Once I worked how to do a reverse acetate portrait, I got Year 5/6's to do one; the Year 6's were displayed at Graduation. This is a relatively easy process and in most cases successful! Win-win! Students were photographed to include head and shoulders to the chest, and printed out in black and white on … Continue reading Reverse Acetate Portraits ~ Year 5-6 Art lesson
Paul Klee- Head of a Man My Prep classes were learning about use of colour to show emotions and feelings, so this activity was a good follow on to learn about warm and cool colours. Students learnt about what an ABSTRACT portrait is, in particular ‘Senecio’ 1922 by Paul Klee to inspire making a portrait … Continue reading Paul Klee Portrait- warm / cool colours (Art lesson for Prep – Yr1)
Autumn Leaves - pastel & food dye wash Amid the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions we are still allowed to leave our home to exercise, so whilst out for a walk I collected some varied shape Autumn leaves from the ground and used them to create a simple artwork suitable for any primary school age child. I … Continue reading Autumn Leaves- easy home school lesson!
