Art

After exploring different types of lines in Year 1, we chose our favourite one and drew it on a square of paper using chalk. We then put them together to create a piece of class artwork, inspired by the artist Bridget Riley who used lines in her work.

The children have enjoyed the September festivities. They have been singing Christmas music to get into the spirit of making snowman Christmas cards. 

This week, Year 4 have been practicing using tints and shades to create a 3D pot. Their pots had to start in the shape of a number and then develop into their chosen shapes. Many of the children used the artist Magdalene Odundo for inspiration. 

We have been learning how to roll paper to make a sculpture. Today we created this ‘Tree of Life’. We all made a piece of bark for the tree trunk or branches then added leaves and many creatures that might live in it. We had lots of fun!

Year 4 have been collecting their recycling for a variety of Art and DT projects this half term. Last week, the children were creating sculptures of nature inspired by a variety of artists. They looked at many art pieces by El Anatsui and focused on using different methods to join Read more…