God gave us the desire to create and He was the first Creator!
Art in our elementary classes is incorporated in weekly activities by classroom teachers. In fifth grade through eighth grades, our middle school art teacher, Cayce Ellison, meets with classes each week, and in fourth grade, every other week.
Our art program at Baymonte is a process of making and interpreting visual reminders of God’s creation. Through observational drawing students develop their intuition, sensitivity to and appreciation of the Creator’s beauty around us.
Making art helps students learn more about themselves and how they connect to those around them. The art classroom offers a safe environment where they can learn to trust their ideas and to explore what is possible.
We encourage students to find their individual voice and to grow as thinkers by way of weekly sketchbook prompts where they combine drawing with brainstorming and design.
In the middle school program we build skills in drawing, color, composition, elements of art and design, technique, art appreciation, art history and problem solving. Students acquire knowledge and craftsmanship through a variety of art mediums.