Art in Nature

Art in Nature

In Art today Y4 looked at the works of Nancy McCroskey- a Ceramics artist who specialises in tile relief. Her works are largely based around nature and Y4 explored using various media to create abstract visual texture patterns using the leaf cuttings they gathered....
Researching Figurative Artists

Researching Figurative Artists

In Art this afternoon Y6 continued their research work on figurative artists and key visual arts vocabulary to help them develop their own work. Next week they will begin exploring media and techniques to create their own ‘pastiche’ – an artistic work in a style...
Looking at The Great Wave

Looking at The Great Wave

In Art today Y5 looked at the works of artist Hokusai – The Great Wave, and made reflective notes about the mood, content and form of the artwork. Next they explored using water colour paints to create wave movement lines in response to their observations.
Well-being Art afternoon 2

Well-being Art afternoon 2

Another relaxing afternoon working with Rachelle Harrigan. Today we explored Gel printing with acrylic paints. We were amazed at the detail we could achieve using stencils and simply over printing. Thank you also to Giovanni for the delicious home made apple cake he...
Learning about Van Gogh

Learning about Van Gogh

Y5 looked at the works of Vincent Van Gogh- They used a word document to write about their thoughts and feelings of the artists’ famous painting- The Starry Night. Next they explored using different media to create movement lines in response to their...