Thursday, November 3, 10:15 A.M. 6th Grade Art Class. Class #19 on my “50 Classes or Bust!” journey. On a rainy, chilly Thursday morning, I am in Mrs. Kamp’s art class. It is the final class of the quarter for 6th grade art, so the students are hustling to finish their projects. If they cannot finish by 11:00 A.M., they must wrap up their work during study hall later in the day. After reading about medieval gargoyles and grotesques, the students have been sculpting their own creature for the last three classes. Mrs. Kamp spent the first few minutes of class demonstrating how they might create wings and last-minute details, and then the class members eagerly started their independent work. It is evident that the students are producing high-quality pieces while thoroughly enjoying themselves. There is a great deal of variety among the pieces. You can enjoy a few pictures below. Did you know that I am actually an assistant art teacher? That is not really true, but I have turned on the kiln on the weekend on numerous occasions for Mrs. Kamp. Perhaps I should put “Assistant Kiln Operator” on my business card! During class, one of the boys said, “Mrs, Kamp is a very good art teacher.” I agree! I have to sign off—time to meet with an 8th grade boys’ advisory. 
