This week, we had a fun and creative time designing traditional Korean gomusin (rubber shoes) made out of paper. As part of our exploration of traditional Korean art, this lesson was designed to help students better understand and appreciate the culture of our host country, Korea. We began by talking about what gomusin are and […]
Y5-6 Art Class Update T3-W1
The year5-6 students began exploring and expressing traditional Korean art through collage techniques using hanji (traditional Korean paper). They learned about five symbolic plants often found in Korean art — plum blossom (maehwa), orchid (nan), chrysanthemum (gukhwa), bamboo (juk), and lotus (yeonkkot) — and began creating artworks inspired by these elements. The Year 5–6 students […]
F2 Art Class Update T2-W10
This week, Yeseo completed The Very Hungry Caterpillar storyboard art project. She illustrated the caterpillar’s journey from an egg to a butterfly, focusing on story sequencing. Using drawings and various materials, she brought each scene to life. Yeseo put great effort into shaping and colouring foil to create beautiful, shiny butterfly wings. She did an […]
Y1-2 Art Class Update T2-W10
This week, we had a wonderful and creative art lesson where we mixed drawing, music, and video-making to bring Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to life! First, the kids designed and decorated their own stars. They had the freedom to make their stars unique and beautiful using different colours, patterns, and decorations. Some stars were big, […]
Y3-4 Art Class Update T2-W10
This week, we explored contour drawing in a fun and creative way. The students paired up with a partner and carefully observed each other’s faces before drawing. The challenge was to keep their pencils moving without lifting them from the paper while focusing only on what they saw, not on the paper. It was a […]
Y5-6 Art Class Update T2-W10
This week, we had a fun art lesson about printmaking. The students made fish prints using string, foil, and paint. First, they drew a fish on a foam board with a marker. Then, they stuck string on the lines and covered it with foil. They painted the foil with a sponge and added another colour […]
F2 Art Class Update T2-W9
This week, we continued our exploration of The Very Hungry Caterpillar by expanding our storytelling through art. Building on last week’s creative work, Yeseo used her beautiful illustrations to visually narrate the caterpillar’s journey. She arranged her artwork in sequence, recreating the story with her own artistic touch. Through this process, she not only reinforced […]
Y1-2 Art Class Update T2-W9
This week in our art lesson, we explored how we communicate and express emotions through art. We started by discussing different ways people used to communicate in the past, such as letters and telegrams, and compared them to how we communicate today using mobile phones, social media, and emojis. To bring this concept to life, […]
Y3-4 Art Class Update T2-W9
The Y3-4 students closely observed Egon Schiele’s self-portraits and explored his bold and expressive lines. They practiced sketching in a way that captured the distinct characteristics of Schiele’s work, focusing on strong, deliberate strokes and expressive colour application. Each student showcased their unique perspective and artistic style, producing incredibly distinctive and impressive drawings. Additionally, we […]
Y5-6 Art Class Update T2-W9
This week in our art lesson, we explored the theme “Under the Sea” using a fun and creative tape collage technique. The students had an exciting time designing their own sea animals while learning new artistic skills. We started by sketching large sea creatures on paper. Students who needed guidance used prepared templates to help […]