Art Sessions for children of all ages; providing fun, skill-based teaching plus investigative projects exploring pupils' creativity.
As a qualified teacher I am fervent in my desire to witness children explore their creativity through the means of Art. I provide sessions for children and young adults that can either boost their school's creative dialogue, or projects that allow them to achieve a qualification separate to GCSE or A-level. See https://www.artsaward.org.uk for more details. I cater my lessons to the needs of the pupil, either face to face at home, or online and through a pre-recorded video format.
23/02/2021
Another successful Arts Award story that I would love to share is that of Leah; a young, budding tennis player who combined her passion of Sport and of Graphic Design to design and create her own brand of clothing. Leah conquered lockdown developing her ideas and pursing her interests in the creative field of Graphic Design, achieving a Silver Arts Award.
Here she is, sporting one of her pieces of clothing, proudly displaying her Logo.
22/02/2021
Arts Award are calling for centres to share Arts Award stories as part of to support the creative development of young people. London's A New Direction supports Trinity College in this. Let me share with you one of the two successful stories that I have led, and been a part of, last year.
Samuel has spent his days in lockdown developing and refining his woodturning skills to achieve a Silver Award. Samuel has not let the completion of his Award cease his creativity, and continues to further his practice with more unique pieces being made and sold. (Check out on Instagram to view his work)
Take a look at the bespoke wooden chess-set piece designed and made in his Arts Award Journey below.
Silver arts award Samuel Battley's silver arts award portfolio
08/09/2020
As schools return, and practical lessons start up again, we may be wondering how our students' creative activities will be able to continue with Covid-19 restrictions.
Let me share with you a creative journey that a pupil of mine has undertaken over the lockdown and the Summer months. He is halfway to completing an Arts Award level Silver, having designed and created a chess-piece set and board using his wood-turning skills.
He won't mind me saying that he'd love you to keep in on checking his website to see the final piece!
https://silverartsaward430773199.wordpress.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=KXU3m5zlffU&feature=emb_logo
Do comment below to encourage him, or to enquire about the Arts award. Send me a private message if it may be of interest to someone in your family :)
Woodturning a Chess Piece - the Bishop i filmed this video for my brother who is making a chess set for his Silver Arts Award. he uses traditional woodturning techniques on a lathe to make a bisho...
28/03/2020
We are at a time when we should be more careful with planning our meals and using up everything we have in the cupboards.
This artist took it to the next level by documenting his meals for 32 years, commenting on the ingredients and the taste of each meal he ate.
I took inspiration and documented a stew that went a long way, which we had for the start of the lockdown!
Japanese Chef Has Filled Notebooks with Delectable Illustrations of All of His Meals for 32 Years Some meals leave an impression—you might remember the cherry pie your grandma always made or a multi-course dinner consisting of toast and caviar, a mound of shaved truffle topping pasta, and wagyu tartare. Rather than solely rely on his memory to envision the fare he's enjoyed, though, Japanese c...
25/03/2020
When laid low in his sick bed, Matisse continued to create. It was in his bed that the famous 'cut-outs' were made.
We may be laid low, isolating at home, but I encourage you to create with what's around you ;)
Here's my creation today:
The window that I sit by often, throws shadows across the room all day. Loo roll is precious, the holders too, so I captured the shadows by tracing them as the sun moved.
What can you create with what's around you?
Reply with a photo of your creation.
I hope this idea inspires you to make!
05/05/2016
What do you do when the sun's out? Paint!
30/04/2016
If you need something to do with your little ones this bank holiday, try testing their shape duplication skills. You'll be surprised how much they enjoy it! Focus on the size, positioning and character of shape
01/03/2016
How is it March already?! Here are some great little charcoal studies to distract you while the year zips by..
16/07/2015
Last Spaces for our Summer Art Club!!
Price now down to £15 per child, with sibling discount still in place.
Email [email protected] to register or for more info