Key Stage: KS1/2

 

Learning Objectives:

To appreciate and understand the shapes, colours, weights and textures in the natural world through creating a mobile

To explore, using their observation and imagination.

 

Curriculum Links:

 

Art: (KS1) Using a range of materials creatively; Using sculpture to develop and share ideas and imagination; Using colour, pattern, texture, shape and form in the development of artworks. (KS2) Improve mastery of art and design techniques including drawing and sculpture.

 

Science: Plants and animals; Everyday materials; Seasonal changes.

 

Workshop Description: After looking at an examples of a nature mobiles, walk around the woodlands and gather different natural objects reflecting the textures, colours and shapes they want to use to create a mobile. They can explore options for the shape of the mobile – maybe make it more like a windchime for example. They can explore using natural twine/reeds for connecting the objects, rather than string. They will consider the weight of the objects in how the structure will balance and how to connect them. The items will be connected with string, reeds and sticks. Glue or tape may be used too.  The finished mobiles and be taken away at the end of the session.