Baby Onesies for Care Net

This has to be one of the cutest and most useful art projects I have ever seen. Nice job kids!

The staff at Care Net asked me to tell you just how appreciative they are of your work. They especially liked the reference to Psalm 139:14. Care Net stocks a few small rooms full of items to help out moms in need, and they are constantly getting requests for help. These onesies will be really helpful to the babies.

And to any of you who dropped off additional diapers, blankets, pacifiers, and other baby necessities, an extra thanks goes out to you.

I have attached the original documents below, so that you can print your work onto your own shirt if you would like. It is fairly easy if you follow these directions:

• Get some iron-on paper (available at Staples) - unfortunately this only works with ink-jet printers
• Click on the picture with your work on it or right click and open it in a new tab (It will look backwards now, but that will change once it is ironed onto your shirt)
• Enlarge the picture to suit your own preference and print it onto the special paper
• Trim as closely to the image as possible
• Follow the directions on the package to iron it onto your shirt

Psalm 139

¹⁴ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
¹⁵ My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
¹⁶ Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.

Challenge - Oil Pastels & Van Gogh

Looking for some resources to extend your study of

Vincent Van Gogh?

Here are some fun ideas to spark your creativity:

• Van Gogh began painting sunflowers to decorate his friend, Gauguin's, room. Try taking a long look at his sunflower paintings (actually all of his paintings are available on this wonderful site) and then try this sunflower craft together, or more advanced students can use their pastel skills on this sunflower project.

• We have only just scratched the surface of the creative possibilities of pastels. One of their greatest features is their ability to layer and blend. Experiment by creating circles similar to Kandinsky.

• Listen to the song "Vincent" ("Starry, Starry Night") by Don McLean, which is based on Van Gogh and compare it to the true story of his life.

• Did you know that oil pastels started out as a high quality crayon? Professional quality oil pastels weren't created until Pablo Picasso advocated for them in 1947. Check out this brief history of oil pastels.

PS: Sorry for the delay everyone! It took a while, but luckily Google was able to restore my "deleted" account. It is amazingly unsettling to loose so much information in one fell swoop - email, calendar, links, journaling. Yikes! Well, all is better now.

See you next month!

November - Van Gogh

Our first artist study begins November 9th; are you getting excited yet? This month we are going to be looking at the work of:

Vincent Van Gogh

(pronounced Van GOE)

(1853-1890)

Dutch

To prepare your student, please print out "The Starry Night" (1889, Museum of Modern Art, New York) and place it where your child will see it often. Personally, we like to frame art and place it beside the children's bathroom mirror where they can look at it while brushing their teeth. This may seem a bit irreverent, but really, where else will they have time to simply gaze at a picture several times every single day? Other options include sliding it inside the front cover of the child's favorite school binder, or posting it on the refrigerator with magnets.

Click here for a printable version

This month's activity will be to create pastel drawings which will be printed onto onesies for infants in need. You will need to bring the following supplies:

• 9"x12" Black Construction Paper - At least two sheets per person
• Oil Pastels - Broken and peeled work best (please label before arriving)
• Glue (please label before arriving)
• Q-tips - One per person
• Pencil (regular #2, not a drawing pencil) - One per person
• Recommended: Baby wipes and paper towels (for wiping fingers)
• Recommended: Wear short sleeves or bring a smock to protect clothing

Reminder: This is not a drop-off group. Parents, please come prepared to enjoy working alongside your children.

If this is your first time joining us or if you have not yet paid your registration fee, please remember to bring a check for $10 made out to New Hope Christian Fellowship. This will cover the entire year.

See you on November 9th!