24 November 2025
What an absolutely captivating and creative art lesson we've had recently, where we let the music be our guide! We explored how different sounds and rhythms can inspire different lines and movements in our drawing.
We began our artistic journey by listening to some truly dynamic pieces of music. We listened to the super speedy 'Flight of the Bumblebee'! As the music buzzed faster and faster, so did our pencils! Many children used quick, energetic zigzag lines, darting high and low across their paper to represent the bumblebee's speedy flight and the music getting louder and quieter. It was wonderful to see how the sounds translated into such lively marks!
Then, we moved to a completely different mood with the beautiful and gentle 'Clair de Lune' by Debussy. This slower, dreamier piece inspired a whole new type of drawing! Lots of children drew elegant swirls and soft, flowing waves, letting their pencils dance gently across the page to match the music's calm tempo. It was amazing to see how the same children could create such contrasting styles of art, all guided by the music!
But the creativity didn't stop there! After our individual explorations, we worked together to create a magnificent GIANT piece of shared artwork! We listened to a piece of music that made us all think of the deep, mysterious ocean. As the music played, we used big, sweeping swirls and wavy lines to create an incredible underwater world.
The best part? When the music paused, we would all move around to a different spot on the giant canvas! This meant we had to look carefully and make sure our lines joined up with our friends' drawings, ensuring the entire artwork flowed beautifully together, like currents in the ocean. The children did an incredible job of collaborating, creating a truly stunning and harmonious masterpiece!
It was a fantastic lesson in listening, expression, and teamwork. We loved seeing how music can truly bring our imaginations to life on paper. Well done, everyone!
Posted by Emily Leigh
Category: Class One
