The Grade 10 art students at Souris School have been hard at work in Ms. Uruski’s studio classroom, turning simple slabs of clay into works of art that are as functional as they are fabulous. This quarter, students explored hand-building techniques with a focus on slab construction, creating their very own latte mugs, perfect for cozy mornings or impressing friends with their barista-level style!

Not stopping at mugs, students also designed textured slab tiles inspired by trees, experimenting with surface design, pattern, and texture. Through these projects, students developed their technical skills in clay, learned to explore and communicate ideas visually, and applied elements of design and texture, all while having fun and expressing their unique creativity.

These projects align perfectly with the Manitoba Arts curriculum, encouraging students to investigate materials, reflect on their creative choices, and produce personal, original artwork. Ms. Uruski is proud to see students pushing their boundaries, problem-solving, and bringing their artistic visions to life; one slab at a time!

On October 16th, Souris high school students went into Brandon to learn about crop research and the Brandon Residential School project. In the morning, we explored the Brandon Research and Development Center and discovered the importance of the building. We toured through the greenhouses and genomics labs and also got our hands dirty digging through different types of soils. For the afternoon, students went to the Brandon Residential School site, where they used metal detectors to find "artifacts", used ground penetrating radar (GPR) to survey underneath the ground, and went to the grave site to make an offering of tobacco ties and candy. Although the topics were heavy and the weather was cold, students had a blast and enjoyed the learning experience!