Adapting AccessArt: Swirly Ponds

By Tobi Meuwissen

In the ‘Adapting AccessArt’ series, we will be spotlighting how AccessArt resources have been used and adapted across educational settings.

Inspired by the Still and Dynamic Drawings: Making Magic Spells resource and adaptations by teacher Ruth Sohn-Rethel, AccessArt team member Tobi worked with KS1 learners at Sheffield Girls’ School to explore experimental and observational drawing and painting.

With a focus on process over outcome, learners explored a range of materials and techniques. They progressed from gestural spiral drawings, to revealing wax-resist with watercolour, to creating continuous line drawings of pond life, before bringing everything together through collage.

This activity was delivered in a single 1 hour 15 minute session but could be spread across two one-hour sessions for larger group settings. It also offers plenty of opportunities for extension, adaptation and collaboration.

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