Schools Online Workshop: Head Start 9 - 20 May 2022
Join artist Jane Groves in this playful sculptural workshop ‘Head Start’. Children will be led through a discussion around hair and head gear, from Medusa to Samson, updoos to downdoos, we all want to make a head start!
Classes will be encouraged to create 3D sculptural head pieces, exploring knotting, plaiting, pleating, curling and scrunching using a variety of materials and techniques.
This workshop encourages creative self-expression and exploration of alternate self-portraits. This workshop also incorporates playfulness and imagination, while developing fine motor-skills and critical thinking.
Supported by Rethink Ireland
Curriculum Links
This workshop focuses on storytelling and exploring expressive and construction possibilities of materials. It will focus on the drawing and construction strand of the curriculum. Children will explore structural strengths and possibilities, designing and making their own 3D head pieces.
Requirements for Participation
For safety reasons, a teacher must be present in the room throughout the workshop and be available to assist the children as needed.
- A computer/laptop with internet access
- A digital whiteboard (or alternatively a white wall or screen and projector).
- Speakers
- To ensure a smooth and successful workshop, The Ark staff will also need to arrange an advance preparation phone call with the class teacher.
Materials Required:
- A4 coloured card
- Paper, pencils
- Oil pastels etc
- Pritt stick
- String/wool
- Hole punch
- Masking tape
- Old magazines
- Scissors
- Markers
- Plus any available or repurposed materials
Online platform: The workshop will be delivered using the Zoom video call software. This will be a private Zoom session which will only be accessed by the teacher whose class is booked into the workshop, the artists and The Ark's staff. The session will be recorded for the safety and security of all participants, however this recording will not be shared publicly and will be deleted within 30 days.