Art design

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In this art programme, young artists explore the fascinating world of insects through creative expression. Over five days, students experiment with various materials and techniques, such as painting, collage, and clay, to create imaginative bug-inspired artworks while building creativity, hands-on skills, and confidence.

Day 1 - Underground Ant Kingdom (Ant Nest Colouring & Paper Craft)

• Introduction to ants and how they live underground

• Students sketch a cross-section of an ant nest on A3 cartridge paper

• Colour the artwork background using colour pencils

• Explore texture by tearing/crumpling brown paper to build tunnels and nature elements such as grass, trees and flowers.

• Add details: ants, food, grass using markers and colour pencils

Day 2 - Butterfly Specimens Mixed Media Art

• Draw several butterfly shapes on cartridge paper and cut them out

• Use a paintbrush to apply thick paint on one side of each butterfly wing

• Fold the butterfly in half, press gently, then open it to reveal a symmetrical wing pattern and allow the paint to dry completely

• Add details or enhance the wings using colour pencils or markers

• On a separate sheet of cartridge paper, explore the wet-on-wet technique

• Paint the paper to create a textured and coloured paper

• While waiting for it to dry, use the wet-on-wet technique to paint the cut-out butterfly

• Once the textured paper is dry, cut it into small geometric shapes and use these shapes to create a collage-style butterfly design

• Assemble all butterflies into a final “butterfly specimen” display

Day 3 - Jumping Clay Critters

• Introduction to basic clay techniques such as rolling and coiling, and colour mixing using clay.

• Create caterpillar using rolling technique, and snail using coiling technique.

• Add details like eyes, patterns, textures.

• Students will create a few more insects using jumping clay.

Day 4  - Bug in a Jar Shaker (Interactive Shaker Artwork)

• Discuss different insects and habitats

• Students draw and colour their chosen insect and environment

• Assemble shaker using ziplock bag, confetti, and beads to create an interactive piece

Day 5 - Spider Web Weaving

• Introduce spiders and how they create webs

• Students will create the spider web base using wooden stick.

• Instructor will demonstrate simple weaving technique

• Students begin weaving string across the web to form their spider web design

• Encourage use of different colours to create patterns within the web

• Once weaving is complete, students can create and add a spider using drawing materials or clay

Materials Provided:

Acrylic Paints, Watercolour Paints, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Pencils & Erasers, Cartridge Paper, Copier Paper, Coloured Papers, Double-sided Tape & Glue, Colour Markers, Colour Pencils, Scissors, Jumping Clay, String & Ribbon, Beads

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This programme invites students to explore the world of plants through observation and creativity. Over five days, students will experiment with materials such as watercolour, acrylic, oil pastels, and paper craft to create botanical-inspired artworks, while developing technical skills and personal expression in an engaging environment.

Day 1 - Specimen Study: Botanical Watercolour Illustration

Students observe real botanical specimens and create detailed, semi-scientific illustrations using watercolour and coloured pencils.

• Introduction to watercolour techniques and colour mixing.

• Students select a botanical subject (flower, leaf, or seed pod) and sketch on watercolour paper.

• Apply light washes and gradually build layers for depth and tonal variation.

• Use coloured pencils to add fine details such as veins, textures, and structures

Day 2 - Pollinator Companions: Layered Paper Craft

Students create pollinators (bees, butterflies, or imaginative insects) using layered paper techniques.

• Plan and sketch their design, considering how to break it into layers.

• Draw and cut shapes from coloured construction paper.

• Build up layers to create depth and form.

• Add textures and details using colour pencils.

• Assemble to complete a layered paper insect.

Day 3 - Bloom & Build: Paper Flower Arrangement

Students create painted paper flowers and assemble them into a changeable floral arrangement.

• Plan the composition, including flowers, stems, and vase structure.

• Draw designs on cartridge paper.

• Paint using acrylic paint and allow to dry.

• Cut out individual elements.

• Construct a vase that allows flowers to be inserted and rearranged.

• Arrange and adjust flowers to complete the artwork.

Day 4 - Botanical Oil Pastel Techniques (Resist & Colour Study)

Students explore oil pastel techniques and resist effects through botanical imagery.

• Introduction to oil pastels and blending techniques.

• Create a botanical drawing on coloured paper and explore layering/blending.

• Introduction to oil pastel resist technique.

• On watercolour paper, draw and outline a botanical subject using oil pastels.

• Apply watercolour to reveal resist effects.

• Compare and refine both artworks.

Day 5 - Botanical Imaginarium: Mixed Media Final Piece

Students create a final artwork combining techniques explored throughout the programme.

• Plan a personal botanical-themed composition.

• Develop a base using drawing, painting, or collage.

• Incorporate techniques such as layering, resist, weaving, or light construction.

• Add details, textures, and depth using mixed media.

• Finalise and refine the artwork.

Materials Provided:

Acrylic Paints, Watercolour Paints, Brushes, Water Containers, Paper Palettes, Pencils & Erasers, Cartridge Paper, Copier Paper, Coloured Papers, Tapes & Glues, Colour Markers, Colour Pencils, Oil Pastels, Scissors

Information:

In this art programme, young artists explore the fascinating world of insects through creative expression. Over five days, students experiment with various materials and techniques, such as painting, collage, and clay, to create imaginative bug-inspired artworks while building creativity, hands-on skills, and confidence.

Day 1 - African Mask Design (Painting & Collage Craft)

• Introduction to African masks and their patterns, shapes, and meanings.

