Class #40--9th Age Art

Monday, March 7, 2011, 11:00 A.M. 9th Age Art Class. Class #40 on my “50 Classes or Bust!” journey. Like a major league hitter “stuck” at 399 home runs while trying desperately to hit number 400, I was “stuck” at 39 classes for more than two weeks! Therefore, it feels great to be back in a classroom this morning. Mrs. Bishop’s eager 9th Age girls arrive with their smocks on and ready to work. In the spirit of Women’s History Month, the girls spent a few minutes discussing a piece of artwork by Eva Hesse. Mrs. Bishop then gives a detailed list of instructions to each table of students, and the girls return to work on their “Face Formula” project. This multi-period endeavor involves drawing five different people--with emphasis on the faces--weaving clothing for three of the five, and then incorporating fabric collages as well! Mrs. Bishop skillfully and kindly helps the students throughout the period. (I would offer to help, but I am not much of a clothing weaver, unfortunately). I am truly impressed by the girls’ creations! Enjoy the pictures below.