Ginger McEachern
Art

My name is Ginger McEachern and I have taught Art for the past 17 years. I received an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Wheelock College in Boston. In addition to being a teacher, I am a working artist and a local art gallery and gift shop owner.

The one word I would use to describe my art class philosophy is EXPLORATION! The art curriculum, at all levels, explores different mediums in the creating art. The children will explore painting; both acrylic and watercolor, clay, collage, graphite, charcoal and colored pencil, print making, markers and sculpture. The art curriculum is closely intertwined with the classroom curriculums whenever possible. Art is used to enhance what is being taught in the classrooms.

Children throughout the class levels are introduced to artists that will help to demonstrate a concept we are working on. Some artists frequently referenced are Georgia O’Keefe, The Impressionists, Frida Kahlo, Wassily Kadinsky, and Jackson Pollack to name just a few. Children will also study the art of different areas of the world.

When the children begin their art exploration they will be introduced to the beginning concepts of color; primary and secondary, color mixing, and shape. Children, early on, will practice with art tools: scissors, pencils, markers and paint. As the children advance they will be introduced to and explore artistic concepts; realistic and abstract art, 3 dimensional and 2 dimensional art and perspective.

It is my hope that children will find and develop their own artistic voice that will carry throughout their lifetime. I believe creating art should be a joyful experience.