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Space Week Apollo 11 – revisited

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Recently  I was lamenting the fact that I had no actual workshops for Space Week 2020 because of Covid 19. However, just a few days ago I was asked what would I have to offer for Space Week 2021. The theme is Women in Space, so I had no problem coming up with several online scenarios. Here below is a revisit to  a series of workshops on Apollo 11. Next year will, of course, be populated with information about NASA’s ARTEMIS mission plans.  Space Week 2018 During Space Week 2018 Let’s Go To The Moon offered children the chance to draw some aspect of Apollo 11’s iconic mission. Almost 400 took part in various venues across the country. This, therefore, offered me an ideal opportunity to vary the subjects of the drawing challenges. During all workshops, I offer a demonstration drawing. This is done in seconds to help the children focus on the important aspects of drawing. Drawing tuition Each … Continue reading →

Space Week – Apollo 11

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During Space Week 2018  Let’s Go To The Moon  offered  children the chance to draw some aspect of Apollo 11’s iconic mission.  Almost 400  took part in various venues across the country.  This therefore offered me an ideal opportunity to vary the subjects of the drawing challenges for the kids. Drawing tuition During all workshops I  offer a demonstration drawing . This is done in seconds to help the children focus on the important aspects of drawing.  Each child has about 20 minutes to draw therefore focus is vital. Teaching  them to observe the subject before starting is key.  Asking the kids if they agree with me about recognisable shapes within for example Buzz Aldrin’s helmet and visor. Inviting  them to look closely at where the shadows are and  where the light is. Requesting the children  to be mindful of curves , rectangles, cylinders, cones and key markings is a good way to go. I  encougage the children not to … Continue reading →