Students at Scotland Elementary have put together a quilt for permanent display in the school’s front entrance.
Students at Scotland Elementary have put together a quilt that represents their school experience.
In the fall of 2013, 39 fifth grade students under the direction of art teacher Jen Zeyer and parent volunteers each designed a quilt square based upon their experiences as a student at Scotland School.
Scotland Principal Mark Solomon approached Mrs. Zeyer with the idea of having students work together to create a piece of artwork for permanent display that represented the school. The idea of having students work together to create a quilt emerged.
The students who chose to participate met during lunch and recess to generate their ideas and create their squares using drawing, painting or collage techniques to create their artwork.
“The students were proud to take part in a project that they knew would be a permanent fixture at Scotland,” Parent volunteer Kristin Boylan said. “Each student was meticulous and focused on making sure their quilt square was well thought out and artistically designed.”
Another parent volunteer, Dominique Bauthier, added, “I think the kids had a great sense of community doing the quilt. I loved hearing them discuss what they were going to do. They enthusiastically shared ideas about the art and about the activities they wanted to portray.”
Professional quilt maker Amy Trompetter put the pieces together. In the final design, there are quilt squares that represent math, science, music, art, and family nights, and many that reflect the spirit of the school as a happy and giving place.
Mrs. Zeyer said, “Students were able to put their own special memory or experience into their quilt square. I think each student involved felt a sense of accomplishment seeing their work as part of the finished quilt.”
Student Luke Boylan said, “I wanted to be a part of this project because I love art and I love Scotland. It was a lot of fun and I think the quilt looks amazing!”