New school, new rug

If you've never been an elementary school teacher, you just might not understand the importance of "the carpet". It's a place where many things happen: story time, beginning of a lesson, sharing, interacting. all sorts of great things. Well, this year, I'm working at two elementary schools each with 600 to 700 kiddos. I teach art to all of them and have had to set up an entirely new classroom in addition to the one that I've called home for the past 5 years.
   My love of all things pinterest and art inspired this project.

The finished rug- #1 of 2.

As an art teacher, I have a love for all types of art. Although, abstract art is not my most favorite, I do appreciate it. Especially the work of Wassily Kandinsky, father of abstract art.  I love the simplicity of some of best known art centering on concentric circles. 
   After reading many, many post and pinning most of them to a pinboard about painted rugs, I decided to create one of my own with help from the whole family.

The Project

Materials:

one (1) plastic backed canvas drop cloth purchased at home depot ($15)

craft acrylic paints in lots of colors

cheap-o sponge brushes

 

I began by cutting the canvas in half. I love the fact that it's plastic on the back- no bleeding through.
Next I divided the canvas into 8 equal squares- about 24 X 24.
Using a photo from this site:   http://kidsartists.blogspot.com/2011/02/concentric-circles-in-style-of.html
 We began to create different squares, check it out.

Continue to add until you complete all the squares. I love the look of the completed rug. It just needs a coat of clear sealant to protect it from all the kids. I love it and plan on making many more.

'til later,
Tangy