News: Art | St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy

Image of Painting a shape's outline, shadow, and shading with watercolours.

24 Jun

Painting a shape's outline, shadow, and shading with watercolours.

Image of Look at the amazing Art work we have created this afternoon! We have created Art in the style of the artist - Georgia O’Keefe. The children had so much fun.

18 Jun

Look at the amazing Art work we have created this afternoon! We have created Art in the style of the artist - Georgia O’Keefe. The children had so much fun.

Image of Our pupils had a fantastic day working with the talented artist Ursula Hurst, who's helping them bring our RE Big Frieze to life. Their engagement and excitement were clear throughout the session, and we can't wait to see the finished masterpiece tomorrow

17 Jun

Our pupils had a fantastic day working with the talented artist Ursula Hurst, who's helping them bring our RE Big Frieze to life. Their engagement and excitement were clear throughout the session, and we can't wait to see the finished masterpiece tomorrow

Image of Today in Art, we have done sgraffito. We have used acrylic paint and paint brushes to scratch and make patterns. They looked fantastic!

12 Jun

Today in Art, we have done sgraffito. We have used acrylic paint and paint brushes to scratch and make patterns. They looked fantastic!

Image of This afternoon in art we have been using viewfinders to pinpoint different brush strokes we can use.

9 Jun

This afternoon in art we have been using viewfinders to pinpoint different brush strokes we can use.

Image of Our Year 2 artists got creative with sgraffito today, layering paint to reveal exciting designs by scratching through the top coat. What super artists you are Year 2!

23 May

Our Year 2 artists got creative with sgraffito today, layering paint to reveal exciting designs by scratching through the top coat. What super artists you are Year 2!

Image of We have been practising our latest art skill this afternoon. Ask us about Sgraffito.

21 May

We have been practising our latest art skill this afternoon. Ask us about Sgraffito.

Image of What a fantastic art lesson yesterday! We have been exploring the exciting technique of Impasto, applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. We focused on recreating a small section of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Wheat Fields with Cypresses’.

21 May

What a fantastic art lesson yesterday! We have been exploring the exciting technique of Impasto, applying thick layers of paint to create texture and depth. We focused on recreating a small section of Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Wheat Fields with Cypresses’.

Image of In Art today, we have used a new medium which is water colours. We have added more water, used different brushes and created patterns.

19 May

In Art today, we have used a new medium which is water colours. We have added more water, used different brushes and created patterns.

Image of Watercolour colour mixing in Art. We then used these techniques to create paintings based on what we could see.

15 May

Watercolour colour mixing in Art. We then used these techniques to create paintings based on what we could see.

Image of This afternoon we have been practising our brush strokes in the style of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne.

15 May

This afternoon we have been practising our brush strokes in the style of Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cezanne.

Image of This afternoon in Art we are exploring water colours.

14 May

This afternoon in Art we are exploring water colours.

Image of Our Year 4 artists got creative with sgraffito today, layering paint to reveal exciting designs by scratching through the top coat.

13 May

Our Year 4 artists got creative with sgraffito today, layering paint to reveal exciting designs by scratching through the top coat.

Image of Our story this week is What The Ladybird Heard.

12 May

Our story this week is What The Ladybird Heard.

Image of In Art this week, we have been using our Primary colours again but this time we have used a range of tools to create marks in the paint.

9 May

In Art this week, we have been using our Primary colours again but this time we have used a range of tools to create marks in the paint.

Image of In Art, we have started our painting topic. We have been using the Primary colours and mixing to create Secondary colours.

2 May

In Art, we have started our painting topic. We have been using the Primary colours and mixing to create Secondary colours.

Image of Year 2 artists have been exploring colour mixing this week! They successfully combined the primary colours red, yellow, and blue to create the secondary colours purple, orange, and green. Some children even experimented with mixing warm and cool colours.

2 May

Year 2 artists have been exploring colour mixing this week! They successfully combined the primary colours red, yellow, and blue to create the secondary colours purple, orange, and green. Some children even experimented with mixing warm and cool colours.

Image of This week, in art we have been using different tools with paint to create art work.

1 May

This week, in art we have been using different tools with paint to create art work.

Image of In art today we have been seeing three shapes- the outline, the shadow and the form.

3 Apr

In art today we have been seeing three shapes- the outline, the shadow and the form.

Image of Making our own pictures with charcoal, chalk and rubbers in provision.

