Art

Art at Ellingham

At Ellingham Primary School we want to give the children the freedom to express their creativity through a wide range of mediums. We aim to expose children to the wider world and different cultures, not only through art but through the extended curriculum.

We are fortunate to be located in Chessington with easy access to London, and some of the best galleries in the world. We want to expose children to the ever-growing wealth of artists, past and present.

How can you engage your child with art at home? 

Get messy! Use as many different types of drawing and painting resources as you can to let your child get creative and explore art using different materials. There are no rules! This is a chance for your child to freely express themselves. 

Use household objects creatively. Alternatively, instead of buying materials, let your child get creative using things around the house – for example, pasta and pulses to create pictures using glue.

Keep a sketchbook.Encourage your child to keep a sketchbook. Suggest that they take it with them when they go out, looking for things to sketch – a tree, a building, a scene. Alternatively, if they see something they would like to draw, take a photo on your phone and let them sketch it when they are home.

Celebrate your child's art. Praise your child’s creations and encourage them not to get disheartened if they feel they have made ‘mistakes’. Explain that art is about being creative and trying out different things. There is no right or wrong way to do things. 

Discuss and enjoy art together. Find out about local art galleries or museums that you can visit with your child. Encourage them to talk about what they see and to share their opinions – about subject matter, colours, what materials the artist used, and so on. 

Useful links

https://artfulparent.com/kids-arts-crafts-activities-500-fun-artful-things-kids/ 

Access over 500 arts and crafts activities, including painting, sculptures and printmaking. 

https://www.artforkidshub.com/ 

Watch step by step videos on how to draw different things including; origami for children, how to paint, holiday and celebratory art projects and projects related to the Seasons.

http://www.landartforkids.com/ 

A website which gives you ideas on how to collect natural resources to produce different forms of Art.

https://www.tate.org.uk/kids?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIu8WF6J_C6QIVVeDtCh04qwjXEAAYAiAAEgKMGPD_BwE 

Children can follow instructions to make different things, play art games and quizzes and explore and read about the work of well-known artists.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z8tnvcw 

This website allows you to watch class clips on famous artists, techniques and how to create different things.