AccessArt is proud to collaborate with Saatchi Learning to help schools explore contemporary sculpture.
Using selected artwork from the London Grads 21 exhibition, AccessArt and Saatchi Learning have created a series of resources for use with children aged 6 to 16 to explore how we might look at, make, and reflect upon sculpture.
The resources below are perfect for you to use in the classroom, gallery or community setting. Start by talking about sculpture, then choose from one of our three projects, and finally end by reflecting upon what you have made.
Step One: Let’s Talk About Contemporary Sculpture
How Do We Look At Contemporary Sculpture?
Learning to talk about contemporary sculpture is an important step in building an understanding of how we feel about what we see.
Looking at contemporary sculpture can sometimes be challenging, and if we are not used to talking about contemporary sculpture we can sometimes find it hard to find a way in. Use these simple questions with children of all ages to encourage pupils to become curious about contemporary sculpture. Read more
Installation Victoria Rotaru, Image By John Sachpazis
Step Two: What Would You Like To Make?
make a response...
Make small sculptures inspired by prompt cards, mini-sculptures which “belong to the ground”, or bigger sculptures inspired by your body and the furniture around you!
Choose your favourite activity from the projects.
prompt cards for making
belonging to the ground
the chair and me
Step Three: Reflect & Discuss
I Think, You Think: Crits in the Classroom
End the session by celebrating what was made!
Tidy up, present your work in a clean space, and take time to stand back and reflect. Ask questions to trigger an exploration of what you have made and how other people feel about what you have made. Read more
A big thank you to Lala Thorpe from Saatchi Learning for making this project happen.
