art explorers | Sevenoaks

What a talented bunch the after school are! Last term we got up to such a range of different art techniques from observational drawings and paintings, to printmaking to foil embossed leaf decorating....all created in a unique and creative way.

It's been such a busy Autumn term I've totally neglected the blog! In the toddler pre school classes we've been inspired by gorgeous Autumn colours, harvest time and even blasted into space! Here is little snapshot of what we've been up to....

Play dough is always popular in the pre school/ toddler classes. It really is a wonderfully simple material for creative play. In recent classes we made our own salt dough, the children loved mixing together all the ingredients, kneading the dough and then rolling and...

I haven't shared any of the art explorers after school club creations for some time, and really should as each week i'm amazed at the beautiful art work created by 5-9 year olds.

In recent weeks we've been inspired by Klimt, made our own collage papers to create unique...

So far this term we have explored using paints in many different ways. Of course we paint with paint brushes but we've also tried painting with our feet (amazingly fun and messy!), with salad spinners and cars. Young children love to explore the different marks made an...

We haven't yet got our Christmas tree, (after last years dropped it needles before Christmas day!), but when we do there will be plenty of home made decorations to hang on it. 

We've been making decorations in both the pre school and after school class as everyone loves...

We often incorporate playdough into our themed classes, the children just love it. It really is an amazing way for children to be creative, it can become whatever they wish. We love to add in exciting playdough props to make the experience even more fun. This term some...

I just love these batik style art works created by children in years 1-4 at the after school club. It was a great project as involved life drawing skills when sketching the pumpkin and then more imaginative work when adding colour to the background. It was a really exc...

Well it really has been a while since I've posted on the blog, but that's not because we haven't been creating lots of wonderful arts and crafts. I've just been so busy with paint, glue and sequins, (and moving house), that I've neglected the blog! 

In our pre school/to...

I'm excited to announce that even more arty fun is on its way.....art explorers classes are starting this summer in Borough Green. Classes will be run by Katy who has plenty of hands on experience. She has been attending the Sevenoaks class with her daughter for the pa...