Ask About Art

I provide engaging and enthusiastic art workshops tailored to your class with cross-curricular links in history, RE and literacy. With Ask About Art, children explore the masterpieces of great artists and discover their relevance in today's world and their lives. Then, using this knowledge and inspiration, they create their own work.

Hi, I'm Amy. I work freelance as part of the Learning team at the National Gallery in London, amongst others, after having been a primary teacher for 20 years. I understand the requirements of the National Curriculum and limitations of a classroom - as well having a wealth of knowledge, creative ideas and enthusiasm.

Covering a wide range of topics, there are numerous workshops available, please look at my website!

Art:

Storytelling in Paintings; Styles and Techniques; Self Portraits; Light and Colour, Emotions and Effects; Impressionism; 'Surprised!' by Rousseau

History:

Stone Age Cave Art; Greeks and Romans - Myths and Mythology; Greeks and Romans - Mythological Creatures; Tudor Portraits; Victorians - A Time of Change; Victorians - The Arts and Crafts Movement

Literacy: 

Settings; Characters; Poetry

Religious Studies and Pause Days

Advent, Christmas, Easter and many others

I cover a wide range of practical workshops from Stone Age cave paintings to contemporary portraits,  but if you don't see what you want, ask me! I can create and tailor a workshop just for you. 

The National Curriculum says:

"Pupils should be taught about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work." 

I can help you with this. I also offers CPD inset day training for teachers, providing a straightforward, no-fuss approach to art. I understand that art can seem intimidating and many teachers are uncomfortable about it. I can show you how to approach and talk about it and also use it confidently in a cross-curricular way.

I cover a 60 mile radius from Weybridge, Surrey. (KT13 8)