KS1 - Chris Ofili

In this hands-on outdoor art unit, children explore drawing techniques, textures, and natural materials to create imaginative pieces inspired by Chris Ofili. Through collaborative and individual projects, pupils build on their skills while connecting creativity with the natural world around them.

Lesson Plans

Experimenting with drawing techniques

During this outdoor lesson, children will have the opportunity to develop their drawing techniques, using a variety of different mediums and objects from nature to create imaginative and creative images.

Learning objective:

To experiment with drawing techniques.

Using dots and lines to create effect

The main activity of this outdoor lesson requires children to use techniques observed in Chris Ofili’s artwork in one of their own that is inspired by nature. This will give them the opportunity to develop various drawing techniques in an exciting way.

Learning objective:

To use dots and lines in a drawing to create effect.

Adding relief and texture to artwork

Deliver a hands-on experience with this outdoor lesson! Using mud to add texture and relief to artwork, children will get the opportunity to collaborate to make an exciting piece of art.

Learning objective:

To add relief and texture to my artwork.

Creating artwork in the style of Chris Ofili

Have children combine all the skills and techniques they’ve built upon during this outdoor unit to create an individual artwork in the style of Chris Ofili.

Learning objective:

To use the style of Chris Ofili to create artwork.

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