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There’s a lot going on in my classrooms. I teach K through 12th grade so there’s something for just about everyone. Instagram is the most up to date, but scroll down and you’ll find posts giving you a more in depth look at some of our projects.

It's almost time for school again! I'm reminiscing It's almost time for school again! I'm reminiscing of the very first project from last year that involved all classes working together. It was a gorgeous collaboration that remained on display for two months at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens 🌼🧡. It was a ton of work and time, but so fun and worth it! #firstdayofschool #classartprojects #artcollaboration #vla @valleyleadershipk12
I'm playing catch up with a couple of late finishe I'm playing catch up with a couple of late finishers. I'm ecstatic with how this project went❤️...from concept to planning, photographing, drawing, and painting, this assignment was a lot of fun. What better way to copy the masters? #girlwithapearlearring #oilpainting #studentwork #studentart
It was a frantic finish for the last project of th It was a frantic finish for the last project of the year! Everyone seemed to thrive under the pressure. 💎😅 I'm already working on some great projects for next year. #schoolsoutforsummer #lastdayofclass @valleyleadershipk12
Peep this dragon sculpture! It was the last day of Peep this dragon sculpture! It was the last day of class for some so it was the last chance for any unfinished projects.  @valleyleadershipk12 #artclass
The clay is painted! I love the spring themes. 💙🌈 #schoolart #clayprojects @valleyleadershipk12
It must be a boy thing to test every limit 😂. D It must be a boy thing to test every limit 😂. Don't worry it's just bubbles with a little watercolors. #mouthfullofpaint @valleyleadershipk12 #boyadventures
The lowers school tried out bubble painting today. The lowers school tried out bubble painting today. It wasn't as successful as we had hoped due to the rambunctious wind 🌬️ so we retreated indoors to just color. We live to art another day. @valleyleadershipk12 #bubbleart #elementaryart #springweather #outdoorclassroom
Pebbles + buttons + mortar = beautiful mosaics in Pebbles + buttons + mortar = beautiful mosaics in the upper school! 🌈 We'll call this experimental art since we're not quite sure how it'll turn out. 😉 @valleyleadershipk12 #highschoolart #mosaics #mosaicart #stoneart
Yep, I'm behind in posting...let's blame the weath Yep, I'm behind in posting...let's blame the weather! 🤣🌞🌈🌼 For the month of April all of the classes have been getting their hands into clay. Here's a few samples from the upper and lower classes. The older classes sculpted around their creatures' eyes and made bowls. The younger classes learned coiling. #clay #sculpture #springclasses @valleyleadershipk12
I'm a week behind, but here's how amazing our crea I'm a week behind, but here's how amazing our creature feature eyes turned out. They're mesmerizing! #art2 #highschoolart #artclass @valleyleadershipk12
We decided to make our own versions of Girl With A We decided to make our own versions of Girl With A Pearl Earring for our final project in Advanced Painting. After a silly photo shoot full of giggles, each student started on their self portrait. They're going to look stunning in a frame.

I'll have to dig out their first day projects to compare the progress 😍. #paintingclass #lastdayproject #girlwithpearlearring
Resin is going to make our eyes pop! I can't wait Resin is going to make our eyes pop! I can't wait to see the finally results. #paintpouring #highschoolart @valleyleadershipk12
Feast your eyes on our illuminated letters ❤️. Feast your eyes on our illuminated letters ❤️. We're wrapping up our history of books with this great project compete with metallic paints for the illumination. #illuminatedletters #elementaryart #elementaryschool #artclass  @valleyleadershipk12
The shaving cream prints were a huge success...as The shaving cream prints were a huge success...as most messy projects are. 😄 #elementaryart #shavingcreamprints #watercolors
Our paint pours were a huge success! I'm not sure Our paint pours were a huge success! I'm not sure if the kids were more excited about the art that they were creating, the mess that that they were making, or the fact that their art could have been featured in the original Woodstock. But those little wannabe hippies loved it, and so did I! @valleyleadershipk12 #paintpour #paintpouring #paintpouringart #messyart #artclass #studentwork
Paint pouring today! Only for the brave of heart 😂. They had a lot of fun! @valleyleadershipk12 #paintpour #elementaryartproject #artclass
Illuminated letters tie in nicely with all the pri Illuminated letters tie in nicely with all the printmaking we've been doing. I was impressed with their imaginations used to complete this project. #illuminatedletters #elementaryart #artclass #kidsart  #intheartroom
Don't underestimate kids! As we wrap up our journa Don't underestimate kids! As we wrap up our journaling unit, I asked one of my students to share her creation. We spent a memorable three weeks getting all the layers together with fabulous results ♥️🔥📖. #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
How clever is this page? 😄 #journaling #student How clever is this page? 😄 #journaling #studentwork #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
The students were thrilled to finally be able to t The students were thrilled to finally be able to take their completed scrap journals home. Made from simple paper bags, they turned into books of imaginative self-expression. They wanted to share a few of their favorite pages ❤️. #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
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Favorite Projects:

You’ll find more details and projects walkthroughs on some of our favorite art creations.

