In 2007 the ministry of education opened up an amazing opportunity for artists, schools and communities by launching a ground breaking project called "Artists in schools". To find out more about the Artist in schools project please visit here
here you can view Yr 2 Whangaparaoa primary students actively engaging and participating in workshops based around a themes of "space" "culture and heritage" as well as "the material world"
With Space as the theme, yr 2 children from room A4 made stop/go animations. The children worked cooperatively in eight different groups to represent each planet in our solar system. They then made diorama backdrops using boxes, paint, and papier mache`. The children then designed aliens which they made from plasticine and then animated.
Room A3 explored the material world and looked at the art of wet felting. They used carded wool and warm soapy water to make their own material using heat and friction!
Room A2 painted their own personalized kete, after researching Maori and Pacific island patterns with their teacher in class
Room A1 made their own pendants and surrounding frame, they also spent a time researching Maori art and design. They were also taught the basics of weaving, using black and red paper.
