Arts
Visual Arts
St. Martin’s visual art students celebrate the creative process through self-expression and a sense of wonder. Students work with a variety of media, gaining confidence through instruction and practice. The art teachers nurture and encourage, as well as challenge students to find their creative voice. Our program is designed to emphasize hands-on learning with a project-based curriculum.
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Early Childhood
The Early Childhood art program allows students to express themselves creatively through a variety of art activities. Students are encouraged to develop skills while exploring materials, styles and history of many artists. The art projects are integrated with the curriculum of the classrooms and school-wide programs. -
Elementary School
Classes provide techniques, concepts and materials for research and discovery. Elementary students are encouraged to experiment with a variety of media (drawing, painting, pottery weaving and printmaking). St. Martin’s students learn to understand the role fine arts plays in their school community and the world. -
Middle School
Visual Arts classes in Middle School encourage the enjoyment of artistic discovery and process. Students learn to appreciate the work of their peers and further develop a sense of craftsmanship and aesthetics. Students are presented problems to solve visually, building on what they have learned in the past with advanced techniques, materials and concepts. Emphasis is placed on innovation, experimentation and finding one’s creative voice. Middle School students work more independently in a casual art lab setting in printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, book arts, fiber arts, drawing and painting.
St. Martin’s Episcopal School is a private day school for students in preschool through grade 8, located in Atlanta, GA. We are dedicated to providing a quality education of the whole person in a loving, Christian atmosphere, which fosters lifelong learning.
