In June of this year, I was contacted by Harry Hoag Elementary School in Fort Plain NY, to work with the fourth grade student on a grant project. The students were to select historical sites from the area and work with me to create a design that would become the groundwork for a mosaic that will be on display in their school.
On my first visit to the school, I worked with students on choosing historical landmarks for the mosaic and teaching them about mosaic. Most of the children did not even know what a mosaic was. After showing the kids some mosaic pieces, a slideshow where they could see different styles of mosaic, and demonstrations on how to create a mosaic, the kids were bubbling with enthusiasm!!
I went home with a list and photos of some historical landmarks in Fort Plain, that the children thought were important and with their suggestions, I created a design that would make their vision come to life.
Sketch for the Fort Plain Historical Mosaic
Covered Bridge, Bridge over Mohawk River, Fountain at Center of Town,
The Public Library
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