Students in Ms. Jamie Preptit’s Art I one class have created a variety of paper footprints with different drawings and sketches along the 700 hallway. The long line of footprints stretches all the way from the main hallway into the 708 art room. Ms. Preptit has been teaching for 10 years, previously at Bourbon County High School, before coming to Paul Laurence Dunbar this year. Inspired by her high ...

The art department at Dunbar has the goal of helping students break away from classroom stress and express themselves with their artwork. “It’s not just about making pretty things to put on your refrigerator, it’s about learning how to express yourself visually not just using language but a combination of language and imagery,” said art and drawing teacher Mrs. Emily Storch. Crafts, drawi...

Back in December, the Beaumont Post Office contacted Dunbar art teachers in need of their artistic abilities. They wanted the windows to be painted like Christmas Peanut Stamps, and they asked art students to help decorate the office for the winter holidays. The Dunbar students ecstatically agreed and readily volunteered to make this art project a success. The week before winter break, thre...

On Apr. 28, Art teacher Mrs. Rebecca Banks’ Crafts II class took a field trip to Berea College in Berea, Kentucky, widely known as the crafting center of the nation. Students were introduced to the campus and received information on the different crafting opportunities available to students. Upon arriving at the college, students were given a brief overview of what life is like on campus....