At Phoenix, we encourage children to enjoy and express themselves in art whilst developing the capacity for imaginative and original thought.  Children are taught technical and creative skills and are given the opportunity to work with a wide variety of appropriate media both in two and three-dimensional form.  Children learn to evaluate their own work and that of others.  Throughout the school they develop the ability to value the contribution made by artists, artisans and designers.

During both Key Stages the children will develop their skills in different art techniques and work with a wide selection of media.  Their ideas will be generated by a variety of stimuli and will include both observational and imaginative work.  The children will be encouraged to look at art in different environments and will study the work of artists from past to present. We encourage our children to think freely and be as expressive as they like in their art work.  We try to give the children as much opportunity and experience as possible.