Programme
Term programme:
Summer 1
Sat 26 April
Drip and Flow
Get ready to go with the flow - literally! In this session, we’ll experiment with dripping paint down vertical surfaces, then use blocks, squeegees, and brushes to redirect and manipulate the drips. Midway through, we’ll rotate our canvas, shifting the direction of movement and transforming the composition. This hands-on approach embraces the unpredictability of liquid paint, teaching students to work with (rather than against) chance and gravity. Inspired by Holton Rower and Amy Shackleton.
Sat 3 May
Cut and Collage
In this vibrant session, students will explore the power of bold shapes and dynamic compositions through the art of cut-outs. Inspired by Henri Matisse, we’ll work with a variety of pre-cut and hand-cut paper shapes, layering and glueing them onto the canvas. This lesson encourages children to think in terms of colour, shape, and movement - just like Matisse did when he called his cut-out technique "drawing with scissors."
Sat 10 May
Echoes
“Echoes” is all about rhythm and repetition! Students start with a single squiggle, looping line, or geometric shape, then trace and shift it over and over, creating mesmerising patterns. As they experiment with different techniques - including freehand drawing and curve drawing tools - they’ll discover how repetition builds movement and visual harmony in art. Inspired by Bridget Riley, Jen Stark, and Lilith Black Bee, this session is a playful exploration of optical illusions, fluidity, and flow.
Sat 17 May
Electric Neon
Bold, bright, and impossible to ignore - this week, we’ll embrace the glow of neon! Using vivid fluorescent paints, pastels and pens, students will explore different mark-making techniques to create striking, high-energy compositions. This session encourages a fearless approach to colour, helping young artists experiment with contrast and intensity to make their work truly pop. Inspired by Laura Rose Moran Morris.
Sat 24 May
Painting About Music
What does music look like? In this session, students will translate sound into visuals, responding to different styles of music through paint, line, and shape. Soft melodies might inspire flowing, blended strokes, while fast beats could lead to sharp, energetic marks. This exploration of synesthesia—the crossover between senses -helps children connect emotion, movement, and creativity in new ways. Inspired by Kandinsky, who famously "saw" music in colour and Jackson Pollock’s work that was influenced by ‘modern’ jazz. What visuals will the children’s favourite musical genres produce?