Clay nativity

And for the true meaning of Christmas...many children made adorable clay nativity scenes with us at Christmas Art Camp.

Have a happy and peaceful Christmas from me and all of the staff and children that make happy art and craft activities across the Loughborough area.

I am now going to enjoy a short break with my family for Christmas xxxxxxxx

Origami pixie boots- a Hayley favourite!

Almost my favourite activity ever, and it really caught on at Christmas art camp! I know you are all out there making these from napkins!

Pine cone table centrepieces

Felt stockings

Almost everyone made these carefully sewn stockings for their trees. Here are a couple of fine examples! Well done kids!

Pine cone wreaths

1. make a wire circle
2. tie pine cones to it with raffia
3. add ribbon

Easy and beautiful!

Christmas Art Camp 2010

We have now finished sweeping up the glitter in the art rooms at Rawlins, after an amazing two day Christmas crafts event. Between 20 and 30 children attended, aged between 5 and 13, making all manner of Christmas items, from felt stockings to pine cone candle holders. Look out for photos to follow!

and HAPPY, HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

Caricature workshop at Hind Leys

Last night I did a caricature workshop at Hind Leys with a drawing club, and staff. It was hilarious, as I drew everyone and everyone drew each other. Using two marker pens, one thick, one thin, and a stick of charcoal, it is amazing how you can achieve a likeness for someone. Capturing facial features and uniqueness doesn't have to be insulting, but what we look like is always something to celebrate. Thanks to all the good sports who are now immortalised on their teacher's wall at Hind Leys!!