Summer term 1: Beautiful Botanicals

Over both summer terms children revisit the idea of nature as a starting point for art, explored in Y2 Flower Head and Y3 Ammonite projects.  They explore the genre of botanical art and use natural materials from the local environment to create a botanical weaving.  They investigate the botanical subject matter by making sketches and colour studies.  Children are introduced the work of botanical artists and make observations about the similarities and differences.  They use their drawings as inspiration for a two-colour botanical print.    

Summer term 2: Mosaic Masters

This project teaches children about the history of mosaics, before focusing on the colours, patterns and themes found in Roman mosaic. The children learn techniques to help them design and make a mosaic border tile.