See Wisconsin K-8 students' sculptures using yarn, fabric and cardboard

Artwork created by Anna, a fourth-grade student at Seeds of Health Elementary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth grade students learned about Mexican Folk art and the sun motif that is seen in many ceramic artworks.

A hand-stitched elephant created by Ella W., age 13, an eighth-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A three-dimensional letter sculpture constructed out of plaster by Makenna, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Lomira Middle School in Lomira, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A flamingo sculpture created using styrofoam, bamboo, beads and acrylic paint by Alba, age 8, a second-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Miwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Alba's teacher, Dan Schwarten: "Alba researched flamingos and wanted to create a styrofoam sculpture. Her flamingo is standing in water and eating crustaceans which result in the pink color of the feathers."

Artwork created by Joseph age 12, a seventh-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A book sculpture created by Meenali, a third-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A meat truck sculpture created by Samantha, an eighth-grade student at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created a food truck, a menu in Canva and a toilet paper sculpture of the food represented by their food truck.

A coiled yarn basket created made by Elizabeth, age 13, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used yarn and coiling cord to create functional art pieces after studying basketmaking traditions across time and cultures.

Artwork created by Lucy and Audrina, eighth-grade students at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students chose their favorite snack or candy and created a giant lifesize version using butcher block paper, paint and newspaper based on work by artist Claes Oldenburg.

Artwork created by Demari, age 12, a seventh-grade student at the Grantosa Drive School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Demari's teacher, Elizabeth Stahle: "The class studied the art of Shinique Smith, a contemporary artist. (Tyrone) created this abstract art using recycled fabric."

Artwork created by Amelia and Amelia, eighth-grade students at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students chose their favorite snack or candy and created a giant lifesize version using butcher block paper, paint and newspaper based on work by artist Claes Oldenburg.

A cardboard, paint and plaster-wrapped shoe sculpture created by CeNiya, a seventh-grade student at the Cass Street School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A Ring Pop sculpture created fall 2023 by Steven and Zach, eighth-grade students at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students chose their favorite snack or candy and created a giant lifesize version using butcher block paper, paint and newspaper based on work by artist Claes Oldenburg.

A KFC-themed sculpture created fall 2023 by Megan and Alison, eighth-grade students at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students created a food truck, a menu in Canva, and a toilet paper sculpture of the food represented by their food truck.

A book sculpture created by Cristian, a third-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A cardboard, paint and plaster-wrapped shoe sculpture created by Jamilett, a seventh-grade student at the Cass Street School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.

A Trolli candy sculpture created by TJ, an eighth-grade student at Denmark Middle School in Denmark, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students chose their favorite snack or candy and created a giant lifesize version using butcher block paper, paint and newspaper based on work by artist Claes Oldenburg.

A tic tac toe pizza slice sculpture created by Luke, age 13, a seventh-grade student in the Wabeno Area School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Luke's teacher, Breanne Kanak: "Students had to develop a theme for their project and create game pieces that connected to their chosen theme and idea. Luke made pepperoni and mushroom slices for his game pieces, which are functional and look delicious."

A cardboard, paint and plaster-wrapped shoe sculpture created by La'ree, a seventh-grade student at the Cass Street School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Zayden, age 10, a fourth-grade student in the Wabeno Area School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023. Fourth-graders created obeservational drawings of musical instruments to prepare for metal tooling artworks. From Zayden's teacher, Breanne Kanak: "Zayden was meticulous in his metal tooling and created a unique frame with tons of lightning bolts and bright colors."

Artwork created by Tyrone, age 12, a seventh-grade student at the Grantosa Drive School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. From Tyrone's teacher, Elizabeth Stahle: "The class studied the art of Shinique Smith, a contemporary artist. (Tyrone) created this abstract art using recycled fabric."

A cardboard, paint and plaster-wrapped shoe sculpture created by I'Reaei, a seventh-grade student at the Cass Street School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.

A book created fall 2023 by Nova, a second-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created fall 2023 by Jazlynn, age 13, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students selected a candy or snack of their choice and enlarged it to scale on brown kraft paper and worked with color mixing skills to complete the surface design.

A cardboard, paint and plaster-wrapped shoe sculpture created by Rashad, a seventh-grade student at the Cass Street School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Miracle, a fifth-grade student at Roosevelt Elementary School in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created fall 2023 by Mia, age 13, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students selected a candy or snack of their choice and enlarged it to scale on brown kraft paper and worked with color mixing skills to complete the surface design.

