asking them to think about what Goldsworthy might have done, and the students had to creatively pro
blem solve in order to preserve their works. Some used the soft ground to stick their items into, while others created make-shift wind shields to block the gusts. After about 20 minutes of work, the students asked to go back insid
e, so we packed up and let them finish the class period recreating their artworks. Students paired up differently and created new pieces without the natural environment. Again, they had to problem solve and adapt to their new surroundings, but they all created incredible pieces. It was a very successful lesson, and the students really enjoyed getting to go outside and create natural works with a different and challenging type of material.
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