March - Dot Trees!

As we are currently facing spates of heat wave, today’s two sessions discussed the function and the importance of trees, particularly in its role in cooling the earth.

The method used today is one of the most common yet intricate rendering techniques; 'the Dots'. Today’s exercise not only teaches our students the concept of painting light and dark shades but more importantly to build confidence in creating art straight from the brush;  depending less on pencils and erasers.

Learning outcome: The importance of trees, Tree painting technique, building confidence and 'creating free hand painting!

March –Blow Painting Clock!

The clock face was given as the canvas, and students were guided to work with paints and straws.

Huffing and puffing they all went, creating their very own signature piece; and Voila!! Out comes a creative piece to proudly display the time of the day; each unique to the individual's efforts and creativity.

Learning Outcome: Explore bursts of colours in blending, blow painting, Sensory, Imagination, Fine motor skills and Creativity.

March - My First Abstract Expressionism

Today we dived into messiness – Abstract Expressionism! Students were briefly introduced to the history, artists and the methods used in this art. Next, we brought the class out in the open and let them explore and create their very own 

Abstract Expressionism masterpiece.

This activity allowed our students to discover the emotional pleasures of sensory and tactile play while they learnt to explore this new method. Furthermore it helped develop important cognitive, socio-emotional and multi-sensory skills.

Learning outcome: Introduction to Abstract Expressionism, colour mixing, composition, freedom of movement, space and arty fun!

March : My Dream House

    Today we helped reinforce our students' creative confidence by asking them to create their dream house! Going round the table, some dreamt of bright coloured houses, rainbow-coloured roofs, huge pools, big fruit trees and one wanted a small hut to house his pet dinosaur! Such exciting ideas!!! 

     This activity presents a fun and fluid form of creativity which encourages the maiden process of transforming a dream into reality and the pleasure of seeing a three-dimensional structure emerge quickly. So parents, your children definitely have ideas of the home they dream to live in.... 

     Learning Outcome: Freedom of expression, build up of creativity in 3-dimension, confidence in speaking through art!

February - Colour Wheel!

Today we adopt the hands-on learning method to help our 5-10 year olds understand better, the colour wheels. Starting with explaining the primary colours, our students then got their hands “dirty” exploring the wonders of colour mixing.

Next, they recorded their colour findings in the form of a colour wheel.

Learning outcome: Understanding of colour mixing, basic colours (primary colours), introduction to the element of design and loads of fun!

February - Happy Monster

Today our Kraftee Bugs explored and engaged with their creative senses by creating their very own Happy Monster! While most can relate well to Monsters, the choice of "Happy" was to put them in a comfort zone of positivity and thinking out of the box.

     Next, they presented their creation to the class; sharing details such as the monster's name, likes and dislikes and its physical descriptions.

Besides helping to foster comfort and creativity in drawing, this exercise aimed to give confidence in public speaking.

     Learning outcome: Explore creativity, awake the imagination, stir positivity and confidence in drawing, and engage in public speaking

February - Alpha Collage

Class 2017 kicked-off with ‘Alpha-Collage’! Collage has been around for hundreds of years and grandmasters such as Picasso and Braque are well known for this presentation of art.

We chose collage as an ice-breaker as research proved it has been able to overcome nervousness. Applying their personal initials today, our students created their own collage masterpiece. The activity allowed students the freedom to express their creativity, sharpen their sense of composition and exercise patience in art.

Learning outcome: freedom of expression, sense of composition, patience in art