Art

"Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing." Camille Pissarro

At Belhaven children have the opportunity to record from observation and imagination and explore and develop their ideas using a variety of materials. Different themes are investigated within the disciplines of Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Ceramics, Sculpture and Textiles. There is an emphasis on observational skills and drawing, often taking inspiration from the natural world and the beautiful local surroundings. Our aim is that pupils enjoy being creative and develop an appreciation of the world around them.

Pupils have one double lesson a week with Lucy Curry in the new Art Block with its wonderful views north towards the Firth of Forth and Bass Rock. The Art rooms are also open in free time and there are special Art sessions for prospective Art Scholars.

Drawing trips have been made to Dunbar Harbour, Belhaven Bay, Aberlady Beach, The Royal Botanic Gardens, and The Royal Museum of Scotland. Visits are also made to the galleries in Edinburgh. Examples of children’s work are displayed around the school and reproduced in ‘The Bugle’. A large exhibition of all pupils work is displayed on Sports Day in the summer term. Many pupils also take part in the Fringe Poster Competition and our own Easter Art Competition.