Creative after-school abstract art programme for children aged 6–13.
Creative after-school abstract art programme for children aged 6–13.
Artists tell many stories in many different ways
This term we will explore and experiment with ideas of stories in art inspired by artists Richard Killeen (NZ) James Rizzi (US) and John Pule (NZ).
We will create works of art that tell personal stories in different ways: of family, culture, important events and identity through the use of symbols such as objects, colour, scale, composition, scale, line, shape and pattern. We will explore and develop visual arts skills and techniques such as painting, colour making, drawing and designing - using inks, dyes, acrylic paint, pencil, oil pastels, watercolour pencils and mixed media.
Free Trials:
One free trial per child. Free trials are only for families that haven't attended a Creative Matters holiday workshop, After School class or received a free trial during a previous term.
Place
St Francis Catholic School
Time
• 3:00–3:30pm — supervised afternoon tea
• 3:30–5:00pm — art class
• Pick up at 5:00pm
Who can join
• Children aged 6–13 years
• Children from other schools welcome
• Limited to 13 children per class
Activity highlights
• Explores the creative process in a calm, positive and nurturing environment
• Encourages creativity and individuality
• Develops visual arts skills and techniques
What to bring
• Afternoon tea and a drink
• Art shirt or apron
Visual arts skills
Painting, drawing and designing; use of colour, shape and pattern; composition and form; oil pastel, ink and pencil techniques; papier mâché, collage and mixed media.
Thinking skills
Taking creative risks, observing, imagining, making decisions, modifying ideas, discussing, designing, experimenting and making connections.
