Washington Students Welcome Artist/Musician Saihou Njie

Washington fourth graders learned the art of batik from Saihou Njie, an African artist now living in Pittsburgh.  Mr. Njie spent the day at Washington teaching students about the art of batik.  At the end of the day, the students enjoyed a program in the Multi-Purpose Room where they had the opportunity to play the drums and dance.  The day was organized by Art Teacher Amy Smeal and Washington parent and local artist Peggi Habets.  Thank you for a wonderful day!

In addition to teaching students about art and music, Mr. Njie left the students with some good advice: "You will interpret things the way you feel, so always try to be happy."

Washington students are excited to show off the designs they selected for their batik projects.

Mr. Njjie gives a drumming demonstration.

And gets the students up and moving for some dancing.

The students got a chance to "bang on the drum."