Art

Art

Our Art community is alive and well here at Westlawn, with students having art one day a week! From drawing to painting, clay to sculpture work, textiles and more, our artists really shine! Each year the curriculum allows each child to experience a large variety of mediums as well as learn about a diverse array of artists! Each year has a theme, starting with self in kindergarten, moving to family (1st), community (2nd), culture (3rd), time (4th), global awareness (5th), and ultimately bringing everything together with identity in 6th grade. As they grow in their art learning they will get to dig into the many principles of art and design as well as practice good artistic habits.

We also share our art with the community around us! We collaborate with other schools in FCPS to create artwork for the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, have art shown in FCPS arts shows around the area, as well as having an art night celebration where the whole family can enjoy art making together.  We love to see you in art!

Moments from Art Classes

A student uses tempera paint sticks to color a Lunar New Year lantern picture.

A student uses tempera paint sticks to color a Lunar New Year lantern picture.

Ms. Terrell helps students learn how to weave by having them first weave with their bodies..

Ms. Terrell helps students learn how to weave by having them first weave with their bodies..

Students handle woven textiles as part of a unit on weaving.

Students handle woven textiles as part of a unit on weaving.

A student holds up a paint-splattered hand, a fairly typical experience during certain units in art.

A student holds up a paint-splattered hand, a fairly typical experience during certain units in art.

Two students work on cutting paper and gluing skills.

Two students work on cutting paper and gluing skills.

Mr. Stuebner supervises students as they work on cutting and gluing skills.

Mr. Stuebner supervises students as they work on cutting and gluing skills.

Students work with pastels to create flowers.

Students work with pastels to create flowers.

Students learn about gluing from watching each other, too!

Students learn about gluing from watching each other, too!

Students create collage using torn paper.

Students create collage using torn paper.

Ms. Terrell supports students as they create lantern images to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Ms. Terrell supports students as they create lantern images to celebrate Lunar New Year.

Students glaze pinch pots as part of a sculpture unit.

Students glaze pinch pots as part of a sculpture unit.

Mr. Stuebner supports a student during a printmaking unit.

Mr. Stuebner supports a student during a printmaking unit.

Our Art Specialists