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News from Art & Photography

March 14, 2025/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 12 Procion Printing Workshop

On Wednesday 26th February, the Year 12 art students were lucky enough to take part in a Procion Printing Workshop, where we all experimented with Procion and Brusho inks to create prints that linked to our personal investigation theme. The inks were painted on top of a screen, which was then transferred onto paper or fabric using a squeegee that firmly drag acrylic medium across the screen and over our painted image. The inks could be used to make patterns as well as portraits, and could be printed on various backgrounds multiple times. “Ghost prints” were created as the ink faded with each print, which allowed us to later work into them with embroidery, coloured pencil and other experimental media. The process was really exciting, and allowed us to create unique prints with beautifully vibrant colours, and intricate layers – each print was different from another, as colours faded or blended into one another, and this is what made the process so satisfying and rewarding. Overall, it was a really valuable experience for all the art students, and incredibly interesting to learn new skills in printmaking and design that can contribute to our personal investigation project.

Hattie Pryke

The Procian screen printing workshop encouraged creativity and curiosity, allowing students to develop their artistic skills while learning about the printing process. Year 12 have further developed their prints by adding a variety of mixed media and stitched embellishments. It was an enjoyable and productive day with such a calm atmosphere. We are looking forward to seeing the students use this new process in their future coursework.

The Art Department 


Year 7

Year 7 have been looking at the amazing illustrations by the Italian artist Alfred Basha. He combines animals and natural forms such as trees, branches and leaves to create his beautiful ink drawings. He works in black ink using contrasting mark making.

I think you would agree the inspired results by our Year 7 are a great success!

We love your landscapes within the animal forms. So much imagination and effort.

Well done to all the students.

The Art Department


Year 7 & 8 Art Club

This half term, the Year 7 & 8 Art Club have enjoyed exploring the work of Robert Indiana, whose LOVE piece has been recreated as sculptures all around the world. Some chose to recreate the LOVE design, whilst others created other bold, four letter designs.

Well done Art Club!


Art Students’ Competition

‘Abacus Creative Resources’ held an Art Students’ Competition during 2024. It was a platform for students to express and elevate their artistic talents and was open to various educational levels.  Students were able to use any media of their choice and create Artwork about a personal theme. We are delighted to announce that Natalia, one of our Year 9 students, was awarded 3rd Place. Congratulations Natalia!

The Art Department

‘This is my painting of a candle on a rainy day. In my painting I used gouache paints but also acrylics. I was inspired by an atmospheric image I found online. I used a range of different painting techniques to create this and am very proud of how it turned out.’

Natalia Tsamili

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News from Art and Photography

February 14, 2025/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 10 Print Workshop

The Art Department had a highly successful Year 10 print workshop on Wednesday 5th February. The students demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication, and outstanding motivation throughout the day. They deepened their knowledge of lino printing using chine-collé and enriched their portfolios.

Linocut, also called lino print, lino printing, or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique similar to woodcut. It involves carving a design into a linoleum sheet, removing the areas that will not be inked, and then applying ink to the raised, uncut surfaces for printing. Below is a selection of their fantastic lino prints.

Well done, Year 10!

Mrs Page and Ms Jukes


Year 12 Oil Paintings

We are incredibly proud of our Year 12 students! They created stunning flower paintings using oil paints for the first time, embracing the medium with enthusiasm. Their work showcases rich, vibrant colours and striking compositions.

The Art Department 


Year 13 A-Level Photography

Our Year 13 A-Level Photography students have showcased outstanding creativity and technical skill in their Personal Investigations this year. Their work reflects a diverse range of styles and concepts, demonstrating a deep understanding of photography as both an art form and a means of expression. From thought-provoking conceptual images to beautifully captured moments, the students’ portfolios highlight their growth and passion for the subject. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the dedication they’ve put into their projects.

