East Midlands Art Event for the Gifted and Talented

Lynne runs a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands

Lynne ran a successful event for the gifted and talented students of the East Midlands on June 7th 2008. She worked specifically with a core group of participants aged 14 years. The day was organised by Derby City Council. The day was challenging and intensive, focusing on the portrait using advanced teaching and learning methods. Students were encouraged and guided to sketch directly with paint (not pencil) and this technique helped them to view art with a new way of seeing, allowing them to grow in creative confidence and self-esteem. The morning was spent looking at the work of Lucian Freud and then students sketched focusing on foundation drawing and facial dimensions. The afternoon was spent working directly on canvas on a coloured-ground and creating a self-portrait from first-hand observation. At the end of the session time was made for group reflection, evaluation and celebration. The group of students worked extremely hard throughout the day and the results were brilliant!

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Posted on 16/06/08 at 16:19