Scholastic Drawing

Drawing Horrible Histories - with illustrator Martin Brown by scholastic.

 A group of pupils from the Forest have recently taken part in a ‘live’ work shop with the illustrator from the popular children’s history books ‘Horrible Histories,’ Martin Brown. This opportunity was offered to us by the book supplier Scholastic Books.

 During the workshop Martin created a timeline using plastic figures which really engaged pupils and helped them to understand the concept of going back in time.  He talked through the different civilizations and then focused on the Tudor Dynasty and the rule of King Henry the Eighth.

 Martin promoted a ‘can do attitude’ that inspired pupils to take part and realise their artistic capabilities.  It was a fun and highly engaging workshop that really raised self-esteem.  Pupils produced wonderful portrait pictures of King Henry the Eighth and didn’t want the session to end. The portraits have been proudly displayed in the Forest department.