Paper mache bowls and plates

The first lesson for Crafts this Summer was about Paper Mache- a wonder for modelling. The children were helped to understand that by using newspaper and glue mixed with water, they can give shape to an existing object.

By using petroleum jelly before starting off to make it easier to peel off the hardened paper mache model from the bowl/plate, they then created layers of newspaper pieces and glue, going round the plate/bowl's shape.

Once hardened, these will be removed from their bowls/plates and painted white to create a clean base for painting.

And here they are painted in acrylic paint and decorated in gold leaf and kite paper mosaic! Just alluring beautiful!

Wall painting

To mark a brand new art area, the children painted flowers on the walls to add a personal and bright touch using eggshell paints. Needless to say, it was great fun...and stay tuned for more pictures about or new art studio, to be built up with the kids, which will promote team skills and being part of  a project, self confidence and motivation! :)