Policy: Art and Design Policy
Staff Co-ordinator: Miss S. Elsdon
Link Governor: Ms. S. Ingwersen
Statement of Intent:
Class 1
14.10.19-Today we had an amazing trip to Hamsterley Forest. We were really lucky and were chosen to take part in the Whispering Woods project. The aim of the project is for the children to create a piece of art called a ‘Soundscape’ which is a type of audio art. We recorded sounds in the forest and stayed absolutely silent. We were able to record flowing rivers, dripping rain, hooting birds, sticks and branches snapping, rustling leaves and waving ferns. It was a wonderfully sensory experience. After this we made ‘smelly woodland cocktails’ and also took part in some really relaxing forest bathing. We lay down on a huge tarpaulin on the forest floor (we found a huge mossy bit which felt like a thick green carpet) and looked up at the tree tops and sky above. It was beautiful and felt very relaxing. We also took part in more fun activities which included:
- Using sweeping nets to catch bugs
- Bark rubbings
- Observational drawings
- Tree mapping
- Woodland creature games
- Finding forest jewels
- Minibeast collecting/identifying
It was a brilliant outdoorsy day and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. We can’t wait for our third session in school to continue the Whispering Woods project.
25.9.19-Bonjour! We have been learning French with Mrs Heslop-Stead, but before we dive into the language, we have decided to do some research on France. We found out lots of interesting stuff about the capital city Paris and we even made our own French flags in the art area. It was great fun and now we are beginning to learn colours and greetings.
19.9.19-Our Year 1 art table has seen lots of activity since we started Class 1 in September. We have made all sorts of wonderful pictures and we have felt inspired by some of the famous paintings we have looked at. There have been many ‘regulars’ at the art table but also people have tried new things and it’s nice to see the children enjoying the creative area.
16.9.19- Dot Day is an international celebration to promote confidence and to encourage people to ‘have a go’. We all created our own dots to celebrate differences and celebrate that everyone can be good at something if they really give it a good go. Well done Class 1, your dots looked amazing! Our chosen colour was green and we found all sorts of green bits and bobs to make some lovely dotty pictures. Fabulous!
Class 2
This Spring half term we have been looking at signs of Spring. We have explored colours and tones linked to the season. We have used Kandinsky’s circles to create some Spring flowers on the Thrive tree in the library.
We made Remembrance lanterns and medals to remember the men and women who have fought for us. We thought carefully about the images we wanted to use.
In Art we have enjoyed linking our topical work to our art. We have used sketching skills to create landmark masterpiece. Created a range of Christmas crafts, including cards for the lonely. Rangoli patterns to celebrate the festival of Diwali and made puppets to create a shadow show.
Black Dot Art-This week in Art we have looked at both being unique and creative. We were all given a black dot and given the challenge of making it into something. We chose different ideas and made some detailed drawings. We all made something different and were proud to be different.
Dot Day-During Art we have been focusing on looking for specific details. We took part in the Dot Day, which focused on everyone ‘Having a go’. The children all had to create their own dots using only 1 colour. They were then put up in the main entrance as our Dot Tree.
Self-Portraits-We have been making self-portraits and drawing sketches of our friends, looking for specific details. We have had to take our time and look closely and the features that make us special and unique.
Class 3
20.12.19- All of the children in Class 3 had lots of fun creating their Christmas crafts. They were all very proud and couldn’t wait to take them home!
Play in a Day- On 18 November 2019, Class 3 had lots of fun participating in a science themed ‘Play in a Day’ with Lisa. All of the children were very confident and showed great enthusiasm. They performed their play to Class 2. It was excellent!
Close Portrait-“In art we coloured in light squares using light colours and dark squares with dark colours. We then added different patterns and pieced them together to create a close portrait of Harry Potter.”
Joseph B.
After-school Art Club- Our New and Exciting Art Club
Class 4
Linking to our Topic work, the children have been practicing their drawing and sketching using different mediums from observations. They have created some lovely portraits of King Henry VIII.
After-school Art Club- Our New and Exciting Art Club
Class 5
Picasso-
Christmas Crafts-
In The Style of Henri Rousseau – This half term Class 5 have been creating a jungle picture based on the style of Henri Rousseau. They have researched facts about the artists and explored some of his work. They have then created their own piece of art inspired by his style of painting. The display in our school hall is simply stunning and the children have enjoyed their work on this renowned artist.
Some of them found it tricky to cut such small pieces out of card but they were really pleased with the finished results.
Moving Toys- Year 6 visited Wolsingham School and made moving toys as part of the transition programme. The results were incredible and the children enjoyed constructing their creations.
Welcome to the World of Dragons- This term in Art & DT our children are making their own version of the book ‘Dragonology’. This project is linked to our Literacy Class Novel – the Wyrmstooth Crown which is all about dragons.
The children have created an opening page for Dragonology and designed sketches for The Evolution of Dragons!
Learning artistic styles- Class 5 are learning about the artist Henri Rousseau. They have researched a fact file about his life and have looked at some of his art work. Some of our children have produced some lovely sketches of foliage in the style of one of his tropical paintings.
Art & Design -Class 5 – Example 1 – 2019
Art & Design -Class 5 – Example 2 – 2019
Y6: Design & Technology Lessons at Wolsingham Comprehensive School
As part of our transition programme for our Year 6 children, they will be attending Wolsingham Comprehensive School every Wednesday afternoon for the first half of the Autumn Term.
The idea is for the children to work in a different environment with equipment and resources which they do not usually see at Primary School. In the past our children have taken part in science lessons, cookery lessons and trampolining. This time our children are working with Miss Misiak in the Design and Technology Workshop. They will be designing and building their own moving toys over the next few weeks. This week they learnt about health & safety in the workshop and have created their own safety posters.
The children thoroughly enjoyed this experience. Esther said, “It really helped me to improve my drawing skills.”
After-school Art Club- Our New and Exciting Art Club
