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KEY STAGE 2 and 3

My workshops combine art with literacy, geography and sometimes even a little science. Everything links! We have lots of discussions with many tangents. Outcomes are artistic and written though you can't predict the results, and when you don't - unexpected magic can happen!

SURREALISM - THE ART OF RANDOM

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The surrealists artists - Dali and Magritte for example, are great ways into art and literacy project work.

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This workshop took place in those heady times of being allowed into each others' houses. 

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We studied a few compositions by Dali and Magritte to try and build a story of what was happening in each painting before taking our own surreal photos - look at the slide show. How surreal is playing tennis with an apple, or stirring a coffee with a paintbrush?

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The kids then took a painting each and redesigned it into their own surreal work or art.

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This scheme of work moves onto characterisation to form the basis of a short, focused piece of creative writing.

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Duration: 6 sessions

BANKSY - THE ART OF PROTEST

Creating your message and being able to use your voice and two of the most important freedoms that we have. 

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Banksy uses their voice through street art; Maya Angelou used her voice through her writing; Dr Martin Luther King conveyed his message through his voice.

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This programme covers 'Protest Art' and the 'Art of Protest', using drawing, the study of visual messages, persuasive writing, speech creating and debate.

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I hope you don't mind some chalk on the pavement outside your home - protest art needs a wide audience!

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Duration: 6-8 sessions

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