 A photograph I took this summer in Falmouth "Education is learning what you didn't even know you didn't know."~Daniel J. Boorstin, Democracy and Its Discontents | I'm sure many agree that the summer is magical. This week one of my students wore a shirt with a graphic: "Preserve Summer." One of my favorite reasons for living in New England, however, is the the changing of the seasons; it's like nothing else -- a dream, really. And I absolutely love the start of a new school year. September brings a new beginning of a another academic year compared to the monotony of business life (the life, which, in fact affects many of my own friends and family). Today, Mrs. Vigneau likened the school year to being shot out of a cannonball--you feel like your arms and legs flailing out of control, but eventually you enjoy the ride and by the end of the school year you land softly in a net, take a break, and then prepare for the whole thing again. Well, I'm sure Mrs. Vigneau doesn't know how it really feels to be shot out of a cannonball, and I'm not going to try it either, but I like her analogy. And I feel like we are getting settled and sailing smoothly through the air. My students are all wonderful and are enjoying their routine again. |
 This year the art department at BHS was lucky enough to have two new rooms built for us! The new photography darkroom (more of that to come later) and the Fashion studio. Fashion Design was introduced into the curriculum for the 2012-2013 school year and has gained momentum. Of course there are always hiccups, but on the whole, the class has been successful and rocked the socks off of the competitors! I had a class of 23 students last year and it was a bit hectic but we created some fantastic fashions. This year, we have a modest (but still fabulous) class of 14, keeping the sewing machine to student ratio 1:1! The girls (yes we have all girls, but someday the boys will join) have completed two sewing projects and a screen printing project. We are gearing up for the 2014 Fashion Show which is during BHS's open house on Thursday March 20th. This room used to be empty space in the hallway which was used for storing easels (thank you Ms. Chang for giving up your space!). Ms Chang suggested that we build out the walls to create a new studio classroom and thus the idea for a new fashion room was born. I came in a few times during the summer to see the progress. It took a surprisingly short amount of time. The walls were brought in with windows to create a store-front effect. I have had nothing but positive comments on how great the room looks. I really have to thank the people involved in this project. Without your help and support, this room wouldn't have come to fruition. Forgive me if I left anyone out of this list. This new space allows fashion students room to create, store their supplies, and lay out fabric. Take a look at some of the photos below. The 2014 Fashion Show will run at 7pm on March 20th in the lower library. Check it out!   |
