The Thriplow Curriculum
Arts at Thriplow
Y6 Sketchbook Examples showing explorations of the work of Millais.
Art Club drawing clouds in their sketchbooks using graphite sticks and mirrors, inspired by John Constable.
Y1 Sketchbook Examples showing explorations of van Gogh's art.
Year 2's exploration of tints and shades
Sketchbook examples from Y4 showing observational drawings of poppies.
Y3/4 sketchbooks showing explorations of Ancient Egyptian art work.
Reception's observational drawing of a daisy and leaf.
Clay poppies made by Reception.
Sketchbook examples from Y5 showing development of ideas for a final piece of abstract art.
Y6 Sketchbook examples showing explorations of Renaissance artwork.
Sketchbook example from Y4 showing development of final dragon eye.
Exploring hot and cold colours in Y2, inspired by Kandinsky.
Reception's observational drawings of the Taj Mahal.
Y4 sketchbook exploration of colours observed in daffodils.
Y1's exploration of poppies in sketchbooks.
Y1's observational drawings of branches and twigs.
Y1 created final pieces based upon their work on line and colour, and inspired by the artist Miro.
Y5 sketchbook examples showing explorations of art from West Africa.
Y2 explored the texture of leaves using willow charcoal.
Y1 explored creating different types of line using a range of materials.
Y2 used their sketchbooks during a science lesson during which they explored the microhabitats of minibeasts.
Art Club's display of their learning which is added to week by week.
At Thriplow, Art is valued as an essential part of our children’s entitlement to a broad and balanced curriculum, and is integrated into our cross-curricular approach to learning. We know that Art has a key role in developing curiosity, creativity, and self-expression, as well as resilience, confidence, and critical-thinking.
At Thriplow, our children...
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create a range of products and artworks
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develop key artistic skills
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explore a wide range of media, materials, and techniques
- confidently use a sketchbook to try out new things, as well as keep a portfolio of 'final pieces'
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discover a range of local, national, and international artists from across history
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celebrate their Art through the creation of displays throughout the school
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reflect upon and evaluate their art
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Daffodils
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Drawing En Plein Air
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Independent Sketchbook Exploration
Rec Taj Mahal
Rec Taj Mahal
Rec Taj Mahal
Rec Taj Mahal
Rec Taj Mahal
Rec Self Portraits
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Observations of Wildflowers
Rec Clay Poppies
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Mondrian - Primary Colours
Y1 Observations of Twigs
Y1 Observations of Twigs
Y1 Observations of Twigs
Y1 Observations of Twigs
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Poppies
Y1 Exploring Brushstrokes
Y1 Exploring Brushstrokes
Y1 Exploring Brushstrokes
Y1 Exploring Brushstrokes
Y1 Exploring Line
Y1 Exploring Line
Y1 Exploring Line
Y1 Line and Colour, inspired by Miro
Y1 Line and Colour, inspired by Miro
Y1 Line and Colour, inspired by Miro
Y1 Line and Colour, inspired by Miro
Y1 Wax Relief Splashes
Y1 Wax Relief Splashes
Y1 Wax Relief Splashes
Y1 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Narrative Art
Y1 Sketchbook Examples
Y1 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring van Gogh
Y1 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Pointillism
Y2 Exploring warm and cold colours, inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Exploring warm and cold colours, inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Exploring warm and cold colours, inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Exploring warm and cold colours, inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Exploring warm and cold colours, inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Corridor display inspired by Kandinsky's 'Squares with Concentric Circles'
Y2 Independent interpretations of Vivaldi's piece of music entitled 'Spring' in sketchbooks
Y2 Exploring shades and tints, inspired by Monet's 'The Beach at Trouville'
Y2 Exploring shades and tints, inspired by Monet's 'The Beach at Trouville'
Y2 Exploring shades and tints, inspired by Monet's 'The Beach at Trouville'
Y2 Exploring shades and tints, inspired by Monet's 'The Beach at Trouville'
Y2 Exploring shades and tints, inspired by Monet's 'The Beach at Trouville'
