Irish Times Art Competition

https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/art-and-design/paints-at-the-ready-enter-the-irish-times-children-s-art-competition-1.4223351   ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN ENTERING THIS?  YOU DON’T HAVE LONG – CLOSING DATE IS 20TH APRIL 2020.   “Paints, pencils, crayons and markers at the ready!  The Irish Times is inviting children to enter their ‘isolation art’ competition with a painting or drawing based on how our life has changed in recent weeks….

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Ugly Baby

  The idea for this ugly baby came from the same process we used in class a few months ago where we made bears only using a sock, stuffing and loom bands.  In this case I used one leg off a pair of tights instead of a sock and I still used loom bands (black…

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Some handy art stuff which suits all levels

This FB page is run by a teacher in Australia – she has some great painting ideas and it’s worth taking a look:     https://www.facebook.com/404151036453828/photos/a.404155703120028/1435450876657167/?type=3         This instagram features my hero Quentin Blake, you may know some of his illustrations from the Roald Dahl books.  I just love love love his…

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So… what happens during the hour long art class?

If you have a child who loves to draw, paint, make and mess about with art ideas this is the place to be! When the children arrive to the class straight after school I usually give them a drink and a plain biscuit, either orange or blackcurrant squash or water.  While they are having their…

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Art Parties

ART pARTies…… If you would like me to host an art party in your own home please contact me on 087 9585031 An art party takes one and a half hours and usually the children will create three pieces of art. I tailor every party to suit the child and I will discuss themes with…

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