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Year 1 · Key Stage 1

Art & Design

Drawing, painting, sculpture, and learning from great artists.

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  1. Lines Alive: Exploring Drawing with KandinskyChildren explore lines and feelings through Wassily Kandinsky's colourful abstract art, then practise drawing straight, curved, zigzag and wavy lines with pencils and crayons to express different moods.
  2. Colour and Brush: Painting with Bold ColoursChildren discover primary colours and mix them to make secondary colours, then create a bold, blocked painting inspired by artist Piet Mondrian.
  3. Patterns in Nature: Printing and TextureChildren explore patterns and textures in nature, learn about William Morris's decorative designs, and create their own repeated prints using leaves or sponges.
  4. Shape and Form: Making SculptureChildren discover the difference between flat shapes and 3D forms, learn simple clay skills inspired by sculptor Barbara Hepworth, and make their own clay animal or figure.