It all began when students expressed their interest in butterflies. That is what they wanted to create. I was inspired. What can we learn about butterflies?

Artists began with an outline of a butterfly to learn about reflecting shapes on both sides.

Then they created a butterfly brainstorm page.

Then they learned about cutting butterflies out by folding their paper “hamburger style” and putting a hand drawn (by me) half butterfly on the fold. They had a variety of butterfly wings to choose from which I developed from real butterflies!

Then they learned how to create their own butterfly wing pattern using the #3 and adding shapes!