A "miniature graffiti fence sculpture" made of popsicle sticks, oven-baked clay and acrylic paint by Heidi, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Lomira Middle School in Lomira, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Anthony, age 14, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in fall 2023. Students selected a candy or snack of their choice and enlarged it to scale on brown kraft paper and worked with color mixing skills to complete the surface design.

A coiled yarn basket created fall 2023 by Joseph, age 13, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used yarn and coiling card to create functional art pieces after studying basketmaking traditions across time and cultures.

Artwork created by Camara, age 13, an eighth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students selected a candy or snack of their choice and enlarged it to scale on brown kraft paper and worked with color mixing skills to complete the surface design.

A tapete made by Eli, a student at the University School of Milwaukee, included in the larger work titled Tapetes: Una Celebración de la Vida, in fall 2023. Students used tiny rolled balls of crépe paper to create the symbols and backgrounds to honor their chosen individual.

A tapete made by Mads, a student at the University School of Milwaukee, included in the larger work titled Tapetes: Una Celebración de la Vida, in fall 2023. Students used tiny rolled balls of crépe paper to create the symbols and backgrounds to honor their chosen individual.

"Tapetes: Una Celebración de la Vida" created by five fifth-grade students at the University School of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students created individual artwork to honor individuals who have passed away. Some students chose family members, friends or people who were an inspiration to them.

A book created by Andrew, a third-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A cow sculpture created by Stella H., age 13, a seventh-grade student at the Edgewood Campus School in Madison, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Penny, age 8, a third-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Miwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Penny's teacher, Dan Schwarten: "Penny researched flamingos and created a diorama for her presentation to classmates. She worked with a variety of found/ recycled materials and art supplies."

Artwork created by Ella, age 12, a seventh-grade student at St. Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Bianca, age 11, a sixth-grade student at MacDowell Montessori School in Miwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. From Bianca's teacher, Dan Schwarten: "Bianca researched penguins and decided to create a diorama of penguins and their habitat from a variety of found/ recycled materials and air-dry clay."

Artwork created by Bibi and Markell, ages 7 and 8, third-grade students at MacDowell Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Bibi and Markell researched elephants and wanted to create a Plaster craft sculpture of an elephant to visually support their research presentation.

A book created by Max, a second-grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Caradee, age 12, a seventh-grade student at Saint Francis Xavier Middle School in Appleton, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Snigdha, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used paper to construct their masks demonstrating symmetry and pattern.

A glass sculpture created by Sophie S., a severnth-grade student at the St. Bruno Parish School in Dousman, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Inspired by Dale Chihuly.

Artwork created by Shannon, age 7, a second-grade student in the Dodgeland School District in Wisconsin in fall 2023.

Artwork created fall 2023 by Zayden, age 10, a fourth grade student in the Wabeno Area School District in Wisconsin. Fourth graders created obeservational drawings of musical instruments to prepare for metal tooling artworks. From Zayden's teacher, Breanne Kanak: "Zayden was meticulous in his metal tooling and created a unique frame with tons of lightning bolts and bright colors."

A book created fall 2023 by Naya, a third grade student at Bay View Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

A three-dimensional letter sculpture constructed out of plaster in by Zoey, age 13, a seventh-grade student at Lomira Middle School in Lomira, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A "miniature graffiti fence sculpture" made of popsicle sticks, oven-baked clay and acrylic paint by Mia, age 11, a sixth-grade student at Lomira Middle School in Lomira, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Paris, age 11, a sixth-grade student at the Wedgewood Park International School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Students used paper to construct their masks demonstrating symmetry and pattern.

Hand-stitched by Harvey M. J., age 13, an eighth-grade student at Fernwood Montessori School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

Artwork created by Ariana, a fourth-grade student at Seeds of Health Elementary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in fall 2023. Fourth-grade students learned about Mexican Folk art and the sun motif that is seen in many ceramic artworks.

An "applehead" American folk art sculpture created by Macy L, a fifth-grade student at the St. Bruno Parish School in Dousman, Wisconsin, in fall 2023.

A sketchbook cover created using a gel plate printing technique by Christian, an eighth grade student at St. John's Northwestern Academies in Delafield, Wisconsin.