These 2 x worksheets are fantastic for the pre-comparative study gallery trip (I found it better to print A3 for space but A4 is also fine). It will help aid the students in what they need to do when preparing for the analysing of artworks. There are two spaces for quick sketches, a section for background information including artist name, medium, title of work and brief description. There are also sections for ‘initial thoughts’ with prompts and key words. In the top hand corner, there is a checklist of questions that the student will need to complete and two other sections for ‘links to own work’ and ‘function and purpose’. I have added a completed visual example/aid. Enjoy it! :)

This 15-slide PowerPoint presentation is designed to support students with the new ESA Component 2 Edexcel Pearson GCSE Art and Design ‘Gathering’ theme for 2025. It includes an overview of the ESA, critical prompt questions on each slide to stimulate student reflection, and a starter activity to engage students right at the beginning of the project. The presentation introduces 8 artist profiles, covering key areas such as ‘Gathering: People,’ ‘Gathering: Human-made,’ and ‘Gathering: Environment & Natural World.’ At the end of the presentation, there is a mind-map slide offering inspiration for their own project development and mind mapping. This resource provides a structured and engaging approach to kick-starting the ESA project and encouraging deeper creative exploration. This resource is tailored to the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Art and Design specification!

Create your own pocket altar/shrine with this digital download of three PDF files. This resource includes; Instructions PDF. Step by step guidance on how to assemble your altar. These are the basic instructions without additional embroidered elements as seen in photo. Template PDF. Printable A4 template for tracing fabric pieces, including an optional pocket and heart design. Blank Design PDF - Printable A4 blank altar PDF for your design ideas. All resources are made and tested by me, you are not able to sell or distribute. Respect artists! Thank you.

This resource includes 3 lessons and 1 sugar skull template A4 sheet. I created this for one of my observation lessons when I was completing my NQT year and I got great feedback on how engaged the children were. It is particularly good for KS3 and children who tend to get distracted easily/have behavioural issues as it keeps them focused on timed tasks. The PPT includes three lessons that are very simplified so the children have clear instructions for every step of the process. It will give them a certain amount of symbols to draw and shows them how to colour blend before they move on in lesson 3 to create an A3 background for their skulls. Day of the Dead History Drawing the skull using a template (provided) Colour blending techniques (video by me included) Exploring patterns for a background Enjoy it as this is one of my favourite lessons :)