Art Class

Oaxacan Llamas

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/llamacover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-14 20:11:512021-12-16 08:17:53Oaxacan Llamas
Art Class

String of Lights

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211207_142257.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-09 22:45:242021-12-09 22:48:45String of Lights
Art Class

Aurora Borealis

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211130_102218.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-02 12:22:332021-12-05 09:05:18Aurora Borealis
Art Class

Light It Up!

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211130_101621rs.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-02 11:53:062021-12-09 22:55:43Light It Up!
Art Class

Watercolor Techniques for Kids

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wtcover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-22 19:38:042021-11-25 19:23:46Watercolor Techniques for Kids
Art Class

Stop Motion Animation

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211109_130645.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-18 14:42:032021-11-28 20:38:23Stop Motion Animation
Art Class

From Lines to Patterns

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVERlinelandscape.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-11 19:01:482021-11-11 19:50:31From Lines to Patterns
Art Class

Do the Monster Mash

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/crocopillarcover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-31 10:40:002021-11-11 19:10:13Do the Monster Mash
Art Class

Mental Canvas Collab

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mentalcanvascover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-28 21:49:582021-11-11 18:29:32Mental Canvas Collab
Art Class

Pendulum Painting

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/coverpendulum.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-24 10:44:562021-10-29 07:51:15Pendulum Painting
Art Class

Types of Lines

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/linecover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-23 21:26:242021-10-28 18:18:56Types of Lines
Art Class

The Value of Bone

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/bonecover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-23 17:07:182021-10-23 17:07:22The Value of Bone
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Check Out What We’re Up To!

There’s a lot going on in my classrooms. I teach K through 12th grade so there’s something for just about everyone. Instagram is the most up to date, but scroll down and you’ll find blogs posts giving you a more in depth look at some of our projects.

It's almost time for school again! I'm reminiscing It's almost time for school again! I'm reminiscing of the very first project from last year that involved all classes working together. It was a gorgeous collaboration that remained on display for two months at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens 🌼🧡. It was a ton of work and time, but so fun and worth it! #firstdayofschool #classartprojects #artcollaboration #vla @valleyleadershipk12
I'm playing catch up with a couple of late finishe I'm playing catch up with a couple of late finishers. I'm ecstatic with how this project went❤️...from concept to planning, photographing, drawing, and painting, this assignment was a lot of fun. What better way to copy the masters? #girlwithapearlearring #oilpainting #studentwork #studentart
It was a frantic finish for the last project of th It was a frantic finish for the last project of the year! Everyone seemed to thrive under the pressure. 💎😅 I'm already working on some great projects for next year. #schoolsoutforsummer #lastdayofclass @valleyleadershipk12
Peep this dragon sculpture! It was the last day of Peep this dragon sculpture! It was the last day of class for some so it was the last chance for any unfinished projects.  @valleyleadershipk12 #artclass
The clay is painted! I love the spring themes. 💙🌈 #schoolart #clayprojects @valleyleadershipk12
It must be a boy thing to test every limit 😂. D It must be a boy thing to test every limit 😂. Don't worry it's just bubbles with a little watercolors. #mouthfullofpaint @valleyleadershipk12 #boyadventures
The lowers school tried out bubble painting today. The lowers school tried out bubble painting today. It wasn't as successful as we had hoped due to the rambunctious wind 🌬️ so we retreated indoors to just color. We live to art another day. @valleyleadershipk12 #bubbleart #elementaryart #springweather #outdoorclassroom
Pebbles + buttons + mortar = beautiful mosaics in Pebbles + buttons + mortar = beautiful mosaics in the upper school! 🌈 We'll call this experimental art since we're not quite sure how it'll turn out. 😉 @valleyleadershipk12 #highschoolart #mosaics #mosaicart #stoneart
Yep, I'm behind in posting...let's blame the weath Yep, I'm behind in posting...let's blame the weather! 🤣🌞🌈🌼 For the month of April all of the classes have been getting their hands into clay. Here's a few samples from the upper and lower classes. The older classes sculpted around their creatures' eyes and made bowls. The younger classes learned coiling. #clay #sculpture #springclasses @valleyleadershipk12
I'm a week behind, but here's how amazing our crea I'm a week behind, but here's how amazing our creature feature eyes turned out. They're mesmerizing! #art2 #highschoolart #artclass @valleyleadershipk12
We decided to make our own versions of Girl With A We decided to make our own versions of Girl With A Pearl Earring for our final project in Advanced Painting. After a silly photo shoot full of giggles, each student started on their self portrait. They're going to look stunning in a frame.

