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DRAGONFLIES and BUTTERFLIES inspired by Clare Youngs ~Prep

The Preps looked at the artwork of UK artist Clare Youngs to identify some of the ways she makes marks or patterns on paper for her animal collages. They also thought about how they could make those marks or shapes on paper. I demonstrated how to stamp with various implements and texture tools and they … Continue reading DRAGONFLIES and BUTTERFLIES inspired by Clare Youngs ~Prep →

Hungry Caterpillars & Beautiful butterflies ~ Prep art lesson

The theme of 'change' is a perennial one in primary school, and for Prep students, caterpillars to butterflies along with Eric Carle's 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' is a wonderful inspiration for art lessons. Last year's Preps made painted paper caterpillar & butterfly collages which were amazing. This year in the classroom they were looking more … Continue reading Hungry Caterpillars & Beautiful butterflies ~ Prep art lesson →