Each term we focus on a different artist.
We aim to give the children an understanding of the style of that artist so that they will be able to recognise some of their most famous works and of course to paint like an artist in their style!
At WMS we are very pleased that we incorporate so much creativity into our curriculum and that we have such well qualified staff to deliver this and to inspire your children.
Our art team is led by Miss Lorna, who studied art history, assisted by three excellent early years teachers (Miss Alex, Miss Anna and Miss Rebekah) who have fine art degrees and many years of experience.
Our WMS children love art!
In the summer term we will be studying LS Lowry.
A British artist, Lowry is primarily known for his depiction of the Greater Manchester area.
His scenes of life in the industrial towns are instantly recognisable with their urban landscapes and ‘matchstick men’.
The works give a great range of opportunities for us to develop observational and practical skills.
The children will be working to create buildings, Lowry people, factories and chimneys and will be creating group and individual pieces.
The work will be supported by displays in each classroom along with books and materials that the children can explore outside of art lessons.
The skills introduced and developed will include; sketching, painting, collage, making dioramas and photography.
We have also planned for a really immersive activity involving the children dressing in a traditional overcoat and bowler hat in the style of the people in the paintings to see how it feels.
Lowry works are available to see in London so please do take the opportunity, during the Easter break, to visit Tate Britain and if you are in Manchester the Lowry Gallery at Salford Quays. It is one of my favourite galleries and has good activities for families.
Please begin looking at Lowry with your child and consider a gallery visit. It really does help to deepen their understanding.
Please bring books from the library (there’s no need to buy anything) plus postcards or pictures printed from the internet.
If every child could bring in one ‘Lowry item’ in the first week of term, we would have a wealth of lovely things to discuss in class.
We are so very lucky that art is such a strong focus at WMS and it always has been.
We have 3 teachers with fine art degrees who work with me to create fantastic schemes of work for each term and engaging and exciting lessons for all of the children at WMS.
I’m sure that those of you who visited the art displays at our Brookscroft Children’s House will have been impressed with the quality of the pieces that the children have made.
We will be sharing some of the children’s Lowry artworks with you next term!
Many thanks for your engagement with our termly art topics
Kind regards
Miss Lorna
Principal