1 Apr

Making our own pictures with charcoal, chalk and rubbers in provision.

Image of We created A Stormy Mess with charcoal, rubbers and chalk today.

27 Mar

We created A Stormy Mess with charcoal, rubbers and chalk today.

Image of Exploring tones and tints.

24 Mar

Exploring tones and tints.

Image of In yesterday's art lesson, we discovered how to create different marks using a range of media, and we used shapes as a starting point for our drawings. The children loved the messy process!

20 Mar

In yesterday's art lesson, we discovered how to create different marks using a range of media, and we used shapes as a starting point for our drawings. The children loved the messy process!

Image of Using a view finder to find marks made by artists.

20 Mar

Using a view finder to find marks made by artists.

Image of I am very proud of year 6 for their art work today. We completed a session on drawing still objects using three clear shapes. We used black, thick paint, diluted paint, thick brushes and thin brushes to create our fruit and vegetable paintings.

20 Mar

I am very proud of year 6 for their art work today. We completed a session on drawing still objects using three clear shapes. We used black, thick paint, diluted paint, thick brushes and thin brushes to create our fruit and vegetable paintings.

Image of In Art this afternoon, we have used charcoal, chalk and rubbers to create patterns and shapes in our sketchbooks. We have used different mediums to help us create tones and tints.

17 Mar

In Art this afternoon, we have used charcoal, chalk and rubbers to create patterns and shapes in our sketchbooks. We have used different mediums to help us create tones and tints.

Image of We are colour mixing using primary colours in our painting area this week.

10 Mar

We are colour mixing using primary colours in our painting area this week.

Image of In Art, we have been using all of the drawing techniques we have learnt to copy an artists piece of work through a view finder. It was tricky to look whilst drawing but we did a great job!

10 Mar

In Art, we have been using all of the drawing techniques we have learnt to copy an artists piece of work through a view finder. It was tricky to look whilst drawing but we did a great job!

Image of This afternoon we have been exploring charcoal in our art lesson.

6 Mar

This afternoon we have been exploring charcoal in our art lesson.

Image of In Art, we have been using all of the drawing techniques we have learnt to create an observational drawing of an apple. We have done a great job! Well done Year 1.

3 Mar

In Art, we have been using all of the drawing techniques we have learnt to create an observational drawing of an apple. We have done a great job! Well done Year 1.

Image of Odea made a sculpture family.

27 Feb

Odea made a sculpture family.

Image of Art pen party- exploring different art tools.

27 Feb

Art pen party- exploring different art tools.

Image of Today in Art we have created observational drawings of fruit. The children have shown creativity and resilience. We have used Soft B pencils to use different techniques such as: hatching, cross hatching, stippling, smudging and scaling. Well done Year 2!

26 Feb

Today in Art we have created observational drawings of fruit. The children have shown creativity and resilience. We have used Soft B pencils to use different techniques such as: hatching, cross hatching, stippling, smudging and scaling. Well done Year 2!

Image of Throwback to our Keith Haring inspired artwork we completed on the last day of term for ‘Love Day’.

24 Feb

Throwback to our Keith Haring inspired artwork we completed on the last day of term for ‘Love Day’.

Image of Art day- we have been looking at Keith Haring's art work today. We discussed how it made us feel. Lots of his work represents love and friendship. We then created our own Keith Haring inspired sculptures using clay.

14 Feb

Art day- we have been looking at Keith Haring's art work today. We discussed how it made us feel. Lots of his work represents love and friendship. We then created our own Keith Haring inspired sculptures using clay.

Image of Happy Love Day. Thank you to all parents for sending your children in red today, it was lovely to see everyone in their non-uniform! Today we have created some fantastic art inspired by Keith Haring! The children did a great job.

14 Feb

Happy Love Day. Thank you to all parents for sending your children in red today, it was lovely to see everyone in their non-uniform! Today we have created some fantastic art inspired by Keith Haring! The children did a great job.

Image of Wow what an amazing last day of term we have had celebrating love. Today we researched Keith Haring - an American pop artist. We then recreated some of his artwork by drawing big shapes of love inspired by his art. We all had so much fun being creative.

14 Feb

Wow what an amazing last day of term we have had celebrating love. Today we researched Keith Haring - an American pop artist. We then recreated some of his artwork by drawing big shapes of love inspired by his art. We all had so much fun being creative.

