Developing our Modelling Techniques in Clay

Developing our Modelling Techniques in Clay

Fantastic artwork from our Y4 artists this afternoon They explored using found objects to create surface relief patterns in clay and then using modelling tools and techniques to securely join clay pieces – ‘The score, slip, join and seal method’. They now have...
Using our colour knowledge

Using our colour knowledge

I was very impressed this afternoon listening to Y3 confidently share their knowledge of the Primary, Secondary and Complimentary colours. Today they built on that knowledge exploring mixing the tertiary colours and painting them correctly within the colour wheel....
Hunting for Art

Hunting for Art

In art this term Reception will be experimenting with different forms of land art inspired by Andy Goldsworthy. Today the children went on a nature hunt to collect natural materials to create their own land art!
Using Zentangles to create a background

Using Zentangles to create a background

Another lovely creative afternoon in Y4. They used their knowledge of line and shape to create attractive background structured patterns around their leaf rubbings. They will use these initial designs to develop their clay work in the coming weeks. Well done...
Starting our Starry Night Masterpieces

Starting our Starry Night Masterpieces

Y5 started their main artwork today creating the background element of their 3D mixed media seascape inspired by Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’. It was lovely to see the individual way each child chose to use the different media and techniques but the same use of line and...