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A view of the base of the towers and decorative surrounding wall. |
In November we took the 3-5 graders to see the Watts Towers. This was one of my favorite field trip destinations when I was in elementary - I think we went every year or so it seems. Since then things have gotten even better. They have added on an art gallery and a teaching studio. The tour includes a video about the artist who built them by hand, Simon Rodia, a tour of the towers, a tour of the gallery, and an art activity let by a highly qualified art educator. We had 35 kids and I was impressed at how he held their attention as he modeled each step of the printmaking process they were going to do.
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On the tour. |
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Educator taking questions from our curious students. |
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Work in progress. |
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After the print the students wait patiently. |
Here are some of the wonderful finished prints by our students:
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Our art board at school. |
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