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Show Page 8 THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Volume III, Issue VII February 1, 2001 The Artful Classroom A child becomes totally engrossed, immersed in the process of making a work of art. The sensation of feeling the smooth thick paint sliding onto the easel paper calms the child and brings pleasure in the creation. When the child grapples with the challenge of representing an object or person on the page, she is engaging in a task that is both demanding and satisfying. Teachers provide an assortment of art materials that children may choose from to make their own unique creations. We do not have the children copy a teacher’s model or make a designated product. We encourage them to use the materials in different ways. Art is a vital and vibrant part of the early childhood program, contributing to all aspects of the young child’s development. As they draw, paint, and sculpt, children think creatively, make decisions, and solve problems. Children’s fine motor skills are developed naturally through manipulation of brushes, crayons, scissors, and clay. All of these activities prepare children for writing in later years. Language also is developed as kids talk about color, shape, and size, and as they describe their work to friends and teachers. To encourage your child’s artistic enterprises, provide large blank paper (the ends of newsprint rolls can be purchased at a nominal cost from your local newspaper, or you can recycle paper by letting your child use the back of office paper), watercolors, markers, or chalk for use at home. Art supplies also make great gifts! Value your child’s efforts and expose him or her to quality artwork through visits to museums and art shows. Recognize that young children learn in a variety of ways and that creative activities provide positive, satisfying experiences for all children. Note: This article is provided courtesy of Old Firehouse Child Care. Ogden Valley Library Update January-February 2001 “Acrylic Abstracts,” an Exhibit featuring works of the artist Chris Zenger, will be on display from January 3 to February 9. Huntsville artist Steve Johnson will be showing his latest book No Bad Apples in the display case at the Ogden Valley Branch, also from January 3 to February 9. A former fireman and horse trainer, Johnson has been able to build a career selling original art and prints of his work. The charm of Johnson’s paintings is their accurate observation of the simple rural life as it is actually lived in Weber County. February 2001 The Children’s Book Discussion Group will continue discussing Patricia MacLachlan’s Sarah, Plain and Tall at the Ogden Valley Branch on Monday, February 5, at 7 p.m. Please contact Lydia Pecina-Hunt at the Ogden Valley Branch (745-2220) or Cathy Morton at the Main Library (337-2639) with questions. The Family Reading Riot will be held on Monday, February 12, at 7:00 p.m. Library reading specialist will present family-oriented activities as well as fun tips on keeping kids reading. Call Cathy Morton for more information at 337-2639. American Heart Month will be observed with a program highlighting exercise ideas, healthy diets, and ways to a stress free life. For more information, please contact Sharol Warner at 745-2220. The U.A.C. Religions of the World Exhibit will be open to the public from February 12 to March 8. THINK OF THE FUTURE The Ogden Valley Land Trust a non-profit organization For more information Call (801) 745-2048 What the Three Tenors are to Music, the Four Teachers are to Art! By Nancy McNeal Art Teacher, Central Middle School Artwork featured at the current exhibit at the Eccles Community Art Center brings appreciation for the artistic contributions of teachers from local high schools. The work reflects a variety of approaches to creative expression in oil and watercolor painting, photography and in clay. The photography of Bruce Burningham, an instructor at Ogden High School, captures urban views contrasting seasonal changes as well as daylight and nighttime lighting of the same locations. Ed Palmer, also of Ogden High, displays a collection of utilitarian pottery in diverse colors and shapes, which also appear in whimsical clay objects of towers and turrets incorporating many textures and glazes. Representing Fremont High, Keith Dabbs paintings range from watercolors of flowers in rich dark backgrounds to landscapes of the book cliffs and canyon red rock cliffs and valleys. Warm peach colored tones glow from within the oil on linen paintings, some of which depict rural winter scenes, created by Travis Crowther from Weber High. Students and other members of the community will find inspiration to explore and implement the art techniques exemplified in this exhibit. These artworks will be on display at the historic brick Victorian mansion on the corner of Jefferson and 25th streets until February 23, 2001. The public is invited to visit. Admission is free. Regular gallery hours are weekdays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call (801) 392-6935 or look on-line at www.ogden4arts.org. Happy Valentine’s Day ATTENTION CONTRACTORS: FOR RENT: Office space and open storage for contractor equipment. S&S Excavating will have a fulltime mechanic for construction equipment and agricultural repair. S&S Excavating can handle all your landscape, rock placement, excavating & snow removal needs. Contact Thom Summers, Elise Summers, or Jule Phalen @ 745-2309. S&S Excavating – WE DIG OUR VALLEY! 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