--- title: "Blog by Tag: art" url: "https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/tag/art" school: "Mary Howard CE Primary School" --- # Blog by Tag: art [![Image of Leaf art](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/4BCDC1F0-BC88-4D4F-8EBF-A6334A91F5E0.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-49-leaf-art) 9 October 2026 #### [Leaf art](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-49-leaf-art) We have started to think about Autumn this week and we created some amazing animals using leaves and twigs we found outside! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-09-15-49-leaf-art) [![Image of Expressive portraits to show identity](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/812DF163-E846-4036-8A30-259F0A1321C0.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-15-00-expressive-portraits-to-show-identity) 8 October 2026 #### [Expressive portraits to show identity](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-15-00-expressive-portraits-to-show-identity) Oak Class completed their final mixed-media piece of expressive art for the half term. The children were able to use a selection of the new techniques, that we have explored during this unit. Each child was completely independent in their final creations and showcased: monoprinting, layering,… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-08-15-00-expressive-portraits-to-show-identity) [![Image of Monoprinting](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/FD423B26-7BFF-47C5-A680-F34A5903ABA1.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-14-26-monoprinting) 1 October 2026 #### [Monoprinting](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-14-26-monoprinting) In Art, the children continued to be inspired by the works of Burnam. They used the technique of monoprinting to create layers with their self-portraits! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-01-14-26-monoprinting) [![Image of Identity in Art](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/0EE0743F-B3A6-4234-B85D-1BCF3FEE308D.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-14-56-identity-in-art) 17 September 2026 #### [Identity in Art](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-14-56-identity-in-art) In Art, Oak Class developed ideas to communicate a sense of identity through self-portrait. The children learned about the works of Chila Kumasi Singh Burman and how she conveys her personality and culture through her mixed-media artwork. The children thought about words or phrases that best… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-09-17-14-56-identity-in-art) [![Image of Willow: Quilling](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0065.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-25-10-08-willow-quilling) 25 June 2026 #### [Willow: Quilling](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-25-10-08-willow-quilling) Willow showed great perseverance in quilling their William Morris inspired art work this week! Well done Willow! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-25-10-08-willow-quilling) [![Image of Conservationist Stroke Artist](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9886(1).jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-07-conservationist-stroke-artist) 23 April 2026 #### [Conservationist Stroke Artist](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-07-conservationist-stroke-artist) As we celebrat National Art week last week, Willow exploted the following artists: Mbongeni Buthelezi abd Konboye Ebipade Eugene. Their theme expanded on prior learning - conservationism and plastic pollution. They chose their marine animal to draw, paint and layer. We then went around the village… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-04-23-11-07-conservationist-stroke-artist) [![Image of Rainforest Scenes with Watercolours](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1086.jpg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-12-27-rainforest-scenes-with-watercolours) 23 January 2026 #### [Rainforest Scenes with Watercolours](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-12-27-rainforest-scenes-with-watercolours) This week, Oak Class immersed themselves in the vibrant world of the rainforest through an exciting art project using watercolours. The children explored the rich colours and textures of this diverse ecosystem as they recreated their own rainforest scenes on paper. This hands-on activity… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-23-12-27-rainforest-scenes-with-watercolours) [![Image of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs ](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_9380.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-15-08-35-ancient-egyptian-hieroglyphs) 15 January 2026 #### [Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphs ](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-15-08-35-ancient-egyptian-hieroglyphs) This half term, Willow are exploring Ancient Egypt! Lots of cross curricular links have been planned across English, History and Art! In this weeks art lesson, the children explored Ancient Egypt hieroglyphs. They used technology to research their name, transcribing it into their art books… [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-15-08-35-ancient-egyptian-hieroglyphs) [![Image of Collograph Printing](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/6EDA29A1-FA0E-480E-BF29-3FFBF0D36F7C.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-28-02-37-collograph-printing) 28 November 2025 #### [Collograph Printing](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-28-02-37-collograph-printing) Oak Class were inspired by the work of Teis Albers and created their own Collograph plates, which they used to make prints. We carefully selected galactic looking colours in preparation for adding our futuristic sketches to the final pieces next week! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-28-02-37-collograph-printing) [![Image of Digital Painting ](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/1FABDBAF-1AA2-46C9-B576-C085462DAA9C.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-21-02-35-digital-painting) 21 November 2025 #### [Digital Painting ](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-21-02-35-digital-painting) In our Computing sessions we have been having fun using the IPads and a program called Paintz. We have been experimenting with line and colour. We were inspired by the work of Piet Mondrian to create designs using primary colours! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-21-02-35-digital-painting) [![Image of Bonfire art](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/E361A4DE-1A3F-4F07-B28B-2DEA6368FB85.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-06-29-bonfire-art) 5 November 2025 #### [Bonfire art](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-06-29-bonfire-art) Remember, remember the 5th of November! We talked about bonfire and fireworks safety and created our own bonfire pictures using coloured paper, paint and glitter! [Continue reading](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-05-06-29-bonfire-art) [![Image of Make your mark](https://files.schudio.com/mary-howard-cofe-primary-school/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/A16D9D78-79A6-42C7-B897-C37184EC3C72.jpeg)](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-04-06-26-make-your-mark) 4 November 2025 #### [Make your mark](https://www.maryhoward.staffs.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-04-06-26-make-your-mark) Our art this term is all about line and pattern. We explored different types of line and repeated our favourite experiments to create a whole class piece of work. 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