On Wednesday 12th June
A workshop was held by artist Fiona Campbell to work with the Year 9 students to create a three-dimensional sculpture using wire and recycled materials. It was Fiona’s first visit to Nottingham High School however, she has following in the footsteps of a range of other sculptors who have delivered workshops for us in previous years. Fiona’s work was heavily based on using and producing from natural and recyclable materials, she is heavily passionate about nature and protecting our planet.
The Year 9 students were in art all day creating their sculptures – they were based on insects and creatures; however, the activity was independent, and the student’s imaginations could go wild. They were first given time to do some planning and sketching of their own, unique creature.
They then proceeded to make an outline and body of their creature from wire and other different resources, like bottle caps for example. Fiona later showed them how they could use different recycled materials to add onto their creature by either wiring beads and buttons on or heating plastic at a low temperature, (this was optional however, you could also have used your own method ) to mold onto the wire frame.
Quotes from the day:
“Oh, it was actually quite fun, the best bit was when we saw all the different sculptures we’d created at the end and seeing what everyone had produced.” Luis Astill
“I really enjoyed using all the different materials and having fun with my friends.” Luca Eduardo
“It was interesting to see how all the things we normally throw away into to the bin to be used to create a unique sculpture.” Darcie Jonsson
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