Instead of doing a final landscape painting Year 7 wanted to make models, so we learnt about what a Diorama is and different techniques for creating textures. We used sand, pencil shavings, polystyrene and coffee grounds to add stone, gravel and grass textures to surfaces. The mud was a favourite, where claycrete was used to make rather deep muddy puddles.

Other Art projects that we have done recently...

• All junior classes are working on a Bat project for a piece for an upcoming exhibition - watch this space...
• Room 2 did wonderful paintings of Whistling Frogs for World Frog Day (March 20th)
  
  

• Room 3 are working on Bat paintings
• Room 19 have recently painted wonderful paintings inspired by Henri Rousseau.
  
  

• Year 8 have been making Kiwiana collages, using abstract painting techniques and collage. Inspired by NZ Artist Sam Mathers.
  
  

• Year 9&10 have been doing self-portraits.
  
  

We certainly have some incredible artists, here at The Catlins Area School!