Workshop Provider: The School Artist

Workshop Themes & Tags: Art, sculpture, willow, masks, puppets, carnival, installation, black history, Vikings, space, under sea, healthy eating week, children’s art week, art week, world book day, world space week, world puppetry day, Christmas, book day, book month, DT, design technology, creative,

Age Suitability: EYFS, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5

Can your workshop be delivered to schools online?: Yes

Delivery Locations by Country: England, Wales

Workshop Summary: 

Withy and Paper Sculpting:

This versatile technique can be used to build large and very colourful three dimensional artwork. Willow and masking tape are used to build a framework over which tissue paper is then stretched to create patterns and designs.

Children can work easily with the materials to design individual pieces or work collaboratively on larger sculptures.

This technique is fantastic for creating impressive sculptural installations, animals, carnival costumes and 3D screens. Large pieces can be built quickly to transform internal spaces, create scenery or provide a focus for a special event.

Additional Information:

 Workshops £355.00 / day plus expenses

Testimonials: 
”Just an e-mail to say THANK YOU so much for your hard work, patience (lots of it this time around!) and talent yet again on another fantastic project for us. We are all really happy the feedback already has been great.”

—Katie Wilson, Class Teacher at Sherringdale Primary school

”Tim worked in our school for three days. Her worked with very child from Nursery to Year 2 and the final outcome was some beautiful sculptures of planets, an alien and stars. We were really impressed with how well he introduced the art with very young children – at the right level so they knew what to do and were fully engaged for an extended period. He has thought carefully about the small steps children need to know in order to be successful in their work. The children loved being part of the workshops and were so pleased to see the work mounted on the wall the day they were finished. We would highly recommend Tim.”

—Fiona Crean, Headteacher at Belmont Infant School

”Just wanted to say thank you so much again for the lovely display you have produced with the children again. We have had great feedback from the children and staff!”

—Francesca Bimson, Head of Art at Oxford Grove Primary

”Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the fantastic workshops you carried out at Oaklands. We are thrilled with the characters and have already had so many positive comments. They are taking pride of place in our Art exhibition this Thursday and will feature in the local press. It was a pleasure to work with you, you made the whole process easy and accessible for all.”

—Miriam Davie, Head of Art at Oaklands Infant School

”Thanks again for our beautiful art work! We are very pleased with the results .”

—Danae Gardner, Y3 Teacher at Harris Primary Academy

”Last Friday, Year 5s explored screen-printing using an aboriginal theme to create a collaborative textile piece with the visiting artist Tim Davies. The children explored aboriginal dreamtimes, pattern design, symmetry, drawing & cutting skills and screen-printing. Tim provided a superb workshop that was engaging and a lot of fun. It was wonderful to see the children’s faces as their screen-print appeared. Here is what they thought,

- ‘My favourite bit was using the squeegee!’ Rory

- ‘I loved experimenting with cutting out shapes and laying them down to create a pattern! Evie

- ‘I thought it was really good because we got to learn a new skill!’ Eleanor”

—Hannah Beare, Head of Art at Crossfields Preparatory School