Fourth Grade artists have been learning about American sculptor Alexander Calder. We worked in groups to build small stabile (standing) 3-D sculptures, and then drew our works of art!
4 thoughts on “Exploring Alexander Calder”
Hi!
I just found your blog and I have to say you have done a wonderful job compiling all your students work! Your art show alone was amazing to view!
I was wondering if you remember where you bought the foam pieces to create your calder sculptures…or even what they were called so that I could go on a search for them…what a great idea.
Thanks for your time,
Stephanie
Elementary Art Teacher, Littleton Public Schools, MA
Hi Stephanie – thanks, you are too kind! Here’s the Calder info – those cool little sculpture pieces are actually plastic, from a kit that I purchased at our Grand Rapids Museum. It’s called “Sculpture in a Box” and the kit contains about 95 different colored shapes that lock together. My kids love them. I put about 12 pieces in a zip lok bag and put the bags on each of my tables – the kids work in groups of 3 or 4 to build their group sculptures. They really like using them! I think they were kind of expensive – about $30.00 – but they are sturdy pieces and will last me forever. Here’s the website listed on the container: http://www.shapescapes.com I hope you can find them – your kiddos would love them! -josey
Great pictures of your sculptures. My students are studying Alexander Calder and will be creating their own mobiles from various materials. I teach Gifted Education, and have the opportunity to incorporate art into my class.
Thanks Stephanie! My kids always enjoy a Calder project, especially when they get to sift through piles of junk to build something!
Hi!
I just found your blog and I have to say you have done a wonderful job compiling all your students work! Your art show alone was amazing to view!
I was wondering if you remember where you bought the foam pieces to create your calder sculptures…or even what they were called so that I could go on a search for them…what a great idea.
Thanks for your time,
Stephanie
Elementary Art Teacher, Littleton Public Schools, MA
Hi Stephanie – thanks, you are too kind! Here’s the Calder info – those cool little sculpture pieces are actually plastic, from a kit that I purchased at our Grand Rapids Museum. It’s called “Sculpture in a Box” and the kit contains about 95 different colored shapes that lock together. My kids love them. I put about 12 pieces in a zip lok bag and put the bags on each of my tables – the kids work in groups of 3 or 4 to build their group sculptures. They really like using them! I think they were kind of expensive – about $30.00 – but they are sturdy pieces and will last me forever. Here’s the website listed on the container: http://www.shapescapes.com I hope you can find them – your kiddos would love them! -josey
Great pictures of your sculptures. My students are studying Alexander Calder and will be creating their own mobiles from various materials. I teach Gifted Education, and have the opportunity to incorporate art into my class.
Thanks Stephanie! My kids always enjoy a Calder project, especially when they get to sift through piles of junk to build something!