Printing

Year 4 have been busy experimenting with printmaking techniques as part of their art learning. This session followed on from our earlier work using tin foil, where children created images by drawing into the surface with cotton buds. From this, we discovered an important lesson — letters need to be reversed so that they print the correct way round!

Building on this learning, the children designed and created their own print blocks using thick card and art straws. They worked with great focus and patience, carefully arranging their materials and thinking thoughtfully about how their designs would transfer onto paper. In coming lessons we will be trialling alternative materials, including string and polystyrene tiles, to explore how different textures might affect the final print.
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The classroom was calm and purposeful, with pupils taking real pride in their work and showing resilience when adjustments were needed. Year 4 are now very much looking forward to testing their print blocks to see how effective their designs are and how each material performs when inked and printed.