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Year 3 studied incredible images of phenomena under the microscope! From butterfly tongues to salt crystals, from marine organisms to viruses, we marvelled at the strange colours and patterns...

We made initial sketches using fine liner pens, capturing weird and wonderful shapes and textures. Then, we embellished our drawings with kaleidoscope colours using a technique called wax resist. We loved watching the patterns and textures emerge from translucent layers of watercolour paint and ink. Finally, our pieces were joined together into huge magic carpets - celebrating the world of colour around us, and inviting others to celebrate it too…

Explore this website to see samples of our work, including sketches, poetry, scientific facts and (of course) our marvellous magic carpets...