W.E.S. Tile Mosaic

 

 

 

 bulletIn the fall of 2003, our elementary school will celebrate its 50th anniversary. In celebration, the students have created a bright, exciting tile mural for the front foyer. All students designed and glazed a tile of their own for the mural. This school-wide art project was created during art classes. The student designs utilized the basic art elements of line, shape, color, and texture. Faculty and staff also contributed to the project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 bulletThe goals for this project were:
  • Celebrate education at Waterman Elementary School.
  • Create an awareness of the past, present and future of W.E.S.
  • Instill students with ownership and pride for their school and their education.
  • Help students develop an appreciation for the individuality of others and the uniqueness of working on a collaborative project.
  • Encourage creative problem-solving and decision making.

 

 

 

bulletThank You

  • Indian Creek Education Foundation; funding
  • Mr. Allen Ham; construction of wall
  • Mrs. Cindy Craig; tile installation
  • W.E.S. students and Staff; artists.
  bulletPictures of the Process
The beginning of the mural layout; Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and Multiage tiles are in place.
A close up of some of the tiles in place.
Fourth graders busy working on their tile designs, integrating the elements from the surrounding tiles.
A close up of tiles in place, some glazed but not fired.
Mrs. Thomson, Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Anderman creating their tiles.
Teachers hard at work!
Mrs. Witzig, are you finished with your design yet? Mrs. Craig laying the first tiles with anxious children looking on.

Mrs. Craig finishing up.

Thank you Mrs. Craig!
... and here it is!