Getting creative

The girls in the Pre-Prep and Prep Departments took part in a special day of art themed activities recently.  Each class had the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops where they used a wide range of artistic techniques including printing, painting, paper making and collaging to create some amazing pieces of art.

In Pre-Prep, each class created their own group piece using different techniques such as, fingerprinting, wax resist flowers and using ribbon and egg cartons to create a collage.  The girls also created individual pieces of fabric flowers, Monet inspired water lily paintings and polystyrene printing blocks which produced a repeating floral pattern.

The Prep Department embarked on projects which had nature as their theme. 

• Year 3 created flowers using wire and tissue paper. They also produced sunflower pictures using different types of grains such as lentils. 
• Year 4 were inspired by Chinese art and used bamboo twigs and ink to make prints of Chinese Cherry Blossom.
• Year 5 made their own paper, completed drypoint etching and created cyanotypes by drawing on acetate paper, placing it onto sunlight paper and after two minutes of sun exposure, washed them with cold water to reveal a mirror copy. 
• Year 6 were given the task of creating flying fish using willow and tissue paper and also develop painted tiles in the style of Philip Webb. 

Head of Prep, Mr Leith, said “The girls have all thoroughly enjoyed the experience of this dedicated art day. It is wonderful to see them really enjoying the opportunity to learn new artistic techniques and be creative. I am extremely impressed with what they have produced.”

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Rebecca Conroy, Senior Marketing Executive, Pipers Corner School. Telephone 01494 719850 or email [email protected] | www.facebook.com/PipersCornerSchool | @PipersCornerSch