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Prep are practicing drawing Australian native animals and using inspiration from Bundjalung artist, Bronwyn Bancroft, to inspire their use of colour, line and pattern to make their ideas stand out.

Grade 1 and 2 are looking at making their own wool looms that they will decorate with felt. Here are some examples of their planning process, showing their wool colours and felt pieces. 

Grade 3 and 4 have been designing artwork based on Pop Art. They have been experimenting with typography, repeated patterns, and bold outlines. They will bring their ideas to life using bright coloured paper and gel printing techniques. 

Grade 5 and 6 have been planning a Camp Dogs of Arukun sculpture using recycled materials.  Here are some images where they work out how to bring their sculpture ideas to life!