This clay workshop for pupils in KS1 will show students how artists have responded to creatures real and imaginary throughout history.
The session will start with a visit to Michelle Reader’s horse sculptures in the Harley Courtyard, learning about how she was inspired by ice age ponies and nineteenth century racehorses.
Pupils will then visit the Portland Collection Museum to see a 400-year-old painting of lions, a silver gilt candelabra adorned with insects, and a statuette of St. George and the dragon. After a quick introduction, pupils will be encouraged to explore and find as many animals within the collection as they can.
Following this, pupils will engage in a practical hands-on workshop with clay, designing and creating their own clay creature with a range of tools.
By participating in this workshop, pupils will:
- Draw inspiration from historic artefacts and gallery displays.
- Use sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination (Art & Design Curriculum for KS1)
- Develop art and design techniques in using pattern, texture, line, shape and form (Art & Design Curriculum for KS1)
- Produce creative work. (Art & Design Curriculum for KS1).