Year 5 and Year 6 Celebrate Art and Achievement with Local Artist Workshop

Pupils in Year 5 and Year 6 recently took part in a fantastic art workshop with local artist Tony Greene, giving them the opportunity to explore abstract art and develop their creative skills in an exciting and hands-on way.

During the session, pupils learned about abstract painting techniques, including the use of colour, line, shape and movement to express ideas and emotions. They created their own individual pieces of artwork and also worked together on a collaborative “communal painting”, where each child contributed to a shared canvas. This encouraged teamwork, discussion and collective creativity.

This special workshop was also held in recognition of the Trust’s Interim Chief Executive Officer, Lisa Fathers, who was recently awarded an OBE. Pupils at Acre Hall wanted to mark this achievement and show their congratulations through a creative celebration, using art as a way to express their pride and appreciation.

The children showed excellent engagement, focus and enthusiasm throughout the workshop, and the standard of artwork produced was outstanding. It was wonderful to see pupils confidently experimenting with new techniques and supporting one another in the creative process.

We are extremely proud of our pupils and grateful to Tony Greene for providing such an inspiring and memorable experience. Opportunities like this help to enrich our curriculum and give children meaningful ways to connect their learning to real-life achievements and celebrations.