Sculpture in Primary School

Diary of a Sculptural Sketchbook

AccessArt member Emma Davies shares her working process through a sculptural sketchbook diary – working both outside and in the studio.

Experimenting with Mixed Media and Exploring Materials

The importance of investing time into the exploration of materials and experimentation with a broad range of media.Full AccessArt Members Only

Landscape Sculptures in Wire and Mixed Media: Working Through Ideas

Using modelling wire and modroc or masking tape to construct landscapes and using drawing to support the making process. Full AccessArt Members Only

Drawing and Making: Drawing to Feed Making – Making to Feed Drawing

How integrated sketchbook work or drawing can be used to develop creative projects such as making sculpture. Working with drawing and making in parallel. Full AccessArt Members Only

Making Lanterns with Tissue Paper and Wire

How to work with modelling wire, tissue paper, PVA glue and ink to make seasonal, sculptural lanterns. Full AccessArt Members Only

Sculptural Modroc Shoes!

Using modroc to turn old shoes into sculpture! A high energy workshop for children. Full AccessArt Members Only

How to Use Simple Thermoplastic Moulding Techniques

This module demonstrates how to use very simple thermo plastic moulding techniques to create brightly coloured, organic shapes out of plastic. Full AccessArt Members Only

Making Birds! Sculpture Ideas for Primary Schools

Be an Architect! An Introduction to Architecture for Children

A really lovely project which enables an exploration of space and structure. Full AccessArt Members Only

Making Mummies and Sarcophagi PDF Download

Making Mummies and Sarcophagi PDF explores using modelling, mould making and casting as processes to help make models. Suitable for children.

Withy Sculptures

Making Insect Sculptures

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Making a Festival Feast from Modroc

Making a sculptural feast out of mod roc and other materials. Full AccessArt Members Only

Heavy/Light Mobile – Drawing and Making

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Making Modroc Sculpture

Making sculptural pets from modroc.

Drawing with Wire like Calder, and Backwards Forwards Sketching

Drawing with wire can be tricky – this workshop uses a warm-up exercise to help you see the important lines. Suitable for children and adults.

Making Halloween Props – A Gruesome Hand and Witches Nose

Making a Mask from Sticks and Tissue Paper

This resource describes how to make a simple, sculptural children’s mask using everyday materials. The mask can be easily adapted to be themed to various times of the year, or used to make masks for performances, assemblies, costumes or puppets. Full AccessArt Members Only

How to Use Modroc

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