Friday 3rd February 2017
Today we linked up with Andrew again. Vanessa joined as well in class. Previously the pupils had visited one of the gardens in school and also went onto the pitches. They had explored the different spaces, took photos, talks about how they felt in each area and enjoyed being there. Last session had ended with the pupils starting to draw or write about their experiences in the 2 very different spaces. The pupils returned to their drawings/pieces of writing and added detail and colour to them. The images recorded on the 27/1/17 were looked at closely. Andrew explained to the pupils that they could cut out parts of the photographs and put these together with their drawing/writing onto a sheet of acetate. This could then be slotted into their pod made previously. Mrs Patton explained how to attach thread across the top of the pods and then smaller drawings could be hung from them. It is hoped to suspend the pods from the lights in the classroom! The pupils added in small pieces of coloured transparent paper to the pods. They look amazing and will be even better when suspended!
The pupils were on task, interested in what they were doing and keen to show Andrew their work in progress. As this was happening Mrs Patton took some groups of pupils to the Library and the Computer Suite. The pupils recorded images, drew their ideas and wrote down memories. These 2 areas contrasted with the 2 outside spaces looked at previously. The activities carried on into the afternoon and the pupils were really pleased with their finished pods.
Another great Art Day in R23 in Strandtown PS!