I'll have to dig out their first day projects to compare the progress 😍. #paintingclass #lastdayproject #girlwithpearlearring
Resin is going to make our eyes pop! I can't wait Resin is going to make our eyes pop! I can't wait to see the finally results. #paintpouring #highschoolart @valleyleadershipk12
Feast your eyes on our illuminated letters ❤️. Feast your eyes on our illuminated letters ❤️. We're wrapping up our history of books with this great project compete with metallic paints for the illumination. #illuminatedletters #elementaryart #elementaryschool #artclass  @valleyleadershipk12
The shaving cream prints were a huge success...as The shaving cream prints were a huge success...as most messy projects are. 😄 #elementaryart #shavingcreamprints #watercolors
Our paint pours were a huge success! I'm not sure Our paint pours were a huge success! I'm not sure if the kids were more excited about the art that they were creating, the mess that that they were making, or the fact that their art could have been featured in the original Woodstock. But those little wannabe hippies loved it, and so did I! @valleyleadershipk12 #paintpour #paintpouring #paintpouringart #messyart #artclass #studentwork
Paint pouring today! Only for the brave of heart 😂. They had a lot of fun! @valleyleadershipk12 #paintpour #elementaryartproject #artclass
Illuminated letters tie in nicely with all the pri Illuminated letters tie in nicely with all the printmaking we've been doing. I was impressed with their imaginations used to complete this project. #illuminatedletters #elementaryart #artclass #kidsart  #intheartroom
Don't underestimate kids! As we wrap up our journa Don't underestimate kids! As we wrap up our journaling unit, I asked one of my students to share her creation. We spent a memorable three weeks getting all the layers together with fabulous results ♥️🔥📖. #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
How clever is this page? 😄 #journaling #student How clever is this page? 😄 #journaling #studentwork #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
The students were thrilled to finally be able to t The students were thrilled to finally be able to take their completed scrap journals home. Made from simple paper bags, they turned into books of imaginative self-expression. They wanted to share a few of their favorite pages ❤️. #scrapjournal #junkjournal #elementaryschool #elementaryart #creativeplay @valleyleadershipk12
Load More Follow on Instagram

Blog Posts:

You’ll find more details and projects walkthroughs on some of our favorite projects.

Art Class

Oaxacan Llamas

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/llamacover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-14 20:11:512021-12-16 08:17:53Oaxacan Llamas
Art Class

String of Lights

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211207_142257.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-09 22:45:242021-12-09 22:48:45String of Lights
Art Class

Aurora Borealis

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/20211130_102218.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-02 12:22:332021-12-05 09:05:18Aurora Borealis
Art Class

Light It Up!

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211130_101621rs.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-12-02 11:53:062021-12-09 22:55:43Light It Up!
Art Class

Watercolor Techniques for Kids

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/wtcover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-22 19:38:042021-11-25 19:23:46Watercolor Techniques for Kids
Art Class

Stop Motion Animation

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/20211109_130645.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-18 14:42:032021-11-28 20:38:23Stop Motion Animation
Art Class

From Lines to Patterns

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/COVERlinelandscape.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-11-11 19:01:482021-11-11 19:50:31From Lines to Patterns
Art Class

Do the Monster Mash

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/crocopillarcover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-31 10:40:002021-11-11 19:10:13Do the Monster Mash
Art Class

Mental Canvas Collab

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/mentalcanvascover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-28 21:49:582021-11-11 18:29:32Mental Canvas Collab
Art Class

Pendulum Painting

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/coverpendulum.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-24 10:44:562021-10-29 07:51:15Pendulum Painting
Art Class

Types of Lines

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/linecover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-23 21:26:242021-10-28 18:18:56Types of Lines
Art Class

The Value of Bone

https://i0.wp.com/www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/bonecover.jpg?fit=495%2C400&ssl=1 400 495 Natasha https://www.nashadka.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/isthis-the-logo.png Natasha2021-10-23 17:07:182021-10-23 17:07:22The Value of Bone
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