Unit Overview: Students created miniature artworks using Sculpey clay in order to discuss how miniature art is made, who makes miniature art, and why miniature art is important. We all know that cute things often come in small packages. But what about making the cute thing in small packages. Well, that's a bit harder. However, thanks to Cassie Stephens (shout out!), I was inspired to use a DIY project of hers as an art lesson: Miniature Food Charms. It was November. There's a common theme for me in the month of November. Food. So we talked about miniature art and food. I showed them incredible miniature artists like Tanaka Tatsuya. Holy burritos. He is an amazing artist. We began our miniature food art adventure by practicing creating small forms using modeling clay. The students didn't get to keep the modeling clay pieces. However, it was good practice. And we evaluated the struggles, challenges, and achievements or working small. Finally, we were ready for Sculpey. The kids loved it! Usually, my kiddos hate it when I get snapshots of their hands (nobody wants to be the art hand model). But during this lesson, they loved it! For reference, I photographed these charms on a seashell. All the charms photographed are the same size or smaller than a quarter. Yeah . . . impressive for fourth grade.
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