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 […]
Mr Dunn’s Class – Art Update T3 W3
This week, our Year 7-9 students explored creating lampshade patterns using glass deco paints. Glass deco is a DIY craft that uses translucent paints to create designs which can be applied to surfaces like windows, mirrors, and glass, producing a stained glass effect. Students used visual references to guide their ideas, while also adding their […]
Mrs Sim’s Class – Art Update – T3-W2
This week, our young artists brought their learning to life by creating their own 3D cactus projects. Building on last week’s observations, students explored form and structure by constructing cactuses that stand upright, developing a stronger understanding of three-dimensional design. In addition, students created flower drawings inspired by their observations, similar to the example shown. […]
Ms Staines’s Class – Art Update – T3-W2
This week, our Year 3–4 students proudly completed their canvas bag projects, adding final touches with acrylic paint to enhance the vibrancy and detail of their designs. Each finished piece beautifully reflects their creativity and personal interpretation of Vincent van Gogh’s style. After completing their bags, students began a new task by sketching another Van […]
Ms Temple’s Class – Art Update – T3-W2
This week, our Year 5–6 students explored portrait-making inspired by Picasso’s unique artistic style. Using thick cardboard, they carefully cut and assembled facial features such as the shape of the face, eyes, nose, and mouth. They then added paint to enhance texture and depth, creating a strong three-dimensional effect. Each student produced a highly individual […]
Mr Dunn’s Class – Art Update T3 W2
This week, our Year 7-9 students continued their stained glass project. Last week, they explored the theme of sunrise and mountains, while this week they were given the freedom to choose their own themes. Instead of using tissue paper, they worked with cellophane to apply colour, allowing them to experience and understand a greater variety […]