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The courtyard benches outside Helman Elementary School's new library recently received colorful tile embellishments on the theme of "My Favorite Book."
Thanks to the creativity of 240 Helman School students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the outside reading area has been transformed into an inviting place to read a book, hear a story or seek refuge from the weather.
As part of an Artist in the Schools program, Sue Springer, owner and artist at Illahe Studios and Gallery, worked with 10 classes to create tiles with images from their favorite books. Monica Rivera, an art student at Southern Oregon University, assisted as part of a college internship program.
At the initial classroom meeting, students discussed books, how imagination creates images in your mind while reading and ways to express the love they have for their favorite books.
The students then created simple drawings to use as reference when painting the tiles.
At the second classroom session, students hand painted the 6-inch tiles with high-fired glazes which, after firing, resulted in a hard glazed surface, which will withstand generations of student use.
Images of Harry Potter, Captain Underpants and Horton join Curious George and Olivia the Pig to create a colorful gift from the students to their school community.
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