LITTLE WIZARDS TURN WANDS INTO PAINT BRUSHES

By GABRIELLA MARKGJONAJ

Little Britain is home to many of the districts young Wizards and, of those kids, many already have clear artistic talents.  On Friday April 20th, the Little Britain PTO held their annual art fair where students were able to display their amazing works of art.  

GABRIELLA MARKGJONAJ FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

On the day of the event, Little Britain’s two gymnasiums were set up to host the fair after school.  One was designed with all the students’ colorful artwork, and the other with a plethora of stations holding fun activities for the children to partake in. Some of the stations included, fashion illustration, watercolor, and one of the fan favorites, face painting.  With so many stations to choose from, it was hard for the children to pick just one.  Luckily, they were able to take a piece of each station to go as there was a station where the students could design their own goody bags where they could stuff all of their new creations.

Along with the PTO, many students from the Washingtonville High School’s National Art Honor Society attended the event helping the kids understand the new forms of art they were learning.  Their advisor, Mrs. Held, even got in on the action setting up a pottery wheel to demonstrate some of her clay skills.  

One of the most exciting elements of the evening was the expo’s “I Spy With My Little Eye” theme that  delighted students and families alike.   At the first station, there were magnifying glasses and a list of hidden items.  For the rest of the night, the kids were mini detectives in search of those hidden items.  The kids loved the new and fun addition to the event as evidenced by fifth grader Katherine Overvey as she exclaimed, “It was so fun going around and using the magnifying glass to find things.”

Some of the students' artwork that was proudly displayed.

The other end of the expo proudly presented the students’ work.  This was not restricted to pen and paper, but included sculptures, and even live music!  Little Britain prides itself on including live music in their art expos, being that music is such an important part of art. 

The students were set up in the expo room doing mini solos on their designated instruments as the crowds gathered around in awe.  At the end of the night the choirs sang to the large gym and sent everyone home smiling.  It was truly a rewarding night that the children will not soon forget.