This was my first time working with this school and I was immediately struck by their enthusiasm for the arts. Creativity is clearly celebrated at every level and the school is filled with inspiring displays of the children’s artwork around every corner. Walking through the corridors, it felt like a place where imagination is truly valued, so I felt right at home from the very start.
After introducing myself and sharing a little about the work I do, Year 6 dived straight into their Digital Portrait Workshop using iPads and the Procreate app. The day was full of energy and creativity, with students exploring layers, brushes and colour in ways that were both experimental and confident. Watching the portraits develop throughout the session was a real highlight – the students’ ideas, attention to detail and willingness to try new techniques made for some genuinely impressive results.
The children were a pleasure to work with: well behaved, engaged and clearly enjoying the opportunity to create. They put a lot of care and thought into their work and it really showed in the finished pieces. By the end of the day there were plenty of vibrant, dynamic portraits, each one reflecting the individual personality of the student who created it. Some students got their images printed so that they could take them home. They wanted to show their parents and carers what they had been creating as they were really proud of what they had achieved.
It was a wonderful school to visit and the combination of talented, enthusiastic students and supportive staff made the day a real success. Don’t just take my word for it, check out these fantastic images that Year 6 produced during the workshop!
EMELBI (“,)
