March - The Colour Wheel : Primary, Secondary..and Tertiary

The foundation to colour sense, limitless creativity and infinite joy - the Colour Wheel was introduced to our Bugs.

The 'newbies' were taken on a crawl learning what are primary and secondary colours and having a whale of a time splashing with them. The 'seniors' gravitated towards working with tertiary colours ...the wonders of which thrilled them! Nonetheless 'seniors' also got a refresher on primary and secondary colours as well. The Colour Wheel never fails to amaze...

Learning Outcome: The Colour Wheel, and the basics of primary, secondary and tertiary colours, lots of fun and messing around.

March - The Rule of Three

‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’.

Art is created for beauty and emotion to be appreciated and interpreted  by individuals through sights,  feelings, preferences and  tastes to form an opinion. Simply explained, ‘art is subjective’.  Presentation and interpretation of ‘Beauty’ is a never ending argument.

Today our Bugs were introduced to a colouring technique , “The Rule of Three”; where it promotes and emphasizes the idea of colour blending and mixing in a simple subject - the apple ;  one of the ways to enhance creativity and increase the aesthetic value in their artwork.

Learning outcome: Explore new colouring technique, appreciation of a simple everyday subject,  creativity and fine motor skills

March - My Desktop Organizers

 AND you thought toilet and kitchen roll inserts are discards, and at best for the recycle dump?

WAIT....see how the Bugs have fashioned them into functional  organizers for desks, table and counter tops....each carrying a personal statement of themselves.

This week's lesson was on recyclables and their unlimited potential in art and use at home.

Taking on the safe and unassuming toilet and kitchen roll inserts, the Bugs were shown how with a touch of paint, imagination and focus on utility, can inject life and purpose into the  inconspicuous discard to take individual pride of place in the home.

Learning Outcome: Recyclables and their revived functions, desk and counter top organisers, shapes and sizes,  and creativity with colours

March - Malayan Tapir

The Malayan Tiger is our "gem", but we have another that we, Malaysians are proud of – the Malayan Tapir.  Today we discussed the five interesting facts of this unique animal; our small contribution in bringing awareness to how the soon-to-be extinct animal needs attention. We want to ensure that the Tapir does not just disappear from the face of the earth or from our consciousness.

The class started with a brief on the 5 facts, continuing into a step-by-step guide to draw a tapir. Next, to further emphasise the subject and our student’s creativity, focus and patience were put to the test.  They were required to complete a black and white collage of a Tapir.

Learning outcome: Awareness and Knowledge of Animal extinction and the Malayan Tapir, Creativity, Sensory, Imagination, Fun and Fine motor skills.