Create! Art for Autism

Beechwood College are running an art competition with three categories covering 2d art, 3d art and digital media.
The competition is for young people age 11-25 with autism.
The closing date is 10th June 2011.

5 free art ideas

please note May 2011 the 5 free inspiration sheet are no longer available
Cheese Potato and Onion is offering 5 free inspiration sheets to download. Just register your email address. The inspiration sheets include ideas for creating art with balloons, bubbles,balls,flowers and stencils.

Cheese potato and onion also offer a fee paying subscription service for service workers, carers or parents.The service provides tried and tested, age appropriate art projects, for people with learning disabilities including high support needs and visual impairments.

Ideas for Digital Cameras

Image: Mulberry Symbols

25 ways things to do with a digital images

I like this presentation. It has some very good ideas for ways to use images from a digital camera in the classroom.
Source : Ideas to Inspire

Christmas Presence

It was fantastic to see the work of our students showcased in the college reception. A Creative Arts group had designed and made wrapping paper which was used to decorate the Christmas Tree. A board with photos and an explanation of the work nestled among the presents.