Teacher, Teaching Assistant and Artist collaborations are always important to make workshops work well and this is exactly what we had here at Pontybrenin.
Recycling was the key and on arrival lots of materials had been gathered ready for my visit.
Some great ideas conspired after discussion and we all got stuck into making some 3d models. Tom Goddard’s work regarding Elephants spiced up a sculpture which commented “Cruelty to animals must stop.”
A model of a computer was collaged with Locws Art on screen inspired by Rhian Edwards ‘Mega Poem’. And quirky little creatures were used for Mice.
Nick Jordan’s ‘Nature houses’ inspired another groups work.
“I can’t believe how good it all turned out” said Tomos
A large book shaped bookcase, inside with hand made books spelling “More books are needed” were one groups comment inspired by Jeremy Deller’s and Naill Griffith’s work.
House boats and robots were also made with inspiration from the tour inspired by Art Makes children Poweful with the robots body stating ‘More Art is needed’.
“We’ve had a wonderful two days working with David Marchant. The 3d models that the children made were inspirational”, said Sian Edwards(Class Teacher).
