This half term Year 5 will be studying architecture. This week our focus was was observational drawing. We used our observational skills to sketch basic house shapes. We had to look closely at the details and we learnt how to use our pencils to help as a guide for size Read more…
We have started our new Art topic this half term- Map it out. For our first lesson we have been looking at different types of maps. We had to sort the maps into two different sections to match the titles for example: old and new, real and imaginary, maps and Read more…
This half term we’re learning about installation art. During todays lesson we investigated the explosive artwork of Cai Guo-Qiang. We looked at the techniques used to create the explosive effects he used and created our own scaled down version of an art installation. We used mixed media such as paint, Read more…
We’ve had lots going on in Birch this week. From learning all about different types of nouns, to creating sculptures in Art! Take a look at our pictures. We loved creating our sculptures!
In our art lessons we have been learning about sculpture being a form of art. One of the artists we have looked at is Barbara Hepworth and the sculptures that she has created. We were then given the task to create our own sculptures out of soap. Have a look Read more…
We have been practising using clay this half term and have made a clay pinch pot and this week a clay tile. We used our Science theme to create a space tile. We created three different designs then picked our favourite to make using clay. We used different techniques like Read more…
Over the last half term, Year 6 have focused on different artists and used their work as inspiration to complete their own memories box and 3D sculptures of their sentimental items. The children have carefully designed and planned their boxes and sculptures and consider the best materials and methods to Read more…
During art last week, we created some shadow sculptures- although we had to improve as we had no sun outside! We used words that describe a good friend. the children work in pairs to create their sculptures. We have really enjoyed our topic for art this half term!
In art, year 1 have been learning about and creating 3D art. This week, in forest school, we created our own 3D sculptures, of an animal of our choice, using clay and natural materials. After working so hard in lessons today, we also had some free time exploring forest school Read more…
This half term during our Art lessons we are focusing on sculpture. Today we looked at the work of Barbara Hepworth. Then we sketched and planned our own soap sculptures. Take a look at some of our creations!