Artist
in Residence
An art residency gives students an insight into
the working practises of an artist. Children work closely
with the artist and learn her working processes. They discover
how to follow a design process leading to finished artwork.
It covers a number of different processes and there is the
opportunity to experiment with a number of mediums and techniques.
In previous art residencies, Rachel has used specific designs
especially created by the students to make commissioned benches
for the playground. For Wendell Park school in London, the
chosen theme was local birds. Children made initial sketches
on a trip to Barnes Wetland Centre. These images were then
explored in clay modelling, soap carving and wood carving.
Their work was supplemented with slide shows and talks.
From top: charcoal sketches, clay sculptures,
and soap carving from residency at Wendell Park School |
