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Making and teaching art. Based in Manchester.
GCSE Art Sketchbook Examples
Are you working hard on your GCSE art coursework or externally set assignment? Are you wondering how to improve your sketchbook work and presentation?? Are you looking for some fantastic ideas for presenting your GCSE artwork? Okay, then scroll on! There are plenty of examples of amazing GCSE Art sketchbooks here. Enjoy! Are you an […]
Read More GCSE Art Sketchbook ExamplesKS3 Clay Project: Crazy Condiments!
In this simple clay art project students create their own bottles or jars inspired by their favourite food and sauce condiments. It’s an ideal project to let students explore family traditions and food cultures. The full scheme of work includes artist research, design work, an introduction to a range of clay techniques and some fantastic […]
Read More KS3 Clay Project: Crazy Condiments!Fiona Morley
Artist Fiona Morley is a sculptor whose wire artworks show intricate layering and life-like, human forms. Her wire portrait sculptures often explore themes of nature, life, and human experience, inviting viewers to engage with her pieces on both a visual and emotional level. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Fiona Morley makes wire […]
Read More Fiona MorleyPhlegm
Phlegm is a street artist, muralist and illustrator from the UK. He is renowned for his large-scale murals that explore fantastical worlds full of characters, animals and surreal landscapes. Combining highly detailed black and white line work with imaginative themes, Phlegm’s artworks are like stories which have a dreamlike narrative. Get art resources sent straight […]
Read More PhlegmGrid Drawing Worksheets for Art Lessons
I love the Grid Drawing technique! Okay, just had to get that out there. These printable worksheets are ideal for extension tasks, homework, cover or sub lessons and my students love doing them. I use them pretty much weekly! Grid drawing is, I think, fundamental to improving confidence and skills in art. Used correctly, the […]
Read More Grid Drawing Worksheets for Art LessonsKS3 Art: Block Printing Scheme of Work – Adinkra Symbols
In these polyblock printing technique lessons, my Y7 art pupils looked at African Adinkra Symbols and used them as inspiration to create their own colourful, printed artworks. They researched and analysed the Adinkra symbols, then created their own symbols and finally created their own polyblock printed artworks. Get Art Resources sent straight to your email: […]
Read More KS3 Art: Block Printing Scheme of Work – Adinkra SymbolsGCSE Art Project: Drypoint Etching
I designed this GCSE art drypoint etching project with the intention of having students understand the different applications of mark-making drawing techniques, and getting an insight into a simple but effective printing process. The drypoint etching technique is one of my favourites as it is so versatile and can be done without any specialist printing […]
Read More GCSE Art Project: Drypoint EtchingMichelle Mischkulnig
Michelle Mischkulnig is a famous Australian textile artist celebrated for her innovative approach to manipulating fabric and creating visual narratives. With a fine arts background, her work intricately weaves traditional textile methods and contemporary design, exploring themes of identity, environment, and storytelling. Get art resources sent straight to your email: Michelle Mischkulnig is a Melbourne-based […]
Read More Michelle MischkulnigKS3 Printmaking Pattern Project
This is one of my favourite printing projects to teach because it’s really difficult for students to get it wrong! The aims of this KS3 Printmaking Pattern Project are for students to understand how to design patterns, understand the poly-printing process and learn how to take inspiration from a street artist. Get Art resources sent […]
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