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Snow Queen Scenery Workshop with Norwell Primary School
and St. Matthew's Primary School, Normanton-on-Trent
Year 2, 3 and 4 children from both schools worked together to paint and collage a backdrop to depict a scene
from the Snow Queen story by Hans Christian Andersen. This work complemented that made by other children in
school with their teachers.
A Space Odyssey at West Bridgford Junior School
All children from three Year 4 classes participated in a full day's creative arts project. Astronauts,
planets, aliens and spacecraft were made for boards in the Year 4 building for an out of this world display!
Winter Wonderland
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Year 1 and 2 children took part in a workshop to make eight large winter-themed pictures. Using papier-mache
techniques they produced a penguin, snowman, robin, hat, glove, Babushka, tree and snowflake. These are now
on display in the lower school hall.
PPA Workshops at Norwell Primary School, Newark
Art workshops have provided the opportunity for children to develop their drawing and painting skills. By
the end of the course, they produced character portraits of Victorian people.
The Mary Rose
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Year 5 children created collage pictures of the Mary Rose ship to tie in with their Tudor project.
Fearsome sea creatures were drawn to surround the pictures of Henry VIII's famous warship.
Halloween at Devon and Sconce Park, Newark
Children and their families attended a workshop to create Halloween masks and four lanterns to lead the way
in a parade on the evening of the 31st October.
Landmarks of the World
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Year 6 children chose famous landmarks of the world to make as 3D models. These included the Eiffel Tower,
the Pyramids, Big Ben and the Statue of Liberty amongst many others.
Sound Clash Keyboard
Hawtonville Learning Community
A creative keyboard was made by children at the Sound Clash Festival at Bowbridge Primary School in Newark.
Local musicians provided plenty of inspiration for those attending the event. The workshop was organised by
Newark and Sherwood Play Support Group.
Friendship Banners
Devon Play Opportunities
Children attending Newark's Devon Play holiday programme helped to create two 6ft square banners. They
sketched pictures of themselves and these were transferred to large pieces of fabric to paint. A silk
painted border depicting activities the children enjoyed completed the banners.
Eco Art and the Tree of Life
at Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Families attended four art and craft workshops during the school summer holidays. They contributed towards
making a colourful tree and the many creatures that could live in and around it. Other activities included
bird box and miniature scarecrow making.
'Be a Guitar Hero' at Balderton Play in the Park
Children and their families had a chance to make a larger than life guitar at Newark and Sherwood Play
Support Group's Play in the Park. Despite a thunderstorm and torrential rain the patriotic guitar was
successfully completed.
Southwell Holiday Club Painted Canvas
Southwell Minster, the Bramley apple and the River Trent all feature on a bright canvas painted by children
at Southwell Holiday Club at Lowes Wong School. Patterns were later added and glitter for a sparkly effect!
Egyptian Family Fresco
at Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Year 3 children have recreated an ancient Egyptian wall painting during their PPA art sessions. It features
people, birds and plant life and made to look like it has been damaged over time. Workshops were held over
seven weeks and linked in with their curriculum theme. The children worked in groups to produce a section
each, then pieced it together like a jigsaw puzzle using paint, sand, collage and papier mâché.
Jungle Book Scenery at Dean Hole C of E Primary School
KS1 and KS2 children took part in seven afternoon and after-school art workshops to make props and scenery for their
end of year 'Jungle Book' performance. From intial sketches, the two 9ft by 10ft backdrops were created out of paint
and papier mâché. Baloo the bear, Mowgli, Shere Khan and Kaa the snake amongst others provided stunning
visual imagery for the play, and can now be found on permanent display in the school hall.
North Muskham Primary School
Sensory Club Canvas
North Muskham Primary School's Sensory Club have designed and painted a striking tactile canvas. The
children took the owl that features on their sweatshirts as a focal point. Their own sketches were then
turned into a canvas made from multi-coloured collage.
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
St. Patrick's Day Parade, Nottingham
A colourful impression was made by children and their families at Nottingham's annual St. Patrick's Day
Parade. Year 2 children had a busy day making their costumes, props and banner while an after school family
art club involving parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles enabled the designing and making of individual
outfits. This was topped by a glorious day on March 17th to celebrate the famous man himself, St. Patrick!
Artwork inspired by British Art Show 7
Stanhope Primary and Nursery School
Year 6 children visited Nottingham Contemporary and were inspired by Matthew Darbyshire's 'Exhibition for
Modern Living'. Using papier mâché they made 3D iconic British and Nottingham images. These
included Green's Windmill, the F.A.Cup, Robin Hood and even an 'Ey up me duck'!
International Week
West Bridgford Junior School
Eastern European art provided the theme for the children's intricate paper cut-outs. As part of the
school's week-long activities, a workshop was held to introduce the skill of paper-cutting. The children
produced some stunning artwork and highlighted how skilful they were.
Henry VIII at Stanhope Primary School
Year 4 children have been busy creating a life-size model of Henry VIII. The children have been studying
the Tudors and developed their understanding of model and costume-making. Henry VIII now proudly stands
in the school entrance in his decorative doublet, jewellery and cloak.
Tuxford School Extended Services
Silk-painted Wall-hangings
Children from Foundation stage up to Year 6 in the Tuxford Comprehensive family of 10 schools have taken
part in silk-painting workshops. Each school chose their own theme which ranged from the 2012 Olympics to
the Four Seasons. Their beautiful work has now been made into individual wall-hangings to be displayed
in their schools.
Christmas Tree Trail at Calke Abbey
Volunteers at Calke Abbey in Derbyshire took part in a workshop to make large decorations for several of
the trees in their Christmas tree trail. The winter festival of trees took place in the grounds of Calke
Abbey on Sat 4 - Sun 5 Dec, Sat 11 - Sun 12 Dec and Sat 18 - Sun 19 Dec from 11am - 6.30pm.
Happy Halloween Lantern-making and Parade with
Newark and Sherwood Play Support Group
During the half-term holiday more than 70 children and their families attended lantern-making workshops
at Barnby Road Academy and the Tom Mann Pavilion in Newark.
On the evening of Saturday 30th October they and members of the public were invited to take part in a
family friendly parade around Devon and Sconce Park. It was a lovely occasion to be creative, dress up
in creepy costumes and join in an event to bring the local community together.
