Art News 

Errol St Campus

From Tess Vu, Senior school Art teacher

Tracey Ann Finley

Year 3 students have been exploring the artworks by Tracey Ann Finley. Inspired by her use of bold colours, patterns and texture, students are creating their own animal artworks. They have been learning to work in layers, painting an undercoat before adding decorative details and patterns with oil pastels.

 Pinch Pot Monsters

Year 4s have been developing their clay skills by creating pinch pot monsters. They first practised their designs using plasticine before recreating them in clay. Students have been learning to form an even, balanced pinch pot and use scoring techniques to securely join clay pieces. It has been incredible to see the different ideas and variations in design. Students will add water colour paint this week and then their creations will be ready to go home. 

 Ancient Greek Vases 

In Year 5, students have been exploring Ancient Greek pottery, focusing on the distinctive red and black figure techniques. After viewing a variety of vases, they have created their own scratch-art pots. They have been sketching motifs inspired by Greek gods, mythology and mythical creatures, ready to transfer their designs onto their pots by scratching through the painted surface. As the scratch-paint surface cannot be easily undone, students are learning to plan work with precision and embrace unexpected results as part of the creative process.

This year’s Twilight Fete will feature a collection of foam prints created by our Grade 6 students, inspired by houses in our local area. Each unique artwork has been signed and numbered by each young artist and will be available for $10 each or two for $15. All money raised will go directly back into our school community. We greatly appreciate your support in celebrating our young artists and their creativity.

Students have also been working hard behind the scenes, designing signs for the stall and creating bags to package their artworks.