Drawing Spiral Snails
By Tracy McGuinness-Kelly
In this resource, artist Tracy McGuinness-Kelly shares an art project she ran with Reception-aged children, based on drawing spirals. The project can be linked to a mini-beast topic or used as a standalone drawing workshop.
Pupils begin by discussing where they see spirals in nature, such as in snail shells, whirlpools and flowers. They then created their own spiral drawings on large sheets of white cartridge paper or black sugar paper using chalk and oil pastels.
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Sheila Ceccarelli
October 3, 2013 @ 1:01 pm
So lovely to see children working big! I love the physicality of this workshop and great to see children having a chance to explore strong, vibrant colour and the use of good quality materials too!
Thanks very much for sharing!
Sheila
Sheila Ceccarelli
October 4, 2013 @ 12:02 pm
Hello Tracy, Just to let you know that I’m borrowing some shells from the Museum of Zoology here in Cambridge – I will combine looking at them and drawing them and highlight some of your ideas about sacred forms – in my next session with teenagers. I’ll let you know how we get on and thank you very much!
Best wishes,
Sheila
Tracy McGuinness-Kelly
October 8, 2013 @ 11:29 am
Hi Sheila, Thats sounds like a brilliant idea!
I will look forward ot seeing the work.
Tracy
Christine Pensa
January 31, 2014 @ 4:29 pm
It’s interesting that each time I do the Universal Symbols Quiz – at least @80% of the class chooses the spiral as their favourite symbol. I love the idea of then getting them to incorporate this gorgeous project! Thanks for the inspiration!
tracy mcguinness-kelly
February 3, 2014 @ 11:17 am
You are very welcome! I hope your project is a great success.