--- title: "Blog" url: "https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/index/tag:art" school: "Brookside Primary School" --- # Blog [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_1384%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-11-42-after-school-art-club) 6 Nov #### [After school Art club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-11-06-11-42-after-school-art-club) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0120.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-16-20-close-ups-contrast-year-6-explores-macro-monochrome-photography) 2 Oct #### [Close-Ups & Contrast: Year 6 Explores Macro & Monochrome Photography!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-02-16-20-close-ups-contrast-year-6-explores-macro-monochrome-photography) This afternoon, Year 6 stepped into the shoes of professional photographers as we dove headfirst into the fascinating world of macro photography and monochromatic images. Armed with cameras and a keen eye for detail, our young photographers spent the afternoon exploring nature from a… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/a22e7bb1-16f0-4bef-9148-8ec93e672fff(1).jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-26-16-56-inspired-by-william-morris) 26 Jun #### [Inspired by William Morris](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-06-26-16-56-inspired-by-william-morris) Children have been exploring the beautiful designs of William Morris and using his work as inspiration for their own artwork. The… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0784%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-12-09-34-year-1-3d-art) 12 Mar #### [Year 1 3D Art](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-12-09-34-year-1-3d-art) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_0717%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-04-10-29-year-3-art) 4 Mar #### [Year 3 art](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-03-04-10-29-year-3-art) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/8e1e3980-33b8-4322-a10c-47e55cc80524.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-03-anglo-saxon-chess) 4 Feb #### [Anglo-Saxon Chess ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-02-04-17-03-anglo-saxon-chess) This week, our young Year 4 historians created their own clay chess pieces inspired by Anglo‑Saxon warriors. From helmets and shields to… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/35375513-4828-4de2-b537-74d107e5b240.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-15-31-bringing-paintings-to-life-shades-and-tints) 19 Jan #### [Bringing Paintings to Life: Shades and Tints](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2026-01-19-15-31-bringing-paintings-to-life-shades-and-tints) This week, our young artists explored how **shades and tints** can transform a flat picture into something that looks 3D. By adding white to… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/thumbnail_IMG_0201.jpg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-15-12-48-getting-creative-with-christmas-crafts) 15 Dec #### [Getting Creative with Christmas Crafts!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-12-15-12-48-getting-creative-with-christmas-crafts) Year 4 have been getting into the festive spirit with some wonderful **Christmas crafting**! They designed and created their very own… [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-08_at_19.32.01.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-16-07-35-diwali) 16 Nov #### [Diwali](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-11-16-07-35-diwali) [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5858%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-22-15-52-00-goodbye-to-year-3) 22 Jul #### [Goodbye to Year 3](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-22-15-52-00-goodbye-to-year-3) With a wave of our Egyptian canopic jars it was all over! Well nearly... One more wake up to go. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_5847%5B1%5D.JPG)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-21-14-59-00-egyptian-art-of-the-pyramids) 21 Jul #### [Egyptian art of the pyramids](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-21-14-59-00-egyptian-art-of-the-pyramids) Year 3 have been finishing their historical learning with some art in the style of the Egyptians. [![](https://files.schudio.com/brooksideps/imagecache/1440x880c/blog/IMG_4665.jpeg)](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-15-21-29-00-year-5-self-portraits-with-a-twist) 15 Jul #### [Year 5 Self Portraits with a twist!](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/2025-07-15-21-29-00-year-5-self-portraits-with-a-twist) Year 5 created expressive self-portraits using mixed media techniques, combining drawing, colouring, and collage to explore identity and creativity. ### School Life - [Brookside Blog ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog) - [News](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/news) - [Events](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/events) - [Photograph Galleries ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/photo-galleries) - [School Council](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/school-council) - [After-School Clubs ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/after-school-clubs) - [KIDZ Club](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/kidz-club) - [Calendar](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/calendar) - [Newsletters](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/information-for-parents/newsletters-2026-2027) - [Mental Health ](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/school-life/mental-health) ### Categories - [Year 1](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-1) - [Year 2](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-2) - [Year 3](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-3) - [Year 4](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-4) - [Year 5](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-5) - [Year 6](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/year-6) - [Nursery](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/nursery) - [Reception](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/reception) - [We Love Reading](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/we-love-reading) - [Eco-Warriors](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/blog/category/eco-warriors) ##### Location Rostherne Avenue Great Sutton Cheshire CH66 2EE ##### Contact Us 0151 558 1123 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/brooksideprimary/) © Copyright 2014–2026 Brookside Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://brookside.cheshire.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)