Visual Arts Activities Year 4

As with last week’s lesson we are going to be looking at creating a beautiful Mayflower ship to coincide with students’ inquiry topic “The First Fleet”.

Before commencing the art session with your child, find out what it is they already know about the First Fleet? 

When did this event take place?

Why is it important in terms of Australian history?

Name some of the famous people from the First Fleet?

How has it helped shape Australia’s history today?

Today we are going to look at sketching  a Mayflower  ship!

 

CLICK HERE TO GO THE VIDEO LINK 

The link above gives you a step by step guide on how to draw and create a beautiful Mayflower ship.  I hope you enjoy it and I hope its easy enough to follow.  You might want to watch this a few times to get the hang of it. 

 For this activity you will need the  following materials listed below: 

  • Brown craft paper
  • Black marker fine tip
  • Coloured pencils.

 I Can’t wait to see your beautiful creations please remember to share with me!

Let’s get creative year 4!

Zart Art Competition

 

The wonderful people from Zart art shop are running an art competition.  Students of any age can enter to win $700 of art supplies.  To enter, you must create an artwork that fits the theme “home is where art is” The competition will end on the 7th of May.

For more details visit: https://www.zartart.com.au/zartstatic/page/home-art-competition