Under Mr. Pierce’s instruction, today’s afterschool photography program Kids with Cameras class tackled still life, starring fruits and vegetables, to go with our “food focus” for this semester. Stacey Peyakov from our local produce stand Wynola Flats donated produce for us to work with (thank you, Stacey!)
I threw in my own week’s groceries as well as every basket, platter, small bowl and linen in my house. Other instructors added vases, spools of yarn, a jug of paintbrushes, bowls, shells, lanterns….. We ended up with a great selection of props.
Mr. Pierce gave an excellent short presentation on the concept of “still life,” and then outlined a few things the kids should be thinking about: light, texture, color, shadow, etc.
Then the kids went for it. And I loved it. 100% of the kids, 100% engaged, for 100% of the class. I was in pedagogical heaven.
Selecting materials:
Our ratio of instructors/adults to students was almost 1:1. The kids consulted with the teachers, and the teachers helped to set up their shots.
One of the students suggested we tip over the tables to make areas to create the arrangements This worked great as a way to hang linens or butcher paper for backdrops.
Watching the students exercise their creativity was a joy. They’d work with one set of items they collected, arranging and re-arranging, and after getting their photographs, they’d head back and try something totally different. I’d say they were definitely “in the zone.”
These faces say it all! A great day!
What's not to like? 
This is terrific. This is teaching and learning at its finest….cheers to all~
Thanks!! Did I miss you at Applepalooza?
Yes 😦 Boo–I had to make a quick trip up and back, left at 3…. miss you and WILL make it up to visit. So happy to see your important and amazing work!
Beautiful.
Thank you!
What’s not to like! great job everyone! jh
Indeed!
I get more out of it than I give, for sure!
Anne
That’s the way, isn’t it?
T,
Veggies never looked so good ………and good for you. You can use this line if you need to.dad
I’ll be sure to give you credit! Today I eat in the garden with Elliot for National Take Your Parent to Lunch Day…pictures coming!
I love it when learning becomes fun!
Grow food, make art…that sounds awfully familiar!
Fantastic. Fortunate students to have so many caring adults around them.
You’re right! Thanks to all the instructors, current and prospective, that keep showing up for the kids.