KS1 Sculptures

Transform your outdoor space into a dynamic sculpture studio, where your children take inspiration from renowned artists like Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, and Andy Goldsworthy to explore scale, form, and self-expression through natural materials and clay. This immersive outdoor unit nurtures creativity, fine motor skills, and artistic vocabulary, while encouraging children to collaborate and experiment with tools and techniques.

Lesson Plans

Using a range of materials to create a sculpture

This engaging outdoor lesson introduces pupils to the world of sculptures through the works of Henry Moore, encouraging them to creatively design and make their own artistic forms. Pupils will explore artistic vocabulary and be inspired to create their own sculptures.

Learning objective:

To use a range of materials creatively to design and make a sculpture.

Using specific clay sculpting techniques

Get ready to inspire young artists with a hands-on lesson focusing on sculpting, where children will learn to manipulate clay and create unique works of art, just like Henry Moore!

Learning objective:

To use specific techniques for sculpting with clay.

Using different tools to sculpt with clay

Drawing inspiration from the delicate, nature-inspired work of Phoebe Cummings and the bold shapes of Henry Moore, pupils will explore a variety of sculpting tools and techniques. This outdoor lesson not only nurtures creativity and fine motor skills, but also encourages self-expression through a tactile and engaging art form.

Learning objective:

To use different tools to sculpt clay.

Using the element of ‘space’

Focusing on the works of artists like Barbara Hepworth and Henry Moore, this outdoor lesson asks your children to explore the element of ‘space’ through collaborative working and the use of natural materials to create various art forms.

Learning objective:

To use the element of ‘space’ in a sculpture.

Working in different scales

Bringing in the works of Walter Mason and Andy Goldsworthy, this unique outdoor lesson with a focus on scale will give your children not only the opportunity to be inspired by great artists, but also to take inspiration from your outdoor space to create their own natural works of art.

Learning objective:

To work in different scales.

Creating sculptures of various scale

Taking inspiration from renowned land artists such as Adrian Gray, Michael Grab, and David Nash, children will explore how natural materials, balance, and environment come together to form powerful visual statements. Through this outdoor lesson, pupils will deepen their understanding of sculpture, scale, and the different ways art can be shared with others, both in galleries and in the great outdoors.

Learning objective:

To create sculptures of various scale.

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