--- title: "Blog by Tag: Art" url: "https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/art" school: "St. Andrew's CE Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: Art [![Image of Expressive brushstrokes ](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4911.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-23-14-46-expressive-brushstrokes) 23 September 2026 #### [Expressive brushstrokes ](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-23-14-46-expressive-brushstrokes) In our art lesson today we have been learning how colour and brushstrokes can communicate aspects of our identity. We used different sized and shaped brushes whilst experimenting with colour and painting techniques. We are so impressed with how our personalities have shone through in our… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-23-14-46-expressive-brushstrokes) [![Image of Personality Portraits](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4847.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-09-29-personality-portraits) 16 September 2026 #### [Personality Portraits](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-09-29-personality-portraits) In our Art lessons we have created a continuous line drawing of our selves. This proved to be quite a tricky skill, one which we haven’t attempted before, however we persevered and tried our very best. Next, we used our ideas to communicate our identity in the self portrait and wrote these… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-16-09-29-personality-portraits) [![Image of Art Inspired by Clarice Cliff](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/862E0548-4CC4-47A8-B749-C3F0B0818272.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-30-14-42-art-inspired-by-clarice-cliff) 30 June 2026 #### [Art Inspired by Clarice Cliff](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-30-14-42-art-inspired-by-clarice-cliff) This week in Art, the children explored the work of famous artist and designer Clarice Cliff, looking closely at the bold colours, patterns and designs she used on her pottery. Using her artwork as inspiration, the children created their own colourful tree paintings using a fun paint blowing… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-30-14-42-art-inspired-by-clarice-cliff) [![Image of Art week](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4331.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-14-28-art-week) 23 April 2026 #### [Art week](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-14-28-art-week) Our theme for Art week centred round marine preservation, particularly the dangers of plastic in the ocean. We discussed how art can have a purpose and is often quite poignant. In our sketch book we planned our piece of art and began collecting plastic recycling to add to the art. We… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-14-28-art-week) [![Image of Pebble Art](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/19470A0F-6319-4E67-AED3-35DF6BF60347.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-16-14-49-pebble-art) 16 April 2026 #### [Pebble Art](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-16-14-49-pebble-art) What a wonderfully creative time we’ve had during Art Week! This week, our classroom was full of imagination as we explored the work of pebble artist Erzsebet Szilajka. Inspired by her beautiful creations, the children became artists themselves, using pebbles as the main feature of their… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-16-14-49-pebble-art) [![Image of Art Week Fun: Minibeast Nature Suncatchers](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2026-04-14_16.31.52.png)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-14-14-09-art-week-fun-minibeast-nature-suncatchers) 14 April 2026 #### [Art Week Fun: Minibeast Nature Suncatchers](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-14-14-09-art-week-fun-minibeast-nature-suncatchers) This week for Art Week, Maple Class have been getting creative outdoors by making beautiful minibeast nature suncatchers – and what a wonderful link to our new Science topic on micro-habitats and minibeasts! The children began by exploring our outdoor area, carefully collecting natural… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-14-14-09-art-week-fun-minibeast-nature-suncatchers) [![Image of Creative Creatures: Our Spider Sculptures](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/Screenshot_2026-04-14_16.32.16.png)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-26-15-22-creative-creatures-our-spider-sculptures) 26 March 2026 #### [Creative Creatures: Our Spider Sculptures](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-26-15-22-creative-creatures-our-spider-sculptures) As part of our art topic on paper sculptures, Maple Class have been busy working collaboratively to create a giant spider sculpture. We began by looking closely at spiders, exploring their structure and key characteristics. The children noticed important features such as the number of legs, the… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-26-15-22-creative-creatures-our-spider-sculptures) [![Image of Paper in Motion: Maple Class 3D Masterpieces!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/BB545B3D-5822-4BB5-8292-0EB033249B32.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-02-15-13-paper-in-motion-maple-class-3d-masterpieces) 2 March 2026 #### [Paper in Motion: Maple Class 3D Masterpieces!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-02-15-13-paper-in-motion-maple-class-3d-masterpieces) In Maple Class, the children have been exploring how paper can be transformed from something flat into something fantastically three-dimensional! Using simple paper strips, the children experimented with bending, folding, twisting, spiralling and zigzagging to create exciting shapes and… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-02-15-13-paper-in-motion-maple-class-3d-masterpieces) [![Image of Ancient Egyptians, making our own Papyrus Paper.](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4007.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-22-11-51-ancient-egyptians-making-our-own-papyrus-paper) 22 January 2026 #### [Ancient Egyptians, making our own Papyrus Paper.](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-22-11-51-ancient-egyptians-making-our-own-papyrus-paper) Willow class had a very enjoyable art lesson today, messy but fun. We have been creating Papyrus paper using strips of sugar paper dipped into glue mixed with water, and layered over wax paper. [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-22-11-51-ancient-egyptians-making-our-own-papyrus-paper) [![Image of Animal Kingdom Explorers!](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/9A314461-806D-4FC2-978A-DA34E4744EB5.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-14-57-animal-kingdom-explorers) 13 January 2026 #### [Animal Kingdom Explorers!](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-14-57-animal-kingdom-explorers) It has been a busy two weeks of Science! We have been learning how to group and identify different animals. In KS1, we moved from sorting animals to identifying why they belong in a specific group. We looked for clues like: - Mammals: Do they have fur or hair? - Birds: Do they have feathers… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-13-14-57-animal-kingdom-explorers) [![Image of Reflecting on the Nativity and Learning Through Shape](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0EFF045A-5A7B-40FD-96C9-D31977E1F4D0.jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-08-03-13-reflecting-on-the-nativity-and-learning-through-shape) 8 December 2025 #### [Reflecting on the Nativity and Learning Through Shape](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-08-03-13-reflecting-on-the-nativity-and-learning-through-shape) This week in Maple Class, we spent time reflecting on the nativity story during our RE lessons. The children explored the key events of the Christmas story and talked about why it is important to Christians. We then looked closely at a range of Christmas cards and discussed the different themes… [Continue reading](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-08-03-13-reflecting-on-the-nativity-and-learning-through-shape) [![Image of Retrofuturism](https://files.schudio.com/st-andrew-s-c-of-e-c-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0518(1).jpeg)](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-28-11-16-retrofuturism) 28 November 2025 #### [Retrofuturism](https://www.st-andrews-cliftoncampville.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-28-11-16-retrofuturism) In Art we have been looking at Retrofuturism and creating our own vision of the future,inspired by Teis Albers. We made a collagraph plate to use to print a background for our artwork. Then we sketched our futuristic ideas ready to put onto our background. 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