Term Three After School Workshop

A small group of year 5-7 students with a particular artistic aptitude were offered after school art sessions:

The project was to design and build a 3D relief artwork using recycled plastic bottles, cartons and other materials along with plaster bandage, plaster paint etc:

Artist's example below:

The school students produced some remarkable artworks.

These were produced on boards: hardboard/MDF/plywood etc.

Week 1:

The initial 'skeleton' of the pieces was made from recycled plastic bottles and cartons plus cardboard and newspaper:

Week 2:

The pieces were further developed and moulded with plaster bandage. This was then left to dry for a week

The artworks were developing well and were all different. The skill level was most impressive!

Week 3:

A thin layer of Polyfilla was added and again left to dry.

Week 4:

The artworks were lightly sanded and then undercoated.

Week 5:

Painting of the artwork commenced. The artworks started to come to life and develop personalities!

Weeks 6-8:

Artworks were completed and varnished. The work produced was of an extremely high standard and diverse.