Wellesley Middle school students spend the first two years here continuing their visual art studies in general studio art courses. These semester-long courses allow students to hone their elementary skills all while learning advanced art techniques and be introduced to new art materials not previously shown in the elementary level. Both grade levels have been split up for students to have a chance to learn and master skills in both 2D and 3D formats such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Within the two years of Grade 6 and 7, students get to experience a wide variety of art materials and learn to express their artistic styles with each new challenge set forth.
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Instructor/Educator
Jacqui Martell has been teaching art for Wellesley Public Schools since 2008. She has taught at every grade level and in almost every building in the district. Trained as a metalsmith and sculptor, Ms. Martell holds a BFA in 3D fine art and art history from Massachusetts College of Art and Design and an M. ed. with a concentration in studio art from Framingham State University. She loves helping students of all ages express themselves through their artwork. You can follow along with all of Ms. Martell’s art classes on Instagram: @msmartellteachesart
Ms. Steinberg has been working in the Wellesley Public Schools as an Artist Educator since 2006. She has taught art at all levels in WPS and is currently at the middle school. Ms. Steinberg teaches 6th and 7th Grade Visual Arts, the 8th Grade Digital Art and Design elective, the 8th Grade Drawing and Painting elective, and the 8th Grade Mixed Media elective. Ms. Steinberg is also an advisor for the Yearbook Club.
Hillary Sturman received a BFA in Art Education from the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University and a M.Ed. with a concentration in art from Framingham State University. She has been teaching at Wellesley Middle School since 2001. Currently she teaches 6th and 7th grade Visual Arts, and 8th grade Metals.