Art Education Program MDCPS

The I Do, We Do, You Do Gyotaku printmaking session at North Twin Lakes with Ms. Reynel and Ms. Morales was a wonderful experience filled with creativity and hands-on learning. Students had the opportunity to explore the traditional Japanese printing technique step by step, building confidence as they moved from guided demonstration to collaborative practice and finally to creating their own prints independently.

It was exciting to see their curiosity, teamwork, and pride as each unique fish print came to life. Sessions like this highlight how engaging process-based artmaking can deepen understanding while making learning truly memorable.

Students from Lawton Chiles Middle School enjoyed a rainy and inspiring field trip to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. They observed plant life, natural patterns, and environmental design firsthand. The experience connected art, science, and nature through sketching and exploration activities. Students gained a deeper appreciation for botanical diversity and outdoor learning. It was a meaningful opportunity to connect creativity with the natural world.

Students at Homestead Middle School worked together on a collaborative Zentangle painting using India ink and making air dry clay monsters with their art teacher Mr. Planells during their support visit, they explored pattern, repetition, and contrast. Each student contributed unique designs that came together to form a cohesive large-scale artwork. The zentangle process emphasized teamwork, focus, and mindful mark-making and the claymaking displayed their wonderful individualities.