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Art @ Dalmain Primary School
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Sharing the artistic explorations and creative learning of the incredible children I teach at Dalmain Primary School. Art empowers everyone!
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Art @ Dalmain Primary School @dalmain-art.bsky.social · Jul 19
Highlights of the year showcasing art from EYFS to Year 6. It’s a joy to create this & see the artistry & creativity throughout my school. Thanks to everyone for all the likes retweets & follows! Have a wonderful summer everyone! 🤩 #PrimaryArt @sophieleach.bsky.social @artteachjess.bsky.social
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The original and only Womensart - Art posted every single day, 365 days a year, for almost a decade....!Thanks to the artists for so much create genius.....♀️ 💜
Thanks to you...one of more than half a million followers... 💜 !! 🫶🙏
December 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
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Fern #scapes for #BlueSky Friday #scape day 🌿

#Ferns are an example of #fractals in #nature, showing self-similarity, where the overall structure is repeated in smaller scales.

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#photography #BlueskyNature
#PhotographersofBluesky #naturephotography #EastCoastKin #BlueskyPhotography #PhotoHour
Fern branch with sunlit leaves against blue sky and dark canopy. You can see parts of the fractal self-similarity with the horizontal branch structure repeated in the diagonal branches and their smaller little branches - like the veins of leaves or tree branches. Ferns in front of a sloping green hill and part of a large oak tree. Some landscape showing in the distance. Beacon Hill, Leistershire, was the site of a Bronze Age hill fort. Ferns with a snail (Fibonacci spiral shape), red berries of a crabtree and green hill with blue sky in the background. Late summer discoloured fern showing fractal structure.
December 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Delighted that our Power Portraits are to be our submission from Barlow Hall Primary School to Chorlton Arts Festival 2026 @cafchorlton.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Key dates:

• Abstract deadline: Friday 23 January 2026

• Notification: Friday 6 February 2026

• Conference: Saturday 21 March 2026

Enquiries: [email protected]

Join the conversation: #ATACL26

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December 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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A #red postbox, phone box and brick #wall for #ColorADay & #WallsOnWednesday. ❤️

Seen in the city of #Hull.

#flowers
#RedWed
#WindowsOnWednesday
#ArtYear
#PhotoHour
#StormHour
#PhotographersofBluesky
#PhotographersUnited
#BlueskyPhotography
#Blueskykin
#photography
#photooftheday
#BlueskyCommunity
A red phone and postbox in front of a red brick wall and window. Red flowers are on top of the post box.
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Happy #ThickTrunkTuesday &
#RockinTuesday!

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Seen at Padley Gorge, an ancient woodland (Peak District).

#rocks
#moss
#PhotographersofBluesky
#PhotographersUnited
#BlueskyPhotography
#Blueskykin
#photography
#naturephotography
#trees
#treetrunks
#nature
#BlueskyNature
#EastCoastKin
#PhotoHour
Intertwined tree trunk(s) seen at Padley Gorge, an ancient woodland in the Peak District with mossy rocks, trees, a brook and small waterfalls. It is a temperate rainforest, one of the most inland examples in the UK, known for its ancient oak and birch trees, high humidity, and frequent rainfall which create the lush conditions necessary for this type of ecosystem. Padley Gorge is a deep, narrow valley in the Peak District, Derbyshire. It is a remnant of an ancient woodland ecosystem, home to a diverse range of flora, including rare lichens and mosses. Key features include the Burbage Brook, which runs through the gorge, and the dense canopy formed by the oak and birch trees.
December 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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It’s an incredible resource! Imaginative and really clear process for adults and children to create at home! I gave it a 5 star review 🤩🤩🤩
darrellwakelam.bsky.social Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 7d
Hi, I'm Darrell, I create 3D art projects with, and for kids mainly using cardboard. My book 'Art Shaped' has twice been top of Amazon's 'craft book' chart, and has over 150 five-star recommendations from parents, teachers, and homeschoolers! 🙂 It's here ...
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A photo of me making a simple mask, plus a whole bank of photos of cardboard masks created using some of the techniques I use and share in my book 'Art Shaped' (pictured) "Most craft ideas take a mountain of materials and combine them to make just one thing. I wanted to create a book where you could take one material, and make a thousand things."
December 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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I think the painting of the branch this kingfisher is sitting on is one of the best examples of watercolour I’ve seen a child do. It’s beautiful - look at the range of colours #primaryart #watercolour #thelostwords
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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Year 6 painting focus. Icebergs. Linked to climate activism human impact. Children learned about climate artists David McEown. Children chose watercolour or acrylic. So proud of their confident brushwork! @sophieleach.bsky.social @darrellwakelam.bsky.social @penahay.bsky.social #PrimaryArt
December 9, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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I had a fabulous day today at West Moors Middle School, working with groups from Year 5, 6, 7 and 8. We took inspiration from the work of Keith Haring, creating our own 'human pyramid' as part of a teamwork display. 😎
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Artwork created by pupils from Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 from West Moors Middle School. The image is a relief sculpture of a 'human pyramid' with stylised figures in the style of artist Keith Haring standing on each other's shoulders. The figures are simple and cartoon-like, and very brightly coloured.
November 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Follow recommendation: Georges Braque @artistbraque #georgesbraque #braque
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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This article really is a must read for anyone who works in #SEND in England.
November 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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🤓🕷️ Spiders are the OG web developers!

