Art and Design Learning Zone

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General

Be creative and visit these websites where you can experiment with a variety of Art activities.

www.nga.gov/kids/zone/brushster.htm

www.nga.gov/kids/zone/jungle.htm

www.nga.gov/kids/kids.htm

www.artkids.co.uk

www.alifetimeofcolor.com

http://artsconnected.org/toolkit

Discover what you can find at the National Gallery of Ireland by visiting:

www.nationalgallery.ie

www.interactica.com/gallery/

Play with some of the patterns and images created by well known artists.

Age Group 9-11

www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/4_11/primaryart/

Create your own themed murals using this website.

Younger Children

www.coloring.ws

(Please be aware this site contains commmercial advertising)

Colouring activities to download free of charge and puzzles and games to complete online.

Artists at work

www.artisancam.org.uk/home.php

See artists at work, learn how they go about their work and try for yourself.

Historical

www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/medieval/patterns/patterns.html

View medieval patterns, borders and lettering on this link in the British Library.

www.metmuseum.org/explore/index.asp

Explore Art History

Portraits

www.mrpicassohead.com

Creative fun wuth Picasso style portraits – make your own!