Our workshops are suitable for children, young people and adults, and for schools they can be specifically tailored for KS1, KS2, KS3, & KS4. The broads aims of an introductory Aboriginal Art Workshop are to develop:-
- A basic awareness of the Australian Aboriginal people and The Dreamtime
- An appreciation of the significance of art in Aboriginal culture
- An understanding of some of the basic symbols and techniques used in Aboriginal artwork
- Artistic and imaginative skills in reproducing these symbols to create individual or collaborative story & journey pictures
Symbols
You will learn the form and meaning of some of the basic symbols and shapes used in Aboriginal art.
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Dreamtime Stories
Listen to some of the Dreamtime creation stories retold and illustrated by
January Maren Dove. You can visit January's own website by clicking on this link:- www.januarymarendove.co.uk |
Method & Materials
Learn about traditional materials and methods such as painting on wood with ochres
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Artefacts
Handle some of the artefacts such as these Direction Sticks or 'Toas'
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