Outstanding owls’ art

Owls were able to practice their watercolour techniques today when artist Joanna popped in this afternoon. They learnt 4 different techniques that they will be able to use when Joanna next comes in to help them paint watercolour animals. Well done Owls! 

Sensational Skylarks' Amazing Artwork!

Skylarks were very fortunate today to have their second visit from local artist, Joanna Tidey, on Friday.  This time, she taught them watercolour techniques.  Every child in the class was given a brand new paint pallet, which they used to try out different strokes and effects.  There were some really impressive results and the children were a real credit to Bitterne Manor, listening respectfully and trying their very best.  They are learning so many new skills and we are very fortunate that Joanna will be returning to every class in Year 1 to Year 6 for a further two sessions in the spring term. 

Welcome Back!

 

We would like to welcome back everyone to a new term. Best wishes to the new Year 7's as they begin their next phase of education. For all of us at Bitterne manor, let's get back learning to be the best we can!

Butterfly Fundraiser - Friends of Bitterne Station

Dear parents and carers,

You might have seen a colourful butterfly on your walk to school (footbridge between Quayside Road and Athlestand Road). This is the work of artists Joanna Rose Tidey, the first of 11 artworks to appear in our community in the next ten months as part of a community art project led by Friends of Bitterne Station (FoBS) and funded by South West Railways Community Improvement funds.

While the SWR funds cover the costs of Joanna's work and materials, FoBS have started a fundraiser to buy anti-graffiti paint to cover Joanna's work so that they will not get damaged (read more here:http://www.cobbettroad.info/nature-all-around-us.html). Many local families have already contributed by sponsoring a small butterfly. 

For £10 you can sponsor a small butterfly on the long wall by Joanna's mural, choose the colours and have your initials (or the one of a dear one) added. 

If you would like to sponsor a butterfly, email bitternestationhub@gmail.com 

They are collecting requests until Tuesday18th of July to add more butterflies next week.

Or you can visit them at Bitterne Station this Sunday (10 am-12) and you can make your donation then. 

Thank you for your support,

Friends of Bitterne Station

Nature all around us Project

https://www.facebook.com/groups/natureallaroundus/

Amazing artwork in Kestrels!

 Kestrel class are thoroughly enjoying their art topic 'Bees, beetles and butterflies' and have produced some absolutely brilliant work based on this theme. They have learnt how to use a sketchbook to explore the visual qualities of insects, made detailed observational drawings and studied the work of artist Lucy Arnold. They have also explored printmaking techniques. 

Here are just a few examples of their fabulous work! 

Catching dreams...

The SUPER Swift class were all about catching dreams today! They had a very fun day and learnt how to make dream catchers 😊 It took a lot of patience and resilience but we all got there in the end. I am extremely proud of the dedication and pride that my Swifts took. They look absolutely AMAZING! Some of these dream catchers will be selected for our 'REACH' competition. I think they are definitely worth showing off! 

Here's a sneak peak of some of the dream catchers...

Awesome right? Well done SUPER Swifts! ⭐

Amazing Artists!

 This afternoon the super Swift class put their creative skills to the test. We have been looking at the forest and natural objects linked to our Art theme over the last few weeks. Today, children were given the task of sketching an animal that lives in the forest. I may be biased BUT they all did a wonderful job. We have some seriously talented Swifts. 

Take a peek of some of the sketches below, you won't be disappointed...

Awesome I know! Well done Swifts, a 🌟 for you all!

Artists in the making...

 in the Swift class! The Super Swifts had a very creative afternoon in the sun today. We've been looking at natural objects and artist Andy Goldsworthy. He makes lots of natural sculptures outside using natural objects. So, the Swift class had a go at making their own. They did an AWESOME job! Take a look for yourselves...

Well done Swifts! 

Positive affirmation art

Last week Kestrel Group B created posters which promoted some of their positive attributes.  They thought about all the AMAZING things which make them special; and took great pride in presenting them in colourful and creative ways...

Striking Pop Art

Take a look at some of the striking PopArt created by Kestrels Group B in the style of Andy Warhol.  They have done an AMAZING job!

More fabulous montages

Kestrels have finished their lockdown montages inspired by the Pop Artist Richard Hamilton.  

Don't they look brilliant?!

Pop Art

Kestrels are looking at Pop Art this half term.  Can you tell who has created this fabulous self-portrait in this very distinctive style?!