This could be something you feel passionately about such as climate change, the cost of living etc. 

You can create a 2D or a 3D piece, its up to you

Submissions to Mrs Smith and Mr Brown by 17th October.

Good Luck!

Watch the illustrated video audiobook “Maria and all the Grannies of the World – A story of kindness during the 2020 Coronavirus crisis”. By Luca Damiani

Now that you have watched Nonna Maria’s story, can you create an illustration or drawing of one of your grandparents (or any relatives that you love!), maybe also reflecting their kindness?

Here are some insights into Luca's creations which hopefully will help inspire you in your drawings:

Here Luca depicted his granny Maria and her love for being in the kitchen and cooking all sorts of things, but especially pasta, pizza and cakes!

Here he depicted my granny Maria (can you see her?) whilst delivering food to all the neighbours and also some family members. This illustration shows the love of the community that his Granny has.

Here Luca depicted the building where his uncle and his family live. And actually many of the characters (humans or not!) are drawings he made of his friends and also other family members!

Send you animation videos to jarvis.deveson@vikingacademytrust.com

Top Tips: How to Bind the Dolls

Use the tips to help you bind the dolls in wool, whichever version you choose.

Whenever possible use long lengths of wool to bind the dolls; this will save unnecessary fastening and joining.

Start by tying a knot around the stick, leaving a 2 or 3 cm length of wool:

Bind the wool around the stick, catching in the length of wool to keep it tidy:

It’s generally easier to make the first knot around the body, then work up to the head, then back down to the body. You can then use the same colour wool to bind the hands: take the same length of wool down the arm to bind the hand and then bind neatly back up the arm. Repeat on the other side, and if needed, down the legs.

If you are binding lolly sticks you may choose to add a small amount of glue at the head, hands and feet to secure the wool. If you are binding sticks you probably won’t need the glue.

To fasten the wool or change colour, make a simple knot by creating a loop around the stick and passing the wool through it.

Pull it tight. Cut off the wool again leaving a 2 to 3 cm length.

Join the next colour as before, again catching in the end of the wool to keep it tidy.