Art

Celebrating a Creative Community

The Art studio at St Andrew’s Prep is a hub of artistic activity where every child has the opportunity to express their creativity in an inspiring and spacious environment. Projects are centred around exciting themes on a termly basis and are supported by observational drawings, compositional work and artist studies. Children are introduced and encouraged to experiment with a diverse range of art disciplines and media including: painting, printing, photography, ink, clay, mod roc, pastels, collage and textiles. 

Children are taught Art by their class teachers in Reception to Year 2 and have specialist Art lessons from Year 3 in the studio. Currently, they have a one-hour lesson per week with the option of participating in Co-Curricular Art (including Pottery) which takes place three times a week.

Throughout the year, there are various gallery visits and art trips which children are encouraged to attend, allowing them to experience an even wider breadth of the subject. They are also encouraged to enter art competitions and exhibitions, showcasing their special talents. 

An Art Scholars activity is held weekly where those with internal Art scholarships are able to extend their skill and portfolios. 

The Saturday morning Art Club is yet another exciting opportunity where children may extend their creativity through fun and engaging projects.