Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.

Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973

Artist

Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation. National Curriculum for Art & Design, purpose of study

Here is a short film we made for ArtUK about the sculpture, Draped Seated Woman (Old Flo) by Henry Moore. The sculpture is particularly important to our community within Tower Hamlets.

Learning the grid method

Learning the grid method

Hadid Class learnt a new drawing method today, normally reserved for secondary school pupils. At Lansbury Lawrence, we like to challenge ourselves! We learnt about the grid method technique, where you can copy an image using a framework of squares to guide you. We...

Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore

Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore

Hokusai Class braved the cold today to go and explore the public art at Canary Wharf. We wanted to see one very special sculpture - Draped Seated Woman by Henry Moore. The sculpture is big and looks different depending on where you are standing to look at it. We...

William Morris

William Morris

Did you know William Morris was born in Walthamstow, East London? Year 4 have been learning about the artist and designer this half term. He had a love of nature, and this was reflected in his beautiful pattern work. He became very famous for his wallpaper patterns...