Finding Circles

Visual literacy is the skill of being able to “read” and “create” images, of being able to attach language and therefore meaning to visual imagery.

Finding Circles

This activity is a simple way to encourage very young children and learners with special educational needs to become curious about the world around them. It teaches learners to see the world afresh and builds engagement and confidence.

Knowledge and Skills Developed:

Observation, Familiarity with Shapes and Shape Names, Visual Literacy, Relationship of 2d to 3d, Recording, Sharing, Reflection

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Autumn Floor Textiles

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Prop Making for Toys

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Explorer’s Books: Collecting Colour

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Collaging with Wax Crayon Rubbings

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See This Resource Used In Schools

St Hilary School, EYFS

Repeat Pattern Printing Roller

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Introduction to Chalk Pastels

Collecting Colour in my Moodboard Book

What We Like About This Resource…

“It’s really nice to see that although Rachel Parker works quite digitally, her process from the beginning is very tactile. Rachels books act as a really great source of inspiration, helping to break down the creative blocks that we all get from time to time. Having a sketchbook dedicated to colour means that as well as working with colours that you already love, you can test new colour palettes and see colours from a new perspective. I especially love how Rachel picks up on the different tones in colours by looking at the way light hits it in order build her colour palette around those supporting tones as well as big statement colours.” – Tobi, AccessArt

Collecting Colour

What We Like About This Resource…

“It’s great to see how a simple exercise such as colour collecting, which can be done in a classroom setting, is also used in a professional capacity. This gives the activity a clear context and purpose. It’s nice to see Rachel’s decisions being made in real time, it demonstrates how artists are constantly reflecting on and self evaluating their own decisions. Rachel also shows us that she sometimes gets colour palettes from photos that she’s taken herself, this is really exciting because it demonstrates how the artists experience is central to their work. Students will be able to bring their own experience and personality to this activity by having complete control over what their colour moodboard becomes.” – Tobi, AccessArt

See This Resource Is Used in Schools…

Year 6, Whitchurch Primary School

Process Art at HP, Home Education group.

How Colour Collection Inspires My Work

What We Like About This Resource…

“Rachel’s work is so vibrant and full of joy, it’s really exciting to see how she starts to form creative ideas around colour. Rachel highlights the importance of colour trends but also gives herself the opportunity to create her own trends which adds a level of playfulness and personality to her colour exploration. Seeing her colour books translate into fabric demonstrates a real clarity in her decision making process.” – Tobi, AccessArt.

Escaping Wars and Waves – Encounters with Syrian Refugees

What We Like About This Resource…

‘This resource really demonstrates how art can successfully bring awareness to important humanitarian issues, promote inclusivity and can give a platform to those who otherwise wouldn’t be heard. The links between text, photos and drawings are really strong and demonstrate the creative process used by Olivier from start to finish. I really like the inclusion of suggestions for students within the post, which encourage students to learn more about their community and to understand the experience of being displaced. This is turn will hopefully inspire the next generation to be part of an inclusive and empathetic society.‘ – Tobi, AccessArt

Analogue Drawing

What We Like About This Resource…

“This activity highlights how visual communication can be used to convey emotion. When artwork is relatable in a human and emotive way it can be really powerful. Learning how to translate feeling into mark-making is a really important skill and can help children break down the essence of a range of their own emotions, and communicate it to others. Explore colour and a range of materials to enrich this experience.” – Tobi, AccessArt.

Drawing With Your Feet

What We Like About This Resource

“I love this resource because I can picture the energy in the classroom whilst students enjoy the process of mark-making using their feet. Creating drawings with parts of the body other than hands can be really freeing; students will hopefully look at their drawings in a less critical way, with the emphasis of the activity being more about the process than the outcome. It might be a nice addition to use a viewfinder to zoom in on areas where the marks collide in interesting ways” – Tobi, AccessArt.

Drawing with Sticks

What We Like About This Resource

“This is a great activity to get students to think about drawing in a different way. Extending reach and accepting a lack of control can lead to really exciting and energised mark-making. It’s great to see that this resource has also been used in SEND settings, demonstrating its accessibility.” – Tobi, AccessArt.

Sculptural Environments Inspired by Hockney

See This Resource Used In Schools…

Year 3, Ruth at Carden Primary School

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AccessArt Primary Art Curriculum: Additional Pathways: Medium Term Plans

Making 2d & 3d Fashion Designs with Painted and Decorated Paper

See This Resource Used In Schools…

Year 5 Ruth at Carden Primary School, Brighton

Year 5/6, Histon and Impington Brook Primary

Year 6, Senacre Wood Primary School

Sutton Valence Preparatory School

Process Art at HP ages 7 to 13

Making Painted & Sewn Landscapes

See This Resource Used In Schools…

Year 3, Haydon Wick Primary School

Year 3 at The Holt Primary School Skellingthorpe Lincoln

Year 2/3 Cawthorne Primary
Year 3, Goose Green Primary School

Process Art at Humphrey Park, Ages 7-13