On the 12th and 13th of February 2015 I led a couple of enjoyable workshops with primary aged children working with mixed media to create collaged landscapes.
The children were split into two groups. The younger children (4 to 7 year olds) and the older children (7 to 11 year olds).
They had been studying their local area and more specifically the valley of Ennerdale. Using images (and their real-life experiences) for inspiration the children created collaged landscapes of the area.
The younger children used coloured paper to create the background of the landscape and then added cotton wool, matchsticks and other collage materials to add texture and depth.
The older children also used paint which they combined with sawdust, washing powder, salt and other collage materials to create textured paint effects.
The children all had a very messy but fun time and produced some fantastic art-work to go with their topic at school
Here are some of the finished art-works:
This fantastic river was created by combining pva glue, blue acrylic paint and woodshavings. Reflective aspects were achieved by the addition of scraps of plastic cling-film.
This piece was created with a night scene in mind and includes an owl made by cutting a small section of a white feather.
This scene includes a hill created in collaged paper and the water of the lake was formed with the careful application of water, blue and white poster paint and washing powder.
Although incomplete this piece shows delicate and careful application of coloured paper to create a uniform mosaiced lake.
This piece has been finished with a pva varnish and cotton wool clouds
Other Completed Works:
Pixie Creations 
