This week, Year 3–4 students continued learning about the life and artworks of Paul Gauguin. Students explored Gauguin’s unique use of bold and vibrant colours and created their own artwork using crayons on sandpaper to better understand his expressive colour techniques. It was wonderful to see students confidently experimenting with a wide range of bright […]
Ms Temple’s Class – Art Update – T3-W7
This week, Year 5–6 students explored sculpture and paper construction by creating their own 3D paper vases. Students began by designing unique vase shapes and thinking carefully about how flat paper could be transformed into a three-dimensional form through folding, rolling, layering, and joining techniques. After building their vase structures, students extended their creativity by […]
Mr Dunn’s Class – Art Update T3 W7
This week, Year 7–9 students continued developing their understanding of negative and positive space in art while expanding their ideas through a wider range of subjects and compositions. Building on last week’s learning, students explored how these contrasting spaces can be used creatively to strengthen visual balance, shape, and storytelling within an artwork. Students experimented […]
Mrs Sim’s Class – Art Update – T3-W5
This week, the Year 1–2 children built on the blue background and hanji forsythia flower work completed last week by using ink to draw and express tree branches. They explored how ink can create natural flow and variation in line, adding depth and extending their compositions. The Year 1–2 children also learned about the structure […]
Ms Staines’s Class – Art Update – T3-W4
This week, our Year 3–4 students completed the Van Gogh-inspired artwork they began last week. Students refined their expressive use of colour, brushstrokes, and texture while adding final details to their pieces, resulting in a range of unique and vibrant artworks. Students also finished their Edvard Munch-inspired The Scream project using the reference photos taken […]
Ms Temple’s Class – Art Update – T3-W5
This week, our Year 5–6 students completed their portrait projects, building on the different artistic styles explored during last week’s lesson. Students refined their drawings by adding final details, colours, and personal touches inspired by the portrait styles they had discussed and selected. It was interesting to see the variety of approaches and ideas reflected […]
Mr Dunn’s Class – Art Update T3 W5
This week, our Year 7–9 students continued developing their creativity through decorative art projects using plastic deco pieces and glass deco paints. Students first designed images using colourful plastic deco shapes, carefully arranging and attaching the pieces to selected areas to create layered and textured compositions. They then used glass deco paints to design and […]
Mrs Sim’s Class – Art Update – T3-W3
This week, our students focused on building rich blue backgrounds for their artwork, exploring how to express different tones and depth using a single colour. Through layering and blending, they discovered how even similar shades of blue can create a wide range of moods and visual effects. They also engaged in a hands-on activity using […]
Ms Staines’s Class – Art Update – T3-W3
This week, our Year 3–4 students continued developing their Van Gogh-inspired work on paper. Building on last week’s sketches, they focused on refining their compositions and adding colour, carefully observing details and experimenting with expressive brushstrokes. Students explored how to translate Van Gogh’s distinctive style onto paper, paying attention to movement, texture, and colour combinations. […]
Ms Temple’s Class – Art Update – T3-W3
This week, our Year 5–6 students continued their portrait project by exploring a wider range of artistic styles. I prepared a selection of portraits in different styles, and together we observed and discussed how each artist approaches form, colour, and expression. Students shared which styles they were drawn to and explained their reasons, encouraging thoughtful […]