Learning about different sewing stitches in Year 4
Our focus this term in Art is textiles. In this lesson, we were learning how to sew. We were practising how to do 2 different stitches: back and running stitching...
Our focus this term in Art is textiles. In this lesson, we were learning how to sew. We were practising how to do 2 different stitches: back and running stitching...
In 4T we have been creating pencil cases using applique and embroidery. Here we are researching varying patterns on different textiles....
During art and design technology, we have been exploring how we different pop up techniques for cards. We have loved trying different ways to affect and strengthen paper. Here is one of our students with a finished card....
We have been learning all about printmaking in Art. We have been looking at artists such as Garima Dhawan and Alma Thomas who created wonderful pieces of artwork using printing techniques. This picture shows the children using slices of fruits and vegetables for printing in...
In DT, we have been learning about and making pop-up mechanisms. Our final pieces were a collection of Easter and Spring cards which we have really enjoyed making. We used our cutting skills to help us make clear lines and edges....
During our Design and Technology lessons Year 1 have been focusing on the skill of printing. Our finished product will be a wallpaper sheet created using CAD. Inspired by Alma Thomas' 'Resurrection' we printed onto paper plates using pasta as a stamping tool. We then...
For Design Technology week, Year 5 designed, researched and baked our own muffins. We spent the week taste testing, researching recipes and combining ingredients....
We have been learning all about fantastically great women who have changed the world. In our immersion lessons, we have been thinking about the life and achievements of Frida Kahlo. We enjoyed learning about her passion for art and we made our own Frida Kahlo...
As part of our History topic on life during the Stone Age, Year 3 went to the Hackney museum on a trip. We took part in three workshops where we learnt about life in Hackney during this period. We created some Stone Age artwork!...
In 'Expressive Arts and Design' we have been painting landscapes on blocks. We have been exploring forests and woodland areas and have been practising painting the details on trees....