At Sheen Mount, art is about inspiring and challenging children to invent and create their own works of art, craft and design through developing their artistic skills and providing them with an understanding of the works of some key figures in the field of art. By the end of their time at Sheen Mount, children will have:

• had the opportunity to produce creative work, explore their ideas and record their experiences
• become more proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
• evaluated and analysed creative works using the language of art, craft and design
• a knowledge about great artists, craft-makers and designers and an understanding of the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

The core skills areas within art at Sheen Mount are:

• Sketching
• Painting
• Sculpting
• Print making
• Collaging
• Using textiles