Illustrious Illustrators

It was an artsy week at Illustrious Illustrators!

Monday

We learned the big role that shapes play in art. We then made pictures using basic shapes. In the afternoon, we discussed how illustrations help with storytelling, and we created illustrations to a popular folktale.

Making Shape Art!

Tuesday

We studied Maine author/illustrators Dahlov Ipcar and Chris Van Dusen. We created works of art that were inspired by these artists.

Building dream houses inspired by Chris Van Dusen's If I Built a House

Wednesday

The Juniors studied Mo Willem's Elephant and Piggie books and tried to emulate his style. The Seniors surprised the Juniors by putting on an Elephant and Piggie play. The Seniors studied Calvin and Hobbs and made their own cartoons.

Thursday

We studied claymation. Each camper made their own claymation character and we created stop-motion claymation movies. Here is a clip of some of the videos!

Friday

We hosted our very own DaVinci art gallery.

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Zoo Vet—Falmouth 2024

Monday On Monday, the campers got a chance to design their own zoos and use costumes and tools for Zoo Vet dramatic play. Tuesday Messes bring on the magic in our world. Campers made shaving cream zoo animal art and even got to view a National Geographic educational video on the Jungle. Wednesday Safari day!!! Campers got to meet Crocodile Kristen who took them on a jaunt around campus like never before, learning about Zoo animals as they went. Thursday Field trip day!!! We got to go to the Maine Wildlife Park and stop for ice cream on the way back. Stay tuned for pictures of some of the junior campers' very first bus ride! Friday The kids finished off a great week with a presentation by Sparks Ark with all his exotic and local animals. Juniors on the Bus Here are the sweet, sleepy zoologists on their (for some first ever) bus ride!

Dr. DaVinci Falmouth

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eARTh - Falmouth

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