Mrs Harmer

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News from Art

December 20, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 9

Year 9 have taken some Fantastic photographs this term. The standard has been so high showing a vast range of photographic techniques. Here is a selection of their perfume and product photographs capturing themes using colour, props and lighting. Well done Year 9 great effort!


The Art Department Presents: Year 11 GCSE Art Mocks

We are thrilled to share the GCSE artwork created by our talented Year 11 students during their Art mocks. Their work showcases an impressive array of techniques, incredible effort, and meaningful connections to renowned artists.

As the festive season approaches, we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and look forward to welcoming you back in 2025!

Warm regards,

The Art Department

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News from Art

November 21, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 10

Year 10 have been producing stunning work linked to sweet treats. They have developed colour pencil layering, Biro mark-making and are currently learning about techniques with acrylic paints. We are so proud of their work showing dedication and enthusiasm. Fantastic Year 10!

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News from Art

October 25, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 11 Print Workshop – 15th October 2024

The Art department had a very successful Year 11 print workshop on 15th October. The students showed enthusiasm, effort and excellent motivation throughout the whole day. They developed their knowledge and understanding of printmaking and expanded upon their portfolio’s. Below is a selection of some of their wonderful Mono and Gelli prints.

Well done Year 11!


Year 12 have been exploring the theme Mechanical/Botanical a fusion of the manmade and natural world through a series of mixed media workshops. During term 1 Year 12 set up an installation to photograph and draw inspiration from. The following work shows their experimentation with pencil , oil pastels , charcoal , Bleach ,Inks and Card relief .We are currently working on large A1 mixed media studies and concertina sketchbook making.

The work shows their exciting journey of learning new skills and improving on existing ones.

Mrs Page & Mrs Harmer

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News from Art

July 19, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School
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News from Art

July 5, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 8 Abstract Portraits

So proud of Year 8MC’s Fantastic Artist pages on ‘Marlina Vera’.

You have all produced thoughtful portraiture work for both home and class work. Your portraits show the artists expressive use of colour and bold decorative features.

Well done all.

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News from Art

June 21, 2024/in Art /by Presdales School

Year 9 Flight

Here is a selection of Year 9 ‘Flight’ outcomes.

They could choose to create a mobile, playing card or piece of box art.

Their ideas show great imagination and creativity with strong surrealism links.

The students are now all engaged and excited about making their corsets inspired by “Alice in wonderland” or “Charlie and the chocolate factory”. We cannot wait to see their outcomes.

Year 10 Art Mock Exam

Year 10 have produced some really exciting and vibrant outcomes. We are so proud of their effort and attitude during the exam and are looking forward to their identity projects.

Well done Year 10 – Fantastic work!

 

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News from Art

May 24, 2024/in Art, General News /by Presdales School
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News from Art & Photography

March 15, 2024/in Art, Events, General News /by Presdales School

Year 7

‘Alfred Basha’ inspired animals

Year 7 have shown so much enthusiasm designing their pen animal illustrations. I think you would agree that they have designed some wonderful, imaginative designs.

Well done!


Year 8

‘Mexican Day of the Dead Festival’

‘Dia De Los Muertos’

Year 8 have made wonderful, creative, colourful Clay skulls inspired by the Mexican festival.


Year 9

Flight mixed media pages

Year 9 have been exploring a variety of materials – layering watercolours, markmaking with pen, colour pencil blending and collage. The students have produced beautifully presented double pages based on the theme flight. This project is leading to a selection of surreal outcomes from box Art, Playing card designs and mobiles. We shall post their final pieces after Easter.


Year 10

Year 10 have been working on studies of sweet treats. They have been exploring a range of media and creating colourful compositions. The next stage of their project is ‘Meal times’ which is leading towards Final individual outcomes for Year 10 mock exams.

We are looking forward to sharing their outcomes with you in future PressTales.


Year 12 Photography

Exciting collection of Year 12 photography exploring portraiture, focal points, exposure and contrast.

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