Find out how our multi-legged friends build their webs (no softwares needed!)

Learn more about spiders with this seasonal exhibit now open until November 30!
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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One day I will have a windfall and be able to bring @darrellwakelam.bsky.social to Orkney 😍🤩🤞
darrellwakelam.bsky.social Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 24d
The Reception and Year 1 children from Sherborne Abbey Primary had some hungry visitors today. 😁 The children made and painted these in just 4 hours. 😮
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Three 'hungry' insects, made from cardboard, straws, tissue paper and paint in just four hours.
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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Today, I’ve been working with the Year 5 classes at Birchwood Primary. They are reading ‘Clockwork’ by Philip Pullman, so using that as inspiration, we made Sir Ironsoul, the mechanical knight from the story. 🤩
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Sculpture made by the Year 5 pupils from Birchwood Primary in Tamworth. The image is of a mechanical knight from the Philip Pullman story ‘clockwork’. To fit in with the theme we build the sculpture on a circular base, turning this into a clock face, with intricate workings.
November 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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penahay.bsky.social
This was so incredibly moving, thank you Portia and all guests.
penahay.bsky.social Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · Nov 6
The Neurodiverse Academic: Poetic Troublings and Academic Glimmers in Higher education with Portia Ungley
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November 19, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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A visit to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall will introduce your students to the building where the world’s greatest playwright went to school, first experienced professional theatre & where he’s said to have written his first work.
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Bringing Schools to Shakespeare’s Schoolroom & Guildhall
Great learning experience for all Schools, bringing history to life for your students
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November 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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We are loving maths week! We have been exploring patterns using “jelly beans” outside on the tuff trays and using our bodies to follow patterns on the floor. We also noticed numerals on the floor and have been moving in different ways to get across to the other side. @dalmainps.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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Sharing is caring! 😉 @dalmainps.bsky.social @dalmainpseyfs.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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We really enjoyed reading our key text this week ‘How many Jelly Beans?’ this morning. We then had a go at estimating how many jelly beans there are in our class jar. There were so many guesses, from twenty to one trillion! @dalmainps.bsky.social @ncetm.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Hello, Bluesky!
We’re so excited to join Bluesky 🌤️
Here at Dalmain Primary School, we’re all about curiosity, kindness, and community. Follow us for school highlights, updates, and a glimpse of the wonderful learning happening every day.
Adventure 🗺️ • Acceptance 🤝🏽 • Teamwork 💪🏾
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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We are so excited to be celebrating a whole week of maths next week for #MathsWeek! The whole school will be reading ‘How many Jelly Beans?’ by Andrea Menotti. Get ready for some exciting maths activities next week on our Bluesky account. #MathsIsEverywhere #MathsFun #STEM 🫘
November 12, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Aya Tarek, Egyptian street and mural artist from the city of Alexandria who creates outdoor art to be accessible to all #WomensArt
Photo featuring a mural artist up a tall stepladder in the act.of painting a large scale painting on a building of the head and shoulders of a woman
November 12, 2025 at 6:17 AM
dalmain-art.bsky.social
Awesome sketchbook work from our Y6 children who will be painting icebergs using watercolour techniques or acrylics and pallet knives. Today focused on research and studying our focus artists. They can’t wait to get started!
November 4, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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‪Your art challenge cheat sheet for Nov 2–9!

NEW: #FestiveDailyRobin (daily until Dec)

Host list + post from them in the comments

#EastCoastKin #PhotographersUnited #PhotographersOfBluesky #photography
#dailyart #art #traditionalart #painting #drawing #onlybeautifulthings #artchallenge #artprompt
Art Challenges: November 3–9 Monday, November 3 #BlueSkyMonday (anything blue) #MacroMonday (any macro) #MountainMonday (mountains) #MinimalMonday (minimalism) #ColorADay (#PinkMon) #NightmareNov (#trapped) Tuesday, November 4 #RockinTuesday (rocks) #TidesOutTuesday #TagTuesday (graffiti/street art) #AnimalArtTuesday #ColorADay (#BlueTue or #CyanTue) #NightmareNov (#creepy) Wednesday, November 5 #WaterfallWednesday #WindowsOnWednesday #WackyWednesdayArt (odd/unusual) #WallsOnWednesday #ColorADay (#RedWed) #NightmareNov (#legs) Thursday, November 6 #HumansOfBlueSky (people) #UrbanGaze (anything urban) #PalacesAndGardens (#WeatherAndMood) #ColorADay (#YellowThu) #NightmareNov (#blood) Friday, November 7 #scape (any kind of scape) #FishyFriday #ForestFriday #FoodOnFriday #FlyDay (critters that fly) #ColorADay (#BWFri) #NightmareNov (#alien) Saturday, November 8 #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#GreenSat) #BlueSkyArtShow (#evening) #NightmareNov (#red) Sunday, November 9 #Stunday (stunning) #ImageAndVerse (photos with poems written by you or anyone) #BNWmacro #ColorADay (#OrangeSun) #SelfPortraitSunday (#cinematic)* #NightmareNov (#smile) ALL WEEK #ArtYear (any art) #ArtOfSelfPortraiture #BirdOfTheDay (see Alan H or Rob Crank for daily prompt) #ClassicMono (monochrome) #FestiveDailyRobin (robin pics through December 31) #smArtist (purposeful art) #AlphabetChallenge (#WeekSForShadows) #SensoryArt (#patterns) *Movie inspired.
November 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM