School Sessions
Session 1
Printmaking - Making A Mark
Length of session - 1 hr
key stage 2
This session will allow pupils to explore a variety of printmaking methods to create their very own original prints.
The focus of the session will be to explore the unique mark making that can be achieved through experimentation. Once the individual methods have been shown to the pupils the session will then have a real emphasis on creative play and freedom to experiment with the materials provided.
Pupils will use recycled materials from drinks cartons, egg boxes, string, netting and cardboard to create multi layer prints. They can play with texture, form and composition to create their hand printed landscapes.
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Key words: experiement, creative play, mark making, texture, recycled materials.
Session 2
Printmaking - Collagraph Portrait
Length of session - 1 hr
key stage 1 & 2
Using a combination of flat and textured materials, pupils will create their very own printing blocks by cutting out shapes and sticking them to grey-board. The class will explore how the ink responds differently to particular surfaces and how this will be reflected in the individual prints.
Using water-based printing inks children will learn how to use rollers to apply the ink and then how to handprint their blocks. They will also get to try out a table top printing press. The finished prints can then be placed together to create a lovely display.
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Key words: collagraph, form, texture, portrait, handprinted, printing block, printing press.
Session 3
Creative Collage
Length of session - 1 hr
key stage 1 and 2
Pupils will combine painting, drawing and printing to create their own truley unique collage material. We will look at colour, form and composition and how these three elements work together. Children will each create an original collage which can then be placed together to be displayed at the school.
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Key words: colour, form, composition, mark making, layers, creative play, collage material.
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Are you a Devon based teacher or educator looking for inspiring creative sessions to be run at your school?
Grace Coombes is a West Devon based artist and creative tutor with years of experience running engaging arts based workshops, after school clubs and school sessions for children across Devon and Cornwall.
Grace is passionate about providing creative opportunities for children and young people and promoting the many benefits of making and creating for our mental wellbeing.
Grace loves working in schools and offers a range of engaging creative sessions that can be easily adapted to suit your class.
Art workshops include a short talk where Grace will discuss her own artistic practice and then explain the processes, tools and materials that will be used in the chosen session. A demonstration will be given to show how to use the materials including techniques and final results. Support and encouragement will be offered through out sessions and at the end of the class
there will be a little recap and time to look at the finished pieces.
Each session will have a clear focus on
- Building confidence
- Experimenting with different materials and tools
- Self expression
- Learning new artistic processes
Ready to go sessions can be developed to fit a particular theme or subject matter.
Meet the Artist
Grace Coombes has been running creative workshops for both adults and children for the last 4 years with experience working with arts charities, schools and educational centres.
Grace has run childrens sessions for Arts Well CIC, Creative Kernow, Bridgeing the Tamer Centre and the National Trust.
Grace enrolled in an Art Foundation Course at Falmouth University and then went on to recieve a BA(hons) Illustration from Brighton University. She later developed a love for printmaking which feeds into many of her creative workshops and classes.
Grace holds an Enhanced DBS check