Every two years Clare’s primary school puts on an art show displaying student’s work, right from prep to grade six. I was a little vague when the flyer arrived for this year’s show – I didn’t realise that it was Clare’s art work until a friend pointed it out! The art teacher does a terrific job inspiring and educating the students. Here are some of the displays:

Clare’s school population comprises students from a widely disparate range of backgrounds, both in terms of socio-economics and nationality. Some of the parents have doctorates and others have possibly never been in paid employment. Some students will have never been exposed to art before starting school – many have never held a paintbrush. Others will have had craft rooms at their disposal.

Yet check out what they all can achieve! Every student has at least one artwork in this exhibition.

The art teacher seems to base her classes on particular art styles or works, and/or on architecture, so even back in prep Clare was learning about Gaudi and Durer!

The art works look so impressive displayed together. I have great difficulty guessing the age group of the artists when I look at them. Just wonderful!

The kids are taught about technique and style. There still seems to be room for self-expression, but in a similar way to their english and maths classes they learn a foundation and build on it.

Did you realise the goldfish are kid’s handprints? I’ve got more photos over here if you are interested, but I’ll finish off with a couple of Clare’s more recent (grade 2) artworks. I’m so proud of her, and of all the schoolkids and their wonderful teacher.  Inspirational.