Square 1 Art

This week students will be bringing home a Square 1 Art paper to work on for homework. If you are unfamiliar with it, Square 1 Art is an art fundraiser that helps raise money for the art room! Students will use the paper provided to draw a picture of their choice. The paper will be collected (and graded as homework) and then sent out to the Square 1 Art company who will then be able to turn the artwork into keepsakes. Later in the term students will bring home information on purchasing keepsakes, like phone cases, decorative pillows and flags, and coffee mugs, and part of the proceeds go toward the FCCS art department so we can buy new art supplies!

These keepsakes make GREAT holiday gifts since the keepsakes will be in for pickup in December. Artwork suggestions include:

• A holiday theme
• Winter theme
• Self portrait
• Family pet/favorite animal

The company suggests that students use vibrant art mediums, like markers or acrylic paint, because they will print well. Colored pencils or crayons may be used as well, but they must be used with enough pressure to keep the color dark and completely full. Vibrant colors show up best when printed, so black and white or pencil drawings are discouraged.

It is imperative that this homework assignment is turned in on the day it is due. All orders must be submitted prior to Monday, October 19th -- this is the day that the artwork will be mailed to the Square 1 Art company.

Due dates are as follows:

6 & 7/8(1) - Monday, October 12

5(1) & 7/8(2) - Tuesday, October 13

5(2) - Thursday, October 15




More information and examples of keepsakes can be found at https://www.square1art.com/.

Please contact me ASAP if anyone is struggling with coming up with an idea for their artwork. Students are only given one S1A paper, so it is suggested that students practice sketching their image on scrap paper or their sketchbooks before they draw on the final paper.


Click the LINK to access the homework instructions.