Art
We love working with a range of artist materials such as paint, oil pastels, clay and printing inks! Our teachers plan engaging art experiences which often involve trips to art galleries or inviting local artists into school to work on large scale collaborative pieces to display in school! We see art as a way for learners to share their imaginations, broaden their understanding of the world and how we look at it, and as a means to express themselves.
After-school Art clubs are always highly attended, with some fantastic outcomes! We have worked with artists from Z-Arts and also have some talented TAs in school who deliver quality art experiences.
When trips to art galleries are planned they include hands-on workshops for the children to work alongside working artists and specialists from printmakers to sculptors!
Teachers have recently attended ‘Studio Nights’ at The Whitworth Art Gallery as a means to build on their own art skills and apply them in their classrooms. We hope to attend lots more in the future and love feeling part of The Whitworth’s community.
School hosted its first ‘Christmas Crafts Afternoon’ in December this year which was a great creative success! Families were involved with making a wide range of Christmas themed crafts with their children and were entertained by St Kentigern’s Choir!
St Kentigern's 'Summertime' Art Exhibition
A HUGE thank you to all the families who came along to support our first art exhibition in school this week!
The children were super proud of their efforts being showcased... from clay creatures and squiggly pots, to sunburst paintings and prints!
We even showed off our willow sculpture Year Three had been working on with the talented sculptor Lucy Burscough! This was inspired by a current exhibition on at The Whitworth Gallery by Susan Hefuna... click on the 'What's on in Manchester' link for more information and get involved!
We know you also enjoyed exploring our year group sketchbooks celebrating 'The Creative Arts' experienced by your child over the last two years!
We know there'll be lots more to see and celebrate so keep your eyes peeled on our website!
A HUGE thank you to all the families who came along to support our first art exhibition in school this week!
The children were super proud of their efforts being showcased... from clay creatures and squiggly pots, to sunburst paintings and prints!
We even showed off our willow sculpture Year Three had been working on with the talented sculptor Lucy Burscough! This was inspired by a current exhibition on at The Whitworth Gallery by Susan Hefuna... click on the 'What's on in Manchester' link for more information and get involved!
We know you also enjoyed exploring our year group sketchbooks celebrating 'The Creative Arts' experienced by your child over the last two years!
We know there'll be lots more to see and celebrate so keep your eyes peeled on our website!
