Big Art Week - Folk Landscapes

Big Art Week – Folk Art Focus
A joyful whole-school art project exploring community through vibrant folk art (Ages 5–11)

Celebrate your school’s unique identity with Big Art Week – Folk Art Focus, a colourful, whole-school art project that encourages pupils aged 5–11 to explore their local landscape, traditions, and community through the expressive lens of folk art.

Taking inspiration from the bold, patterned work of American folk artists Heather Galler and Karla Gerard, this project invites children to create eye-catching, imaginative landscapes that reflect the spirit and story of their school. With a focus on bright colours, decorative motifs, and personal symbolism, pupils will explore artistic elements such as line, colour, pattern, and composition in a joyful and accessible way.

Included in the resource are engaging sketchbook activities and clear, teacher-friendly PowerPoints to support lesson delivery, planning, and staff collaboration—featuring examples and ideas drawn from online sources to enrich learning and spark inspiration.

The project culminates in a stunning collaborative display, showcasing each child’s perspective and celebrating your school’s sense of place, identity, and creativity.

Key Features:

Focus on local landscape, community, and traditions

Inspired by folk artists Heather Galler and Karla Gerard

Emphasis on colour, pattern, and expressive design

Suitable for all primary age groups (5–11)

Includes sketchbook activities and teacher PowerPoints for planning and inspiration

Culminates in a vibrant, whole-school collaborative art display

Perfect for Arts Weeks, community-themed projects, or school celebrations—Folk Art Focus helps children connect with where they live and who they are through art that is bold, meaningful, and joyful.