This afternoon a kindergartner asked “Why is the art girl not letting us paint?!” That’s me, the Art Girl. 🤪

Looking for a great way to welcome the last weekend of October and unleash your inner creativity? Be sure to play the Google doodle today, it’s super cool and involves drawing and ghosts!

One of our 6th graders shared this image with me today. Look at the amazing sculpture he created! 2020 has been such an unusual year, but thanks to the creative arts, we have an outlet of endless opportunities to express what is in our hearts. Looking ahead to a bright 2021.

Starry Night Paint Night was spectacular. Van Gogh inspired us all.

Did you miss out on our Thursday paint night? Here’s your second chance! A huge shoutout to Camelot PTA for making this possible. Click the link to view the workshop recording: us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/scmk… Access Passcode: Camelot2021!

For your viewing pleasure, take a look at the magic created by the hearts and hands of Camelot students in the Falls Church Pyramid Art Show. youtu.be/4nUzwjSIHfA

Loved supporting our sixth graders today for their cardboard carnival. Found a cicada in an unexpected place. Thanks for the memories, Camelot Sixers!

The 5th graders worked diligently as creative & critical thinkers as they collaborated to build original board games over the past 2 weeks. Today, these artists tested their creations for the first time. Look out, Hasbro! Our Dragons have some inspiration for you. 🤩✨💡

What a year it’s been, Artists! Congratulations on finishing another chapter. While you enjoy your vacation, you might want to take part in this summer art challenge. See you in August! 👋🏽👋🏿👋🏻👋🏼👋🏾

E-IFTA Adventurers focused on endangered species of Asia & created hand-painted, cut-paper collages to highlight the importance of saving our disappearing creatures. Each masterpiece also includes a visual clue to show a main reason why their animal is on the decline. IFTA & E-IFTA FCPS

E-IFTA Adventurers are creating endangered animal treasure maps this week to highlight a natural wonder of the world - one of the many imperiled critters of Central & South America. Stay tuned for more from our campers as they continue to draw with scissors! IFTA & E-IFTA FCPS

Proud to be a part of the FCPS Art Teacher Exhibition at the Lorton Workhouse. The collection will be on display until October 24th. No admission cost, plenty of inspiration available. Come one, come all!

What does an elementary school art teacher do on the weekend? She paints Matt Amodio as the sun, while passing time until Mondays’ Jeopardy episode.

Looking for something to do tonight? Come support your FCPS art teachers. Drop by the Lorton Workhouse from now till 8 pm and see our artwork on display. workhousearts.org/exhibitions/fc… via Workhouse Arts

Yesterday I had a rare opportunity to do something big in the community, join Mo Willems in the education squad to create the “We Are All Connected” installation at the Kennedy Center. This was Mo Willems’ outgoing event as artist-in-residence & it was quite the celebration!

Get ready, Dragons! Put this on your calendars: February 3rd our second annual Camelot Paint Night. No fee, supplies will be provided thanks to the generosity of the Camelot PTA. More details coming soon here’s what we will be working on: cherry blossoms over Washington D.C.

Hosting Camelot’s Virtual Paint Night was a highlight of my school year. The arts are thriving here! Want a link to view the workshop? Please take a photo of your creation and email it to me at [email protected]. youtu.be/ujrbsXOieRw

Congratulations to the Camelot art students whose work is included in this year’s Falls Church Pyramid Art Show! We had a virtual show this year, please enjoy the exhibit. youtube.com/watch?v=VLPiHa…

We can’t wait to see you on Monday, Dragons! Be sure to check out the interactive photo op in the main hallway.