Cossington-class one- Australian painting at art club

My 'art around the world' after school club at Cossington Primary school was all about Australia tonight and the children, aged between 4 and 6, created these magnificent paintings. Using crayon, watercolour paints and poster paints for print-making they experimented with colour mixing, shapes and textures. I was so impressed with the results!

Earth sculpture- nature and art

Using natural resources from around the campus, tonight's after school art club became an explosion of rustic colour and herbal scents. Inspired by earth and eco artists we created items for display outside.

Mixed media masterpieces at NEW after school club

This mixed media landscape project inspired by Dawn Ackerman kick started our new after school art club at Rawlins tonight. With several talented new members and plenty of the 'old gang', we had a great time tearing handmade papers into stunning landscapes before framing in black paper. It was such an achievement in an hour!

NEW after school club at RAWLINS

Mixed Media Masterpieces Autumn 2012 A six week course for children and young people run by Hayley Fern, community arts development manager at Rawlins College. Using design skills, painting on fabric, wire work and mixed media each participant will create a unique piece of art of or a functional item from a choice of suggestions in 2D and 3D. We will learn about colour, texture and a range of techniques: a unique course for all ages and abilities. 13 September Landscape project Looking at the handmade paper collage work of artist Dawn Ackerman, each participant will create a framed landscape collage using texture, colour and composition skills. 20 September Earthworks sculpture Inspired by earth artist Michel Arnold each participant will create a found objects standing sculpture utilising natural objects, fixing techniques and shape awareness. 27 September Art book Taking inspiration from Denise Lach, Maggie Grey, Jane Wild, Kay Greenlees and Beryl Taylor we will create a series of experimental ‘leaves’ using print, paint, fabric, paper and wire. 4 October Art book continued Continuing the ‘art book’ project we will use wire, threads and binding techniques to create a book which showcases our mixed media experiments and provides an inspiration resource for the future. 11 October Boxes and threads Dawn Ackerman’s abstract collage with threads forms the basis of part one of this small project using card, tissues and textiles. Step 1: form the 6 sides. 18 October Boxes and threads continued Step 2: make the 6 sides into a small box, lining with black velvet and, if time, making a small item for inside using origami techniques with printed paper for a unique gift. Please note: although these activities are not too messy, old clothes or an apron is advisable. Aprons will be provided. TO BOOK call 01509 622827