Pics will be Arriving Shortly...

check back for updated photos of student art work!!!!

Classes are Busy with 2nd Quarter Projects...

Students are off and running with a variety of projects. Projects range from Choice Drawings to Idea Books to making Band Rings to Campaign Art. Many of the projects are being displayed in the hallways. Idea Books will end the semester for the Basic Design students...mark down the due date: December 15th!!!! Until then more projects will be added to the student portfolio.
Don't forget courses end at semester...start preparing for 2nd semester by signing up for your art class now...Painting and Printmaking, 3-D Design, Advanced Art (seniors only), and Graphic Communications. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Kruse.

Pumpkin Sales...

Approximately 10 art club members worked on decorating mini pumpkins for Art Club's Fall Fundraiser. They decorated with glitter, paint and ribbon. Thanks to all who supported this activity!

FALL MUSICAL SETS AND SCENERY...

This week, the art club members will begin work on the backdrop for High School Musical. Students wishing to help may contact Josh P. for the schedule and details. Painters and sketchers are needed!

Classes @ a Glance!

Basic Design-Students are just finishing up CD Covers and starting their grid drawings for the Tempera Painting project.


Drawing-Students are beginning to work with charcoal in a project called Eraser Drawings. They are using a subtractive and additive process with subjects of their choice. Game chalk pastel drawings are now coming in and will be on display in the OHS hallway.


Advanced Art-Students are studying the 4 art theories and completing studio projects based on each. Art as Realism, Art as Formal Order and Art as Expression projects will be finished by quarter. A group project for Art as Function is being considered for those that wish to participate. Others can work individually.


Jewelry-Students have been working with metal learning and demonstrating beginning processes such as: sawing, filing, sanding, and polishing. They have completed an abstract Metal Form and are currently finishing up Native American Fetishes as their pierced piece project.

*Photos of various student work will be posted soon!

Upcoming Meeting...

Art Club Meeting: Tuesday, October 7th during Harbor; ICN room

Art Club Membership Grows

Current Members:

Hannah V. 

Becca D.

Rebecca N. 

Katelin T.

Alycia W. 

Lauren K.

Josh P.  

Ashton V.

Joe L.  

Jade K.

Chelsea G. 

Katie M.

Tara C.

Caid R.

Colton G.

Sponsor:  K. Kruse

*If you are a member not listed, let us know.  If you are not a member and want to join, come to a meeting and sign up!

Highly Creative and Divergent Thinkers of OHS, AKA: Art Club 08

Students who have been in Basic Design are welcomed to join Art Club. This group meets the 1st Tuesday of each month during Harbor. Meetings are held in the ICN room unless stated elsewhere. 

Art Club is a student/sponsor organization based on student interest and time. 

Courses Offered in Room 131

1st Semester

• Basic Design (pre requisite)
• Drawing
• Jewelry
• Advanced Art (seniors only, staff approval)

2nd Semester

• Basic Design (pre requisite)
• Painting and Printmaking
• 3D Design
• Advanced Art (seniors only, staff approval)
• Commercial Art