Taking place at the Conway Centre in Anglesey, the theme of the weekend was ‘Mapping the Landscape,’ with students exploring the connection between buildings and nature through various artistic techniques. Across four inspiring sessions, students worked with professional artists to develop their skills in different mediums.
The first session introduced them to 3D sculptures, where they manipulated wire to create unique structures. In the second, students experimented with embroidery architecture, stitching intricate designs onto images. The third session encouraged a birds-eye view of buildings, using mixed-media collage techniques. Finally, students explored textiles in the fourth session, layering different materials to produce stunning mixed-media pieces.
Outside of their creative workshops, students had the chance to relax and bond as a group, enjoying a campfire, roasting marshmallows, and listening to music under the stars.
Ms Higgins, Head of Art and Design Technology, praised the students’ enthusiasm, saying: “This was an amazing opportunity for our Year 11s to develop their creative practice in a completely different environment. Every single student fully embraced the experience, and the work they produced was outstanding. I have no doubt this will have a lasting impact on their confidence and final GCSE pieces.”
The weekend was a fantastic success, and we can’t wait to see how this experience shapes our students’ future artwork!