VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ARTS AT THE PRIORY
At The Priory School, students have endless opportunities to express themselves in creative and meaningful ways. Designed to help children acquire visual literacy and develop their creative potential, our dynamic visual arts program actively involves students in the creative process, teaching them various methods to represent, express, and symbolize their feelings and ideas.
NURTURING CREATIVITY AND IMAGINATION
Our passionate art teacher acts as a mentor to the students, facilitating artistic encounters, stimulating their imaginations, and developing their skills in a playful atmosphere that fosters the growth of self-confidence. By encouraging experimentation and exploration, we help students discover their unique artistic voices.
Classes are taught in small groups (approximately 12-14 students) to ensure personalized attention and meaningful interactions. Our art room provides a vibrant and inspiring space where students can explore various mediums and techniques. The language of instruction for our art classes is French, further enhancing students' linguistic skills alongside their artistic development.
VISUAL ARTS NEWS
Celebrating Mme Jihane Mossalim’s Achievement
Please join us in congratulating our art teacher, Mme Jihane Mossalim, on the publication of her article in the Canadian Art Teacher Journal. In her insightful piece, Mme Mossalim shares her innovative artistic process, detailing the methods she uses to create engaging portraits. She skillfully blends traditional art-making tools with emerging technologies like AI and AR.
Enjoy reading the article located on page 42: Canadian Art Teacher | Enseigner les arts au Canada | Vol. 19 | No. 2 | 2023 – CSEA (csea-scea.ca)
ART WORKS
Our students' stunning artworks adorn The Priory's walls and corridors. In the "Sunflowers through Art" project, sixth graders created pieces inspired by Gustav Klimt, Vincent Van Gogh, Claude Monet, and Paul Nash. Fifth graders painted watercolor sunflowers inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe, while fourth graders crafted in the style of Gustav Klimt. Third graders made fabric collages inspired by Ian Berry, and fifth graders created AI portraits influenced by Mario Klingemann. Enjoy the creative talents of our students.
L'ATELIER POISSON D'ARGILE
Our fourth graders were visited by Pierre-Michel Le Breton and Marie-Ève Pigeon of L'Atelier Poisson D'Argile during art class. The students experimented with clay sculpting techniques to create Valentine's Day-themed frames. Thank you, Mme Mossalim, for your dedication and making art inspiring for our students!
ARTS WEEK
During Arts Week, students engaged in hands-on art workshops led by Montréal experts from Guidatour. These workshops helped students explore and understand their city, providing insights into Québec's vibrant metropolis.
Through guided tours and interactive activities, students learned about Montréal's architecture, street art, and historical events. They expressed "their Montréal" through drawing, painting, and mixed media projects, fostering a sense of pride and belonging.