Jepson encourages an active arts community. Every now and then students are given the opportunity to participate in hands on art experiences. We have taken field trips, participated in studio lessons at yale, and hosted our own arts and crafts events.
One of our 8th graders closely observing the work of Joseph Stella at Yale Art Gallery
Engaging in response discussion while observing the work of Pablo Picasso
Studying African cultural masks to kick off our sculpture unit
Sculpting bowls at The Clay Date
Balloon sculpture to reflect our arts & crafts day theme "The earth without art is just eh"
Our artists made binoculars for dramatic play out of recycled materials at arts & crafts day
After learning about the Sistine Chapel, student created their own art in the same manner.