In this colour exploration aimed at EYFS and SEND groups, pupils have the opportunity to explore how various media responds on a textured surface. This activity encourages the development of skills such as colour recognition, colour mixing, mark-making and also aims to nurture curiosity and creative risk taking. The resultant fabric sketchbooks prompt discussion, and develop ownership and oracy skills.

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A collection of imagery and sources designed to stimulate conversation around the work of Saoirse Morgan.

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Saoirse Morgan

“My paintings explore my connection with familiar landscapes. The subject of my work is my home terrain of West Wales: the landscape, the coast, the ecology. I am inspired by local colour, plant life, atmosphere and weather. I spent my childhood on small islands, surrounded by swirling tide races and wild, wind-blown seas.  My terrestrial environment is maritime heath and lowland heath. It’s a warm, familiar colour palette, dominated by bracken, heather and gorse.” – Saoirse

Questions to Ask Children

How does Saoirse’s painting process connect to the sea?

How do the colours, shapes and textures evoke the atmosphere of the sea?

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How does the painting, and process capture the essence of the sea?

What do you like / dislike about the painting?

How does the painting make you feel?

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Are there any animals / insects / plants in your local area that has been suffering the consequences of climate change? How has your local landscape been affected?

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A collection of imagery and sources designed to stimulate conversation around the work of Mark Hearld.

Please note that this page contains links to external websites and has videos from external websites embedded. At the time of creating, AccessArt checked all links to ensure content is appropriate for teachers to access. However external websites and videos are updated and that is beyond our control. 

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Mark Hearld

Taking his inspiration from the flora and fauna of the British countryside, Mark Hearld works across a number of mediums, producing limited edition lithographic and linocut prints, unique paintings, collages and hand-painted ceramics. – St Jude’s Prints

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After seeing how Hearld creates patterns for his collages, what do you like/dislike about this process?

What do you like about Hearld’s collages? How do they make you feel?

Do Herald’s collages remind you of anything?

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Mark creates work using lots of different techniques, which is your favourite method of working and why?

List the different methods of working that you can see in the video. How does Mark’s knowledge and experience of one technique inform his other methods of working?

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Thinking about sight, sound and touch, note down what you might experience when you visit your chosen inspiring local area. 

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“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

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“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

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“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.

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We’re really pleased to announce a new series of zoom CPD for teachers and art educators jointly coordinated by Susan Coles, Mandy Barrett (of Gomersal Primary School) and AccessArt.

The sessions will focus upon key relevant themes as faced by teachers in classrooms with the aim of building knowledge, skills and enthusiasm. In addition to presentations by Susan, Mandy and Paula Briggs from AccessArt the sessions will also be supported by key experts in the field including teachers of all key stages.

Join us and feel reassured, invigorated and inspired! See our latest CPD courses here. 

Contact Rachel@accessart.org.uk

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