Maroon, Amber & Turquoise Class

This week our reception, year 1 and year 2 artists have been revisiting the work of Henri Matisse, building on our collage work from last term. This time, we looked in particular at ‘La Gerbe’ (see below). We talked again about Matisse’s use of organic shapes cut from paper, and used scissors to create some of our own. We arranged the shapes over a balloon, using cellulose adhesive to build up the layers. When they’ve completely dried we’ll remove the balloon and be left with a Matisse-inspired bowl sculpture!

‘La Gerbe’- Henri Matisse

Magenta & Violet Class

The year 3 and 4 artists worked with clay this week. We looked at examples of ancient Greek and Roman theatre masks (see photos), as well as more modern masks from Venice and Mexico. We are using these as inspiration for our own mask sculptures. We sketched out the proportions of a face in our sketchbooks, then started by creating a wide pinch pot, forming it into the shape of a face. We’ll be painting designs on to them one they’re fully dry.

Emerald Class

Our year 5 and 6 classes have been looking at the work of Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti (see photos). We took turns to sketch our partners modeling different poses, using simple stick figures to emulate Giacometti’s elongated figures. We then used lolly sticks and glue guns to form our chosen poses, before starting to cover them in Modroc. We’ll continue with this stage next week.

Maroon, Amber & Turquoise Class

This week, the reception, year 1 and year 2 classes investigated the work of British sculptor and textile artist Michael Brennand-Wood. We created a hanging sculpture in response to his work, using cool melt glue guns to fix lolly sticks together to form a design. We added patterns to the lolly sticks using pens, then wove lengths of wool through the structure. Our pieces were very effective!

Michael Brennand-Wood

Maroon

Amber

Turquoise

Magenta & Violet Class

The year 3 and 4 artists worked on their tissue paper lanterns. We peeled the now dry tissue paper and PVA layers from the backing plastic and bent it round to form a cylinder, using a glue gun to fix it in place. We experimented with different techniques for altering the appearance of the cylinder using a paper version, then set to work on our lanterns to add interesting details such as windows and crenellations. We put the finishing touches on using pearlescent acrylic paint.

Emerald Class

The year 5 and 6 artists continued with their willow weaving sculptures. We added wet strength tissue paper to the willow forms, using cellulose adhesive to fix it in place. We then added accents of coloured tissue paper to catch the light when they’re displayed. 

Term 5 is all about sculpture! We’ll be working with a range of media over the course of the term to create some exciting three-dimensional artwork.

Maroon, Amber & Turquoise Class

Our reception, year 1 and year 2 artists worked on some paper sculptures, building on their papercrafting skills from last term. We experimented with building a mini cityscape, forming a range of heights and widths to add interest to our work. We also had a go at making animal forms using only newspaper, masking tape and parcel tape.

Maroon

Amber

Turquoise

Magenta & Violet Class

Our year 3 and 4 artists started a two week project, creating lanterns with tissue paper and PVA glue. We tore strips of tissue paper and glued them to a plastic base, building up the layers with plenty of glue. We added three pieces of wire to act as feet for the lantern. On the last layer we added touches of glitter for a bit of extra sparkle! 

Emerald Class

Our year 5 and 6 artists started a two week willow sculpture project. We formed designs from willow withies, using masking tape to hold the lengths in place. We took advantage of the warm weather to work outside, hanging our sculptures in the trees to support them while we worked on them.