Overview:

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In this workshop, children will build confidence as artists by learning to observe and recognize that all objects, natural and man-made, can be captured with basic shapes and lines. Through engaging activities, they will explore the fundamentals of drawing and develop their artistic skills. This interactive experience is designed to inspire creativity and enhance artistic expression.

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Suitable for: KS1 children and EYFS children
Duration: 30 minutes

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Workshop Objectives

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• Foster Creativity: Encourage children to explore their artistic potential by seeing the world through the lens of shapes and lines.

• Develop Observational Skills: Help students learn to observe their surroundings and recognize the basic shapes in objects.

• Enhance Artistic Expression: Allow children to practice and visualize their ideas through drawing exercises.

• Understand Techniques: Introduce students to shading, mark-making, contrast, and shadow to enhance their drawings.

• Build Confidence: Provide a platform for students to share their artwork, boosting their confidence in their abilities as artists.

• Encourage Collaboration: Promote teamwork as students share ideas and learn from each other during activities.

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Materials Needed

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• Drawing paper or whiteboards for sketches

• Pencils or whiteboard pens for practicing

• Colored pencils or markers for adding detail

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National Curriculum Alignment

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• Art:

  • Drawing Techniques: Students practice using basic shapes and lines to create representations of objects.

  • Mark Making: Encourage experimentation with different mark-making techniques to create texture and depth in their work.

  • Contrast and Shadow: Teach students how to use contrast and shadow to add dimension and interest to their drawings.

  • Creativity: Encourages visual representation of ideas, enhancing their overall artistic expression.

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This workshop fosters creativity and confidence by teaching children to see and capture the world around them through simple shapes and lines. It allows students to express their artistic voices in fresh, exciting ways!