Kapawe’no First Nation – This week in Grade 4 Art at the Kapawe’no Nêhiyawak School, our students engaged in a hands-on lesson aligned with Alberta’s Fine Arts Program of Studies, specifically within the Visual Arts Component under Reflection, Depiction, and Composition. The focus was on developing technical skills through exploration and experimentation with various paint brush types and understanding their unique effects.
To apply their learning, students created paintings of sunrises and sunsets. They practiced layering colors and using different brushes to capture the gradients, silhouettes, and atmosphere of these natural scenes. It was wonderful to see students engage creatively, making thoughtful choices about which brushes to use for clouds, sun rays, and landscapes.
The lesson encouraged artistic expression, observational skills, and technical experimentation. The results were vibrant and expressive artworks that showcased the students’ growing confidence and creativity with painting tools.
Last modified: June 2, 2025
