Kartik Udhas

The Year 11 GCSE Music class had a visit from music producer Kartik Udhas this term for a workshop on fusing Indian classical music with Western popular music. Because it directly relates to one of their composition briefs this year, this interactive session was the perfect opportunity to inspire the pupils.

Artists visit Venice

Over October half-term our A-Level artists enjoyed a trip to Venice, where they visited The Biennale Arte 2022, an international contemporary art exhibition, as well as other galleries including the Accademia and the Guggenheim.

In between the exhibitions and galleries, there was time to enjoy the local fare – pizza – as well as taking a gondola ride and visiting some spectacular sights, including St Mark’s Square, the Rialto Bridge and the Doge’s Palace.

The trip was a wonderful exploration of art and culture and everyone had an amazing time. More importantly, it filled the pupils with inspiration for their own art projects. n

An inspiring visit to Kew Gardens

Year 10 GCSE Art pupils spent a day exploring Kew Gardens in search of inspiration for their portfolios. While there, they visited the Palm House, which is home to exotic plants from the rainforest, and the Hive, a spectacular piece of architecture designed in the shape of honeycombs. They also explored greenhouses containing exotic plants and cacti and witnessed some amazing views from the dizzying heights of the Treetop Walkway, which is 18 metres above the ground.

Despite the miserable weather conditions, the pupils had an extremely enjoyable day and left Kew full of ideas for their portfolios, including some initial sketches and a variety of photos that they’d captured throughout the day. n