The children had so much fun making this painted Christmas wreath. I like the mix of the traditional decoration with the vibrant colours the kids chose. Here’s how they made it.
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I have a wonderful project to share with you today which combines literacy and art ideas to create magical Incy Wincy books. We’ve been at the GobbleDEEbook Children’s Literature Festival in Chester this week, having a fabulous time. One of the workshops we attended was run by Becky Adams, an artist who explores the links between narratives and textiles. She guided a room full of children and parents through the workshop, resulting in everyone producing their very own, unique Incy Wincy book. How to make an Incy Wincy book Read more »
We’ve been doing more art experiments this week – this time trying out watercolour painting techniques with some wet on wet painting. Read more » Ever tried printing with flowers? Dip and print – it couldn’t be easier. The flower stalks were like little fairy wands, dabbing paint onto the paper. Little finger prints make great stems too (and who can resist putting putting their hands in the paint?) Love flowers? Make a bouquet, daffodil bunting . . . → Read More: Beautiful flower printing craft We tried out some reverse print painting today. It was one of those fabulous ideas, which come from a child saying ‘I wonder what would happen if…?’ We’d been messy about with some painting and B had already created a picture full of colour and interesting shapes, using plenty paint to cover the whole surface of her . . . → Read More: Reverse print painting  |
   
                     
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