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Inspired by a visit to the Metropolitan
Museum of Art and viewing of Romare Bearden's "The Block," a six panel
18' x 4' collage tribute to Harlem,
I introduced this artist to my daughter's
first grade class. They were studying community. I lead the class in a
workshop, each child creating their
own collage building. When hinged
together the class had an instant neighborhood. This also began a long relationship with Scholastic's Instructor Magazine. I became a regular writer
for their Masterpiece of the Month
feature with pull out poster, and wrote
the accompanying artist workshops
as well. The Masterpiece poster/workshop series won a Neal Award for best
magazine department.

magazine articles & activities

 



Haring project

Romare Bearden. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor,
August 2002

A kid's neighborhood college: How do first graders create a whole new neighborhood? With a Romare Bearden inspired group collage! (Art Workshop) by Christy Hale, Instructor, August 2002 SAMPLE LESSON!

Limbourg Brothers: Tres Riches Heures, October. (Masterpiece of the Month) by
Christy Hale, Instructor, October 2002

Light up the page: create original texts
with brilliant illuminations. (Art Workshop)
by Christy Hale, Instructor, October 2002

Jaune Quick-to-See Smith. (Masterpiece
Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, November 2002

Marx Chagall. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, January/February 2003

M.C. Escher. (Masterpiece of the Month) by Christy Hale, Instructor, April 2003


Create tessellations like M.C. Escher. (Art Workshop) by Christy Hale, Instructor, April 2003  SAMPLE LESSON!

Sonia Delaunay: an early, 20th-century artist with a versatile, bold, and abstract style. (Masterpiece of the Month) by Christy Hale, Instructor, March 2003

Mural: "Reach High". (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, September 2003

The Mona Lisa. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, November 2003

Faith Ringgold: share the artist's wonderful story-quilt Tar Beach, then invite your students to create their own autobiographical squares. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, January 2004

Piecing it together: with these collaborative quilting projects, the whole truly is greater than the sum of the parts. (Quilting in the Classroom, Editorial) by Christy Hale, Instructor, January 2004

Ancient pottery: spark a study of Ancient Greece and the first Olympics by learning about the arts of the time. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor,  May 2004

Dragon tapestry. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, November 2004

Art in the classroom: make it part of your curriculum! by Christy Hale, Instructor, January 2005

Mysterious Magritte: In this Surrealist masterpiece, an unusual spring "rainstorm" astounds and delights the viewer. (Masterpiece Poster & Lesson) by Christy Hale, Instructor, March 2005

Jasper Johns: Flag. Red, white and you! An easy-to-do flag art workshop. Activity by Christy Hale,
Instructor, August 2005

34 Ideas to Use Now! Activities by Christy Hale, Instructor, September 2005

Harvest-time crafts/Fiskars advertisement by Christy Hale, Instructor, October/November 2005

Van Gogh: The Starry Night. How many van Goghs do you have in your class? Activity by Christy Hale, Instructor, December 2005

Haring Inspired Dance Frieze. Activity by Christy Hale, Instructor, January/February 2006  SAMPLE LESSON!

Make Your Own American Gothic. Activity by Christy Hale, Instructor, October 2006

My Hero! Shirts inspired by Faith Ringgold. Activity by Christy Hale, Instructor, January/February 2007

Hokusai: Red Fuji. Make Your Own Layered Block Prints. Activity by Christy Hale, Instructor, March/April 2007  SAMPLE LESSON!

Get Smart with Art! From sculptures to animation, get crafty with these 36 fresh and fun ideas. Contributions by Christy Hale, Instructor, January/February 2009

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