QUILTS!

So sorry for the long delay in posts, but we Moore Marvels have been VERY busy as of late! This past week we learned about quilts in a variety of ways. We read Tomie de Paola's book "A Quilt Story" and also a non-fiction text about how quilts are made. We then experimented in making paper quilt designs (using a grid and paper squares and triangles) and even had our resident quilt expert, Kelly T (JT's mom) come and do 9-patch quilt blocks with the students. The results were beautiful (and can be seen in the picture above). KT also brought some of her beautiful homemade quilts for the children to enjoy. We looked at the quilts, spread them out on the floor and played games on the quilts, and a few of us even rolled around a bit whilst wrapped up in the quilts.


After all this preparation we then went to see the Gee's Bend Quilts on exhibit at the Austin Museum of Art downtown. We got to ride the bus (an adventure in itself) and then see many beautiful quilts and even a few sculptures and paintings. When a museum assistant sat with us for a few minutes after our tour she asked a few questions about a quilt hanging on the wall behind her. When she asked what the students noticed about the two pieces behind her JG piped up, "THAT QUILT IS ASSYMETRICAL!" to which the museum assistant said, "We have to put that in our docent newsletter... a kindergartener remembering the word 'assymetrical'!"


After viewing the quilts we had the opportunity to do a little artwork ourselves in the kid-friendly art room. You may have already seen the masterpieces many made with graph squares and colorful architect's tape. When we got back to the classroom the students all said the art room was their favorite part! With a creative group like this I think we can all see why... Great job, Marvels!