Prince’s Mead was delighted to host its inaugural Spring Art Exhibition, showcasing the incredible creativity of our young artists from Years 1, 3, and 6, as well as members of our Art Club. The event, held in our beautifully transformed Mirror Room, provided an inspiring space for pupils to display their artistic talents and share their creative journeys with parents and special guests.
A World of Imagination with Year 1
Year 1 pupils let their imaginations run wild, creating fantastical snails with vibrant drawings and paintings. They explored the idea of snails carrying their homes on their backs, imagining what it might be like to transport an entire castle wherever they went! Inspired by the work of Mary Blair, they also experimented with shape and colour, using wooden blocks to print symmetrical castle designs before adding intricate details with sharpie pens. Their exploration extended into 3D art, as they worked with clay to sculpt their own castles, carefully adding textures and patterns before curving their creations into free-standing artworks, later painted with vibrant watercolours.
Printing Magic with Year 6
Year 6 pupils honed their relief printing skills, taking inspiration from the enigmatic Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland. They began by sketching their designs using only lines, transferring them onto styrofoam. As they built their compositions, they etched out further details and printed additional layers, developing a striking and dynamic visual effect. In addition to their printing work, they also explored large-scale paper mâché sculpture, crafting giant teacups and slices of cake reminiscent of the whimsical Mad Hatter’s tea party. To complement their creations, they produced expressive drawings of the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit, bringing even more of Lewis Carroll’s magical world to life.
Year 3’s Mechanical Marvels
Inspired by The Iron Man, Year 3 pupils brought robotic creations to life with their vibrant relief prints. They intuitively cut out robot body parts from foam, carefully considering proportions and joints before assembling their compositions. Taking further inspiration from artist Frank Minito, they created collagraph plates from cereal boxes, arranging shapes to form unique robot features. Using a combination of crayon rubbings, oil pastels, watercolours, and paint sticks, they developed rich, textured works full of personality and energy.
Art Club’s Local Landscapes
The children in Art Club turned their attention to the world around them, drawing inspiration from local artist Emma Lowres. They explored different techniques using pencils, chalks, and oil pastels to capture the beauty of the surrounding countryside. The highlight of the exhibition was having Emma Lowres herself join us for the private viewing, where pupils had the opportunity to discuss their work with the artist and their proud families.
The evening was a wonderful celebration of creativity, expression, and skill. Seeing the children’s excitement as they shared their artwork with their families and friends was truly special. This inaugural exhibition marks the beginning of what we hope will become a cherished tradition at Prince’s Mead, and we look forward to seeing where our young artists’ imaginations take them next!