Visual Arts

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The Art Department operates an open door policy and pupils are encourage to spend as much free time there as possible
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It is very well resourced and includes; a ceramic studio, photography and dark room facilities and a dedicated printmaking studio with silk screen and etching equipment.

An extensive range of after school activities and other workshops are offered:

  • Various art activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays for all age groups
  • Art attack activities for First and Second Form pupils on Saturday mornings
  • Life drawing classes on Wednesday afternoons for Sixth Form pupils.
  • Portfolio building sessions for art school applicants from September to January.
  • Frequent visits to exhibitions both locally and in London.
  • Regular Sixth Form and art scholars’ workshops run by visiting artists.
  • Guest speakers talking about their art work.
  • Pupils are encouraged to enter competitions both locally and nationally.
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