This afternoon we tried foam relief printing. Using styrofoam, we created an image and traced it until we had pressed into the styrofoam. Then we used brayers (rollers) to apply paint. Press and peel and we had created our prints. Have a look…
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Free String Tuition Opportunity for P5 – P7 Pupils
Please click the link below for more information about a fabulous opportunity for free string instrument tuition at Dumfries House for our P5 – P7 pupils.
These sessions will build on the skills pupils are developing in whole class strings sessions.
Please note these sessions are from 4pm-5pm on Wednesday evenings in the Pierburg Building on Dumfries House Estate. The first session is on Wednesday 1st October.
RCS Dumfries House Strings New Starts 2025-26 Information and Application form
Wax Resist 🎨
This afternoon, we learned about wax resist. We traced leaf patterns on to paper using a white crayon. Then we used watercolours to paint over and reveal the pattern. As well as using the visual element of line, we experimented with colour. Take a look…
Quentin Blake Exhibition
Today Primary 5/6/7 enjoyed a visit to the Dick Institute in Kilmarnock to see the Quentin Blake exhibition. We enjoyed looking at his artwork and illustrations before getting a chance to create our own artwork. Fiona showed us how to use mixed media such as ink, watercolour, crayons and charcoal.
What do you think of our artwork?