• Students sketch their own mask design on paper.

• Create the base and cut out additional shapes for decoration.

• Paint the mask base and smaller pieces using acrylic paint; allow to dry.

• Add patterns and details using colour pencils and markers.

• Assemble all pieces using glue or double-sided tape to complete the mask

Day 2 - Japanese Wind Chime Craft (Paper Cup Fūrin)

• Introduction to Fūrin (Japanese wind chimes) and their purpose.

• Students paint a paper cup using acrylic paint and allow it to dry.

• Cut a paper strip and paint it to create a tanzaku, which will be attached below the wind chime.

• Cut the paper cup into strips, then fold it to form the shape of the wind chime.

• Thread a string through the top of the cup.

• Add beads and attach the hanging paper strip (tanzaku) below.

• Assemble all parts to complete the wind chime.

Day 3 - Mexican Alebrijes Sculpture (Jumping Clay Craft)

• Introduction to Mexican alebrijes and their imaginative, animal- inspired forms.

• Learn basic clay techniques (rolling, shaping, joining).

• Students sketch their alebrijes design on paper.

• Build the main body using jumping clay and simple shapes.

• Add smaller parts (ears, wings, tails, etc.).

• Use clay tools to create textures and details.

• Once fully dried, enhance with colour markers or pens

Day 4 - Totem Pole Stacking Sculpture (Paper Craft Box) 

• Introduction to totem poles and their symbolic designs.

• Students draw and cut out box templates from paper.

• Design totem-inspired faces and patterns on each section.

• Colour using markers and colour pencils.

• Add extra shapes and details using coloured construction paper.

• Fold and assemble the boxes.

• Stack the boxes vertically to create a totem pole sculpture.

Day 5 - Indonesian Batik Art (Oil Pastel Resist Painting)

• Introduction to Indonesian batik and its traditional patterns and motifs.

• Students design their own batik-inspired pattern on paper.

• Lightly sketch the design onto watercolour paper using pencil.

• Trace over the design using oil pastels, pressing firmly to create strong resist lines.

• Apply watercolour paint over the surface to reveal the batik pattern.

• Allow the artwork to dry and refine details if needed.

Materials Provided:

Acrylic paints, Watercolour paints, Brushes, Water containers, Paper palettes, Pencils & erasers, Cartridge paper, Copier paper, Coloured papers, Double sided tape & glue, Colour markers, Colour pencils, Scissors, Jumping clay, String & ribbon, Beads

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This art programme invites students to explore the relationship between nature, creativity, and atmosphere through a series of imaginative art projects. Students will experiment with painting, sculpture, paper craft, and mixed media techniques to create artworks inspired by light, botanical forms, and fantasy environments in a creative studio-style setting.

Day 1 - Nature Charms Wind Chime (Part 1: Sculpting)

Students create a miniature greenhouse structure with layered paper plants and illuminated details.

• Introduction to air-dry clay techniques and charm design.

• Sketch ideas inspired by insects, mushrooms, forest spirits, leaves, or tiny creatures.

• Learn shaping, texturing, carving, and attachment techniques.

• Sculpt multiple charms using air-dry clay.

• Create holes and connection points for hanging.

• Leave sculptures to dry for painting in the next session.

Day 2 - Nature Charms Wind Chime (Part 2: Painting & Assembly)

Students paint and assemble their clay charms into a completed hanging artwork.

• Introduction to painting techniques for clay surfaces.

• Paint charms using acrylic paint and layered colour details.

• Add patterns, highlights, and textures.

• Plan the arrangement and balance of the wind chime.

• Assemble charms using string, beads, ribbons, and hanging structures.

• Complete and refine the final wind chime.

Day 3 - Mexican Alebrijes Sculpture (Jumping Clay Craft)

Students explore Impressionism and learn how artists capture mood, atmosphere, and changing light through expressive brushwork and colour.

• Introduction to Impressionism and artists inspired by light and nature.

• Learn basic acrylic painting techniques and colour mixing.

• Explore how light affects colour, shadows, and atmosphere.

• Plan and sketch a nature-inspired composition on a circular canvas.

• Build layers of colour using loose, expressive brushstrokes.

• Refine highlights, textures, and lighting effects to complete the painting.

Day 4  - Paper Greenhouse Luminary

Students create a miniature greenhouse structure with layered paper plants and illuminated details.

• Introduction to paper crafting and miniature structures.

• Plan the greenhouse layout and plant arrangement.

• Construct a 3D greenhouse structure using paper.

• Create layered plants, vines, and botanical elements.

• Arrange and attach greenery inside the greenhouse.

• Add translucent details to create a luminary effect.

Day 5 - Enchanted Miniature World

Students will design and build an enchanted miniature world inspired by nature and fantasy. Using mixed media materials such as paper craft, cardboard, and clay, they will create textured details to bring their imaginative miniature environment to life.

• Introduction to miniature fantasy environments and fairy folklore.

• Design a fairy door or miniature dwelling inspired by nature.

• Build the structure using cardboard, paper craft, and jumping clay.

• Add textures such as stone, wood, vines, mushrooms, and foliage.

• Paint and decorate details using acrylic paint and markers.

Materials Provided:

Acrylic paints, Brushes, Water containers, Paper palettes, Pencils & erasers, Cartridge papers ,Copier papers, Beads, Coloured papers, Tapes & glues, Colour markers, Colour pencils, Cardboard, Strings, Scissors, Jumping clay