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We are in the final push for the school year which means there might only be a few more posts in our online gallery. This one features some fabulous work by 7th and 8th grader artists. 8th graders have completed … Continue reading →

As the weather starts to warm and the storms and cold of the winter fade into memory, new color and creativity decorates the walls of Falmouth Middle School. 7th grade students completed a long and detailed unit based on the … Continue reading →

Two classes have just finished up some intense pencil drawing units. Both grades reviewed drawing techniques such as hatching, cross hatching, stippling, smudge, etc. These techniques were used to shade and create a range of values (light and dark in … Continue reading →

As we shift to the final trimester of the year (hard to believe) that means its time to see how last term finished up in the artroom. All three grades completed their last units and the results speak for themselves. … Continue reading →

As we start to really emerge from the darkest part of New England winter (but don’t let that Fedb thaw fool you!) FMS students in the 8th and 7th grades have created some lovely and meaningful bursts of color to … Continue reading →

Both 6th grade and 7th grade students have recently finished up some exciting and colorful ceramics units here at FMS. Seventh graders examined the precise and detailed dotted motif of the Lombok tribe from Indonesian. Traditional masks would be carved from wood … Continue reading →

  8th grade students have finished up a lengthy study of still life objects. They built the set-up, arranging the objects and themselves to create an interesting composition. We began lightly with basic shapes, working to make sure objects were the … Continue reading →

On the darkest day of the year. As we head out for winter break on the solstice, when the sun spends its fewest hours in our lives, lets these beautiful spring flowers bring some light to your life. Inspired by the zoomed … Continue reading →

Sixth grade students began with a short study of leaves. Using colored pencil to draw leaves they found on the ground around the school. We then worked with the concept of “stylization” and thoughts on graphic design to create leaf … Continue reading →