Y2 Observational drawings of minibeasts during a science lesson
Y2 Observational drawings of minibeasts during a science lesson
Y2 Observational drawings of minibeasts during a science lesson
Y2 Creating final pieces inspired by Paul Klee
Y2 Creating final pieces inspired by Paul Klee
Y2 Creating final pieces inspired by Paul Klee
Y2 Creating final pieces inspired by Paul Klee
Y2 Exploring Texture Using Charcoal
Y2 Exploring Texture Using Charcoal
Y2 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Boats
Y2 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Tulips
Y2 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Self-Portraits
Y3/4 Large Scale Observational Drawings of Seeds, Inspired by Class Read 'The Promise' by Nicola Davies
Y3/4 Large Scale Observational Drawings of Seeds, Inspired by Class Read 'The Promise' by Nicola Davies
Y3/4 Large Scale Observational Drawings of Seeds, Inspired by Class Read 'The Promise' by Nicola Davies
Y3/4 Large Scale Observational Drawings of Seeds, Inspired by Class Read 'The Promise' by Nicola Davies
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4's Exploration of light and dark on objects, inspired by Caravaggio
Y3/4 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Ancient Egyptian Art & Architecture
Y3/4 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Y3/4 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Ancient Egyptian Death Mask of Tutankhamun
Y3/4 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Foreground, Background and Middleground
Y3/4 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Anglo Saxon Art
Y4 Grasshoppers
Y4 Poppies
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Daffodils
Y4 Dragon Eyes
Y4 Dragon Eyes
Y4 Dragon Eyes
Y4 Dragon Eyes
Y4 Wildflowers
Y4 Wildflowers
Y5 Observational Drawings of Pears, Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Still Life with Quinces'
Y5 Observational Drawings of Pears, Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Still Life with Quinces'
Y5 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Islamic Art
Y5 Observational Drawings of Pears, Inspired by Van Gogh's 'Still Life with Quinces'
Y5 Explorations of Rococo Art
Y5 Explorations of Rococo Art
Y5 Abstract Art sketchbook examples
Y5 Abstract Art Final Pieces
Y5 Abstract Art Final Pieces
Y5 Abstract Art Final Pieces
Y5 Abstract Art Final Pieces
Y5 Abstract Art Final Pieces
Y5 Islamic Art geometric drawings using compasses
Y5 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring the Art of Western Africa
Y5 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Chinese Calligraphy
Y5 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Insects in preparation for creating raised reliefs from cardboard
Y5 Explorations of Raised Relief inspired by the Art of Western Africa
Y5 Mono-printing inspired by the work of William Hogarth
Y5 Mono-printing inspired by the work of William Hogarth
Y5 Mono-printing inspired by the work of William Hogarth
Y5 Mono-printing inspired by the work of William Hogarth
Y6 Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Y6 Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Y6 Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Y6 Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Y6 Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man
Renaissance Architecture Inspired Clay Tiles
Renaissance Architecture Inspired Clay Tiles
Renaissance Architecture Inspired Clay Tiles
Sketchbook example
Sketchbook example
Sketchbook example
Watercolour flowers inspired by Millais
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring William Morris
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Perspective
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Renaissance Architecture
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Renaissance Art
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Victorian Architecture
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring Victorian Architecture
Y6 Sketchbook Examples - Exploring the work of Millais
Art Club Display in the Corridor
Art Club Display - Object 1
Art Club - Ornithological Drawings inspired by Audubon
Art Club - Ornithological Drawings inspired by Audubon
Art Club Display - Object 2
Art Club - Exploring Bridget Riley's Shadowplay using Loose Parts
Art Club - Exploring Bridget Riley's Shadowplay using Loose Parts
Art Club Display - Object 3
Art Club - Exploring Monet's Springtime using natural resources
Art Club - Exploring Monet's Springtime by drawing our own trees
Art Club Display - Object 4
Art Club - Exploring Constable's Cloud Study by creating our own observational drawings of clouds in our sketchbooks
Art Club - Exploring Constable's Cloud Study by creating our own observational drawings of clouds in our sketchbooks
Art Club - Exploring Constable's Cloud Study by creating our own observational drawings of clouds in our sketchbooks