This activity involved dividing the class into two different groups (red group and blue group). They were each given a large piece of cardboard and asked to glue a variety of craft materials on. We had previously talked about abstract art and so the children were aware of creating a sense of balance and unity in their arrangements. While the glue dried, we visited a nearby gallery and had a little break. When we returned I got the kids to roll paint over their collages using a printmaking rollers and paintbrushes. They chose areas to push pieces of A4 paper onto and created some beautiful prints. They then used the prints as backgrounds for tonal animal drawings. The exercise was a great way for the kids to warm up and practice thinking about composition. It also helped them to become more comfortable with each other and allowed them an opportunity to practice their teamwork and communication skills.
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