Painting is a Class Act – Fifth & Sixth Class

Painting is a Class Act, Years 5-6 provides a structured approach to the development of painting skills at upper Key Stage 2 (KS2). It is aimed specifically at non-specialist art teachers, but more experienced art teachers will find it inspirational too.

Using a skill-based approach to painting will:

• Raise standards in art
• Boost children’s self-esteem and confidence, which in turn will help promote high standards in other curriculum areas.

It is one of a three-book series, covering the entire primary age range. The series:

• Clearly sets out the progression of skills to be taught for colour mixing, colour theory, watercolours, history of painting, using works of art and other techniques and media
• Gives examples of how the skills can be applied
• Contains carefully planned, clearly laid-out lesson plans