Our Vision for Art

We aim to develop children that are creative, imaginative and evaluative artists. We hope to inspire this creativity through exposure to a range of artists from different historical periods and cultures and through the use of a range of media that children can use with increasing skill and expertise.

Art Subject Leader

At All Saints Art is led by Mrs Laura White and Mrs Kelly Hyam. 

As someone who has enjoyed art from a young age, Mrs White places a high value on the subject – both for its creative benefits and as a way through which broader learning can take place. 

She prioritises the idea of art as a subject for all – breaking down the view that only some of us are ‘artists’ and instead encouraging and striving to celebrate the different artistic talents of all children. She enjoys organising our ‘All Saints’ Art Exhibitions’, where every child is invited to contribute their work to be celebrated by the wider school community – just one way in which our children are encouraged to venture down a variety of artistic avenues and build confidence through the celebration of a wide range of their work - including sketching, painting, collage, sculpture and photography.

Mrs Hyam has a love of art because it provides children with a powerful means of expressing their thoughts, feelings, and imagination. Art is subjective, which encourages discussion and helps children develop confidence in sharing their opinions about what they like and dislike in different pieces of work. She also values how art offers a window into history, culture, and diverse perspectives, helping children to have an understanding of the world around them. She also believes that creating artwork develops resilience, patience, and a sense of achievement, while strengthening fine motor skills through purposeful, hands-on approaches.

Our Art Curriculum

Progression in Art

All Saints' Art Exhibitions

Calling all ART lovers!

Follow this link to the National Gallery's 'Families' page for fun art projects to do alone or with family or friends. You could try some printing, collaging, observational drawing or sculpture. You could even learn about the meanings behind some of The National Gallery's most famous paintings.