We are super impressed with the talented selection of outcomes produced by our students, whilst working remotely. The overwhelming majority have managed to make progress during a really challenging term: thereby consistently demonstrating the LAB value of ‘Resilience’. A huge thank you to all of you for your efforts; well done!

Y7s have now consolidated their knowledge of the Impressionism art movement. Each lesson they developed their skills and understandings further through a range of tasks. It was really lovely to see students embrace the MYP criterion, by thinking creatively, when having to adapt to approaches to learning from home. There are some stunning examples of work that students and parents/ carers should be really proud of. After half term, we will be looking in more depth at Post-Impressionism to further develop students' knowledge and understanding of 20th Century Art.

Yr 8 used the last bit of the module to focus solely on the MYP and how to integrate these principles into their own artistic practice. Students were provided with tasks that got them to think about how they learn and how they can adapt their way of working, to become better learners. We also organised some quizzes to give them an opportunity to demonstrate their strong knowledge of the Art Deco movement. After half term, we will be looking at American Modernism and how it shaped the Art world. Well done to all our students for being so resilient this module!

Yr 9 students will continue to look at Fauvism Art after half term. This module was about helping students deepen their knowledge of 20th century Art movements so that they could make comparisons with previously learnt topics. Throughout, students have been encouraged to respond to briefs in the style of Fauve Artists. Increasingly, this year is about encouraging our students to be independent practitioners, ready for the GCSE course that lies ahead!

Y9 Intervention

We also wanted to take this opportunity to share our appreciation for students' efforts and engagement with the Arts intervention thus far. During these difficult circumstances students have managed to create some really innovative and exciting, high-level responses! The exploration and experimentation some have shown has been mind-blowing!

We could not fit them all in the newsletter, so have a nosey here: https://sites.google.com/leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/labart/y9-intervention?authuser=0

Finally, we have some exciting projects coming, so to all of our students... do enjoy your fortnight off and be ready to start module 5!

Mrs Cameron-Smith and Ms Clark

Helpful links:

https://sites.google.com/leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/labart

Young Artists Summer Term courses for students aged 10-18 are open for booking. We're pleased to announce that we will return to the studios in London and Norwich and online courses will continue for our Young Artists who would prefer to draw with us from home. Read on for more information...

Keep an eye out for Young Artists Summer School courses which will be opening soon!

Summer Term in the Studio:

London and Norwich

24th April - 26th June

Summer Term sees Drawing Clubs (10-14) and Young Associates (15-18) return to the studios in Shoreditch and Trinity Buoy Wharf in London, and St George's Works in Norwich. Smaller class sizes and social distancing measures will be in place to ensure the safety of both students and tutors. In these 10-week courses students will work from a clothed model, still life set-ups and on occasion work outside, with all materials supplied.

Drawing Clubs (10-14) in the Studio

• Shoreditch, 11am - 1pm, 10 sessions, £225 - join the waiting list

• Trinity Buoy Wharf, 11am - 1pm, 10 sessions, £225

• Norwich, 11am - 1pm, 10 sessions, £165

Young Associates (15-18) in the Studio

• Shoreditch, 2 - 5pm, 10 sessions, £225 - join the waiting list

• Trinity Buoy Wharf, 2 - 5pm, 10 sessions, £255

• Norwich, 2 - 4pm, 10 sessions, £165

We are looking forward to returning to museums and galleries when restrictions allow.

Missed out on a studio course near you this term? Why not try an online course which brings the studio environment to your home. Read on for more details...

Young Artists Online

24th April - 26th June

This term Drawing Clubs (10-14), and Young Associates (15-18) are available online with courses delivered by our alumni tutors, live and interactive via Zoom. These courses offer a way for students to be creative, have fun, learn and express themselves directly from their own homes. Once connected, students will be able to interact with other Young Artists as well as receive individual feedback and support from our tutors, all of whom are practicing artists.

Drawing Clubs (10-14) Online

• Drawing Club (Morning), 11am - 1pm, 10 sessions, £200

• Drawing Club (Afternoon), 2pm - 4pm, 10 sessions, £200

• New Cumnock Online, 10am - 12pm, 10 sessions, free for Students in East Ayrshire

• Scotland Online, 10am - 12pm, 10 sessions, free for students in Scotland

Young Associates (15-18) Online

• Young Associates (Morning), 10am - 1pm, 10 sessions, £200

• Young Associates (Afternoon), 2 - 5pm, 10 sessions, £200