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8th Grade Makerspace Class Makes Lasting Art for the Community

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Ms. Othmer’s 8th grade Art Makerspace class has been hard at work creating works of functional art that will be given to groups and organizations in the WMS and Brewster communities. The goal of each group’s project is to make lasting creations that will benefit those around them.

Students have been working in groups to develop a concept for their creations, reach out to organizations in the county, and plan each stage of the development of their piece. Each project requires collaboration and cooperation within the group in order to reach completion, and students have been honing their communication skills as they reach out to various organizations to pitch and refine their project ideas.


Not only are students working on projects by which they are inspired and motivated, but they are also mindful of the needs of their audience throughout the creation process. Each project is created with the recipient in mind, in an effort to best deliver a work of art that will have lasting impact and meaning for all.


Jessie Ann Arias, Samantha DeLeo, and Rebecca Seaman: Hanging sculptures made in collaboration with Mr. Solimine’s Life Skills class to be hung in the middle school.
Kayla Fox, Sam Spreter, and Emma Winkler: Relief mural to be hung in the Guiding Eyes for the Blind facility.
Mia Gagnon, Jillian Howard, Emma McMillen, and Siobhan Mulcahy: Children’s mural to be hung in JFK to inspire young artists to create their own artwork.
Alexandra Patino, Alexis Shelley, Gabby Perez, and Isabelle Wilson: Landscape mural to be hung in the Putnam Ridge Senior Facility to provide beautiful views to those who may not be able to enjoy the outdoors.
Brooke Ryan, Gabby Santalis, Chiara Saraceno, and Jillian Schnaudigel: Dog-themed donation banks to be placed in businesses around the community to raise funds and awareness for the Putnam County Humane Society.