Mosaic tiles

I do a fortnightly workshop at a local nursery. We've done some great activities but I don't take photographs of the children working for privacy reasons. However at the end of today's workshop I took the work outside and took some photos on my phone.
We made mosaic tiles today. This is a simple art activity which also helps to develop dexterity and maths skills. The children are 3-4 years old, and they needed a lot of concentration to line up the squares and leave a small gap in between each one. Some even managed to create a colour repeat pattern.
I've got some squares left over, so I'll let my two have a go after school!

Half Term Printmaking

We had a great time printmaking yesterday. We learned how to make mono-prints from paintings, and then created a simple block print. Flowers and fish were the big themes of the day! The older ones made lovely mono-prints from life in the afternoon.
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Henry Moore Foundation - British Red Cross open day at Perry Green

If you haven't been to the Henry Moore Foundation in Perry Green yet, then you must go along to their British Red Cross open day on Sunday 10th July.
Set in beautiful open grounds around his recently renovated house, Moore's sculptures are a wonder of art and engineering. If you have small children, plan to stick to the outside areas and let them explore these beautiful, tactile artworks, some of which share a field with herds of sheep! Older children can enjoy learning all about Moore's techniques and processes in his wonderfully intimate studios.

Perry Green is situated near Much Hadham, between Bishops Stortford and Ware in Hertfordshire.

More details can be found in the following links:

http://redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Events/Open-Gardens/South-East/The-Henry-Moore-Foundation

http://henry-moore.org/pg/visiting/special-events-2001-visitor-season

Gail.x


Photo borrowed from http://www.corpus.cam.ac.uk. I hope they don't mind as it's to support a very good cause!

Summer art activities - Tate St Ives

If you're planning to visit St Ives this summer, you should check out the range of family activities on offer at Tate. Pre-schoolers can take part in 'Hands in Art', a weekly drop in creative session. 'Super Sundays' is a session for all the family. Best of all, the activities are free! Tate St Ives is situated right on Porthmeor beach. You can also follow the Barbara Hepworth trail at her studio in the town.
http://www.tate.org.uk/families/events/stives/

Kernow Bys Vyken!

Gailx

May/June half term workshops - Printmaking

I will be running two workshops this half term. They are both printmaking workshops, one for children aged 5-8 years, and the other for 9-12 years. To book, email me at info@gailashton.co.uk

Printmaking

Weds 1st June 2011
10am-12noon: ages 5-8 years (max workshop size: 6)
1pm - 3pm: ages 9-12 years (max workshop size: 7)
£12.00 per person
Refreshments included (or bring a snack)
Workshops held in Bishops Stortford

Plate Portraits!

Couldn't resist posting this pic of my daughter and her friend, who decided to put their picnic plates to good use!

Tate Kids art detectives

I found this great game on the Tate Kids website. Become an art detective, and find out about a famous artist and their work.
http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/art-detective/