ScrAFfiGo

Scraffito- heard of it? It is a method of layering plaster of paris onto a sturdy base, creating texture which may be built up, scratched away or texturised with other materials. Not an easy method at all- and the state of the rooms at the end of the day show why this isn't popular in schools or homes!! That IS what art camp is all about though0 trying new and experimental art forms! See the results for yourself, remembering that these are by children aged just 5 to 13.

Bridget Riley Day at Art Camp

Not confusing.......fusing!

Today was a wealth of experimental wonder! Children aged from 5 to 13 explored the skill of fusing papers and plastics to create whole books based on themes and colours.

To try this at home you will need an iron, greaseproof paper, plastic wallets or freezer/sandwich bags and a variety of threads, papers, fabric scraps and feathers. Arrange the items in the bag or wallet, making pictures or patterns. Place between two layers of greaseproof paper and iron to fuse. It's kind of like cheap laminating but nicer because the effects are less predictable.

If you are young, do not use an iron without an adult!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mask making- 5 to 7's

One more amazing mask....

Mask crazy

Summer ART CAMP begins........

Big POP ART art attack sessions!

Today was ace! We took over Humphrey Perkins Arts Theatre in Barrow on Soar for a giant art attack style project. Recreating iconic Pop Art paintings in fabric on a huge scale was something i'd wanted to try for ages.... thanks to an awesome group of year 8's the reality was even better than I'd imagined!