We had a fantastic first session designing our mosaics based on the ‘elements’.
The 18 students were totally absorbed and full of excitement. Claire Costello, a local mosaic artist, led the workshop along with myself. The mosaics already look vibrant and full of creativity. Thank you to everyone for your continued enthusiasm.
Cannot wait until next week’s workshop.
Mrs A Page Teacher of Art
Year 7 have been researching the work of the ‘Fauves’ and their wild use of colour.
They have learnt blending of paints and oil pastels and used a variety of mark making techniques. Below are a selection of the students colourful leaflets about the Fauves. A wonderful explosion of colour!
Well done Year 7, you have shown great knowledge and understanding.
Year 8 have been learning how to draw a portrait looking at proportions, tone, blending and achieving a likeness. We wanted to share their latest fantastic celebrity homework with you. Can you guess who they are?
So proud of you Year 8!
Year 7 have been learning about colour theory. This is their latest work creating creative colour wheels using found objects. Such a lovely collection of vibrant colour hues.
Mrs Page
Year 9 have been learning watercolour techniques to capture the delicate texture of feathers for their flight project. We were so impressed with the results and are looking forward to seeing their flight inspiration pages once complete.
Mrs Page and The Art Department
We have run two very successful printing workshops this term. The Year 11 learnt the process of mono printing producing a vast amount of exciting prints for their sketchbooks.
The Year 13 learnt about procion dye prints using a screen and squeegee. The results were beautiful and will now be developed using further media.
All students acted maturely and were inquisitive about learning more knowledge about the techniques.
Year 12 Art / Photography students were a pleasure to be with and all inspired by the vast collection of prints, photography, paintings collages, sculpture and architecture. Do go and see the exhibition if you get a chance.
Could not be prouder of our lovely Year 10 on a trip to Cambridge on Tuesday! Lots of inspiration for the new project over summer! Well done guys!
Year 9 are producing such exciting , experimental photographs. This week we were inspired by the photographer ‘Emily Blincoe’ and her Flat lay photos. Year 9 set up Flat lay compositions thinking about colour, texture and layout.
The previous week, Year 9 took very impressive product photos creating mood and creative aesthetics.
We are so impressed by you you all Year 9 ⭐️.
Mrs Page and the Art Department
Latest News
Coming Up
Monday 24th
Year 13 A Level Politics Conference, London
Tuesday 25th
Year 9 Options Evening, 6pm
Year 10 L4L (pm)
Tuesday 25th & Wednesday 26th
Year 11 Art Mock Exam
Thursday 27th to 12th December
Year 11 Mocks
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Presdales School
Hoe Lane
Ware
Hertfordshire
SG12 9NX
Tel: 01920 462210
admin@presdales.herts.sch.uk
Headteacher:
Mr Warren
