Artist in Schools

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The Programme

The Artists in Schools programme embeds art in the curriculum and assists teachers in providing creative sessions in the classroom and gallery environment.

Artists work with pupils to develop their creativity and expression and to allow them to explore what it is to be an artist and develop their own artistic skills. In addition, the programme provides professional development opportunities for teachers and can increase pupil’s creativity and self-confidence.

The programme offers a range of options including assemblies, 1, 3 and 4 day residencies, working with 1 or 2 classes for Early Years, KS1 and KS2. All of the 3 and 4 day residencies incorporate a visit to the gallery to explore our collection and gain inspiration.

Please note: the school must arrange transport.


KS2

Nature canvas, Year 5. Varna Street primaryNatures' canvas

Painter Pat Mountford, encourages pupils to explore, experiment and play with mixed media to create colourful and textural paintings based on natural form.

Residency: 1 day with 1 class, 1 day with 2 classes, 3 days with 2 classes.




Abstract canvas, teacher. Ashbury Meadows primary schoolExploring painting

Using the formal elements of painting such as colour theory, composition and mark making, painter Katy McCall helps pupils to depict the abstract world around them.

Residency: 1 day with 1 or 2 classes, 3 days with 2 classes.


 

Sculpture drawing, Year 4.What is sculpture?

Sculptor Susie MacMurray, introduces pupils to what a sculpture can be, how they are made and the processes used. Pupils gain insight and inspiration to create textural and 3-d sketches.

Residency: 3 days with 2 classes.

 


Pencil self portrait, Year 5. St Anne's RC PrimaryCreating comics Year 5&6

Working with illustrator Jim Medway, pupils begin to learn and utilize basic comic-making skills, with an emphasis on visual literacy and communication.

Residency: 1 day with 1 class, 4 days with 2 classes.



 

Mask, Year 6. St Barnabas C of E primaryMasks alive Year 5&6

This residency offers pupils the unique opportunity to make an artefact and bring it to life, as visual artist Tess Hill’s explores mask-making and mask movement and performance.
Residency: 1 day with 1 class, 4 days with 1 class.
Note: For the 1 day residency pupils' don't create a mask.




We are currently developing two new residencies for KS2, exploring movement and choreography and character building incorporating photography.
Please contact us for further information.

Costs

 Artist fee: £175 per day

How to book

To make a booking or find out more about the programme, please contact us.
Tel:  0161 235 8842
Fax: 0161 235 8899