Image of With Mrs Hargreaves this afternoon we have been working on creating our own interpretations of the artist, Keith Haring. We have taking pride in our sketch books and learning the art of sketching.

14 Feb

With Mrs Hargreaves this afternoon we have been working on creating our own interpretations of the artist, Keith Haring. We have taking pride in our sketch books and learning the art of sketching.

Image of We have been working in the way of Keith Haring. Creating art in his style outside in the playground and on the side path. Don’t forget to come and have a look at what we have created. Let us know what you think at hometime tonight on the yard.

14 Feb

We have been working in the way of Keith Haring. Creating art in his style outside in the playground and on the side path. Don’t forget to come and have a look at what we have created. Let us know what you think at hometime tonight on the yard.

Image of Some lovely outcomes from our year 4 children today. I am really proud of you all.

14 Feb

Some lovely outcomes from our year 4 children today. I am really proud of you all.

Image of Some of our artwork in the style of Keith Haring.

14 Feb

Some of our artwork in the style of Keith Haring.

Image of Art lesson number 1! Exploring different drawing tools and creating a sketch page using different pencils (6B, 2B and HB), charcoal, masking tape and felt tips.

7 Feb

Art lesson number 1! Exploring different drawing tools and creating a sketch page using different pencils (6B, 2B and HB), charcoal, masking tape and felt tips.

Image of Mark making in Art this afternoon.

6 Feb

Mark making in Art this afternoon.

Image of Reggie was very proud of his art today, so proud he made a special visit to my office and made my day.

6 Feb

Reggie was very proud of his art today, so proud he made a special visit to my office and made my day.

Image of Art lesson number 1! Exploring different drawing tools and creating a sketch page using different pencils (6B, 2B and HB), charcoal, masking tape and felt tips. Ask us about our ‘stippling’ techniques.

5 Feb

Art lesson number 1! Exploring different drawing tools and creating a sketch page using different pencils (6B, 2B and HB), charcoal, masking tape and felt tips. Ask us about our ‘stippling’ techniques.

Image of Today we have been artists in Year 1!

5 Feb

Today we have been artists in Year 1!

Image of We have been making lanterns for Chinese New Year in provision.

27 Jan

We have been making lanterns for Chinese New Year in provision.

Image of We have been talking about how to improve our art skills in Reception. We are using drawing pencils to draw before we paint this week. We have images up from the books we have read this half term to help us with our observational skills.

27 Jan

We have been talking about how to improve our art skills in Reception. We are using drawing pencils to draw before we paint this week. We have images up from the books we have read this half term to help us with our observational skills.

Image of Look at our Christmas crafts!

19 Dec

Look at our Christmas crafts!

Image of Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us in Year 3 for our Christmas Craft! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative. We had the best time!

19 Dec

Thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us in Year 3 for our Christmas Craft! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative. We had the best time!

Image of Huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Christmas Craft afternoon! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative.

18 Dec

Huge thank you to all the parents and carers who joined us for our Christmas Craft afternoon! It was wonderful to see everyone having fun and getting creative.

Image of Sebastian busy making Christmas crafts whilst singing Christmas songs, with a very happy Mrs Jones.

5 Dec

Sebastian busy making Christmas crafts whilst singing Christmas songs, with a very happy Mrs Jones.

Image of We have been painting autumn trees today.

13 Nov

We have been painting autumn trees today.

Image of Thank you to everyone who joined in with our half term challenge. This is a great way to show the children’s understanding. They have now taken pride of place on the altar.

31 Oct

Thank you to everyone who joined in with our half term challenge. This is a great way to show the children’s understanding. They have now taken pride of place on the altar.

Image of Today in Art we are looking at space and using a view finder to draw small sections of pictures.

17 Oct

Today in Art we are looking at space and using a view finder to draw small sections of pictures.

Image of Art- creating owl babies.

16 Oct

Art- creating owl babies.

Image of Art Day 2 - How incredible is our symbolic art imagery!

16 Oct

Art Day 2 - How incredible is our symbolic art imagery!

Image of What amazing artists Year 2 are! Here are our observational drawings of our teddies we brought in from home. The children had so much fun.

15 Oct

What amazing artists Year 2 are! Here are our observational drawings of our teddies we brought in from home. The children had so much fun.

