In November 2011, Ellen met with 5th grade teacher Rick Costello to begin planning a mural projects with his 5th grade class. The mural will be placed in the library above rows of books, hence the literary theme.
Session 1: The 5th grade class drew their favorites scenes from books they've read.
Session 2: Ellen, and the students created a rough composite drawing on butcher paper.
Step 3: Ellen created a final composite using the students drawings and the students colored it in.
Ellen and friends gridded the 8' x 4' wooden panel and transfferred the line drawing onto the wall using charcoal.
Sessions 4-8: January - February 2012 the students painted the mural.