Image of Year 6 Art - Day 1

15 Oct

Year 6 Art - Day 1

Image of Art week in action - Year 2

11 Oct

Art week in action - Year 2

Image of Our Year 3 art project has been a prehistoric adventure! We've mastered new drawing skills, experimented with natural pigments, and recreated the feel of cave walls. Plus, we've worked together to create stunning hand paintings. It has been so much fun!

11 Oct

Our Year 3 art project has been a prehistoric adventure! We've mastered new drawing skills, experimented with natural pigments, and recreated the feel of cave walls. Plus, we've worked together to create stunning hand paintings. It has been so much fun!

Image of Making skeletons linked to our story of the week.

7 Oct

Making skeletons linked to our story of the week.

Image of Making rainbow fish!

24 Sep

Making rainbow fish!

Image of Making self-portraits.

4 Sep

Making self-portraits.

Image of Decorating our outdoor area.

12 Jul

Decorating our outdoor area.

Image of Today we had to try really hard to master the art of weaving!

10 Jul

Today we had to try really hard to master the art of weaving!

Image of Year 4 - Art Project

9 Jul

Year 4 - Art Project

Image of We have been practising our plaiting skills - we found it tricky and showed a lot of resilience to be successful.

1 Jul

We have been practising our plaiting skills - we found it tricky and showed a lot of resilience to be successful.

Image of This half term our art topic is Woven Wonders. We have been developing the skill of wrapping with wool using sticks to make magic wands!

12 Jun

This half term our art topic is Woven Wonders. We have been developing the skill of wrapping with wool using sticks to make magic wands!

Image of Today in art we made a class web.

5 Jun

Today in art we made a class web.

Image of Different types of sculptures

24 May

Different types of sculptures

Image of Our art has been inspired by Diego Rivera and the Chiaroscuro style.

24 May

Our art has been inspired by Diego Rivera and the Chiaroscuro style.

Image of Thank you for all of your help collecting newspapers for our art project. Our new class pet spider is looking pretty good!

23 May

Thank you for all of your help collecting newspapers for our art project. Our new class pet spider is looking pretty good!

Image of Mayan art - lesson 1 (art day)

22 May

Mayan art - lesson 1 (art day)

Image of Year 1 have enjoyed exploring and creating 3D sculptures using different types of paper, rolling and cutting techniques.

18 Apr

Year 1 have enjoyed exploring and creating 3D sculptures using different types of paper, rolling and cutting techniques.

Image of We’re still exploring mark-making in Art using a variety of tools. Our focus has been on creating various shapes and playing with light and dark. The results are truly stunning!

26 Feb

We’re still exploring mark-making in Art using a variety of tools. Our focus has been on creating various shapes and playing with light and dark. The results are truly stunning!

Image of Experimenting with a roller in art.

21 Feb

Experimenting with a roller in art.

Image of This morning in Art we responded to Kurt Schwitters work, he used non-art materials to create collages. We used raffle tickets to create a pattern, some of us even used the overlapping technique.

9 Feb

This morning in Art we responded to Kurt Schwitters work, he used non-art materials to create collages. We used raffle tickets to create a pattern, some of us even used the overlapping technique.

Image of We are finishing this week with our Art unit of collages. Today in Art we responded to the artist Bridget Riley, her work inspired us to create Op Art. What talented artists you are Year 2!

8 Feb

We are finishing this week with our Art unit of collages. Today in Art we responded to the artist Bridget Riley, her work inspired us to create Op Art. What talented artists you are Year 2!

Image of Today in Art we responded to Henri Matisse ‘The Snail’ - we used the primary and secondary colours to arrange different materials in different patterns. What a great week we have had so far!

8 Feb

Today in Art we responded to Henri Matisse ‘The Snail’ - we used the primary and secondary colours to arrange different materials in different patterns. What a great week we have had so far!

Image of We have been using clay in Art to create stamps. First, we flattened the clay and then used various tools to make imprints on it. We then painted the stamps and used them to print on our card. We are really impressed with how they turned out!

1 Feb

We have been using clay in Art to create stamps. First, we flattened the clay and then used various tools to make imprints on it. We then painted the stamps and used them to print on our card. We are really impressed with how they turned out!

Image of In Art, we were printing with different objects and mixing primary colours.

16 Jan

In Art, we were printing with different objects and mixing primary colours.

Image of St Aidan's After School Clubs

6 Jan

St Aidan's After School Clubs