Gem of the Sea - Key Stage 3 by ArtHouse Jersey Education

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^{We welcome}^{your feedback}^{on our}^{Gem of the Sea}^{education resources.}

^{If you would like to celebrate the work your students have made we welcome you to share images of their art with}^info@arts.je^.

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^{Gouache on recycled paper, 2024 - 2025}

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^{This episode takes inspiration from the}^{rock pools}^and^{intertidal zone}^{around Jersey}^.^{There are cross-curriculum links with science, geography and citizenship as well as World Ocean Day which is marked globally.}

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Watch artist Jacque Rutter developing ideas in her sketchbook. This video demonstrates experimental mark making skills using a range of graphic materials, paints and pens. The activity encourages students to experiment and combine materials to create different outcomes.

drawing/ tone/ pointillism/ charcoal/ biro/ watercolour/ measuring/ line/ ink/ collage/ texture/ sketchbooks

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^{Gem of the Sea}^{contributes to the enhancement and improvement of art and design education and the wider curriculum through science, geography & PSHE.}

^{The project resources will focus on the following areas:}

^{● Shoreline Jersey, biodiversity and Climate change}

^{● Children’s Rights, liberty and freedom}

^{● Fishing and Farming}

^{● Safety at Sea}

^{● Emotional health & wellbeing}

^{Each episode uses Jersey as inspiration and cross references with the work, research, data or opportunities provided by local charities and organisations working on the island.}

Inclusive Art & Design Education

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^{This document provides guidance for including all pupils in art and design activities.}

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^{Water World gives pupils in Key Stage 3 the opportunity to explore Jersey’s coastal environment, and how it is protected, through abstract multi-media artwork.}

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^{This resource supports educators to deliver an exciting workshop where students will create sculptural work to inform abstract painting techniques.}

^{This episode focuses on Seagrass, an important species and marine habitat, in Jersey.}

^{It also provides artist references and cross curricular links to support the delivery of the curriculum.}

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^{Watch Jersey based artist and educator Jacque Rutter delivering tutorials to support the Water World project.}

^{The slides contain close up demonstrations of key activities and developmental sketchbook work.}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter making observational drawings from grass and learn about the importance of sea grass in our marine habitats.}

^{Additional close up footage is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{abstraction/observation/shape/negative space/perspective/mark making}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter making Seagrass sculptures from paper. Students are encouraged to choose one of three different techniques to explore.}

^{The structures will be used as original source material to inform tonal drawings.}

^{Additional close up footage is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{structure/construct/cutting/assemble/form/shape/tone/manipulate/3D/relief}

info29068 — 2024-11-29 19:13:15 UTC

^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter consolidating developmental work into a final piece. Experimental sketchbook work is revisited, evaluated and ideas are refined before being translated into a larger scale image. Jacque describes how artists from the past have worked with paint to create different textures and surface quality. Students are encouraged to use their own paintings as original source material to develop a design project.}

^{composition/painting/abstraction/scale/surface}

^{markmaking/design/application/acrylic/texture/layer}

info29068 — 2024-12-02 15:58:28 UTC

^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter making drawings and watercolour studies inspired by paper seagrass sculptures. Explore line drawings, composition, shape, colour mixing and palettes.}

^{Additional close up footage is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{observe/line/shape/warm/cool/}

^{palette/composition/painting/}

^{negativespace/abstract/colour/edge}

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Marine Mission Wetlands Event - February 2025

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^{Jersey Marine Conservation}^{will be hosting an education event on February 2nd and 3rd, 2025. They will be presenting community and education events in celebration of our wetlands and Ramsar sites. The talks will take place on the Sunday evening and the schools event is during the day on Monday 3rd.}

^{Visit the link above to find out more and book a group visit.}

info29068 — 2025-02-09 09:05:05 UTC

^{Guardians of the Sea gives pupils in Key Stage 3 the opportunity to explore changing sea levels and how they may impact Jersey through photography, digital skills and painting.}

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^{This resource supports educators to deliver a workshop that explores climate change and changing sea levels through developing photography, digital and painting skills.}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter making observational drawings of reflected objects.}

^{Additional guidance is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{observation/shape/reflection/tone/scale/proportion/drawing/line}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter duplicating and manipulating printed photographs to create unique source compositions.}

^{fold/manipulate/horizon/symmetry}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter working in her sketchbook to develop compositions, select a colour palette and observe tonal values to inform final paintings. The work of artist Luciana Abait is explored further.}

^{palette/tone/observation/light/composition/sketchbook skills}

info29068 — 2025-02-09 10:24:32 UTC

^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter developing ideas towards a final response to themes of climate change and changing sea levels. In this video she paints two trial compositions to consider.}

^{symmetry/reflection/texture/painting/mixing/ground/ composition/tone/colour}

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^{These slides can support the delivery of your sessions and include more detailed images of sketchbook work, questions and links to key artists. It can be used in conjunction with the 'teacher resource' and supporting videos.}

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^{Acrylic on paper study.}

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^{Acrylic on paper, landscape trial composition.}

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^{Liberty & Freedom gives Key Stage 2 and 3 a sculptural activity with curriculum connections to the UNCRC.}

^{We invite all schools and young people to contribute their paper doves to an art installation in our Capital House gallery to mark Liberation 80.}

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^Photography

^{Sophie Darwin}

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^Photography

^{Sophie Darwin}

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^{This resource provides teachers with guidance, artist references and curriculum links to support students to make a Liberation Day themed paper sculpture.}

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^{Find out more about the pigeon and dove species in Jersey.}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, making elegant paper sculptures of doves that will form part of a Liberation80 art installation. Additional guidance is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{sculpture/paper manipulation/joining/folding/shaping/scissor skills/installation}

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^{Artist James Casebere creates striking sculptures of building submerged in water and documents them through photography. Visit his website via the link above.}

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^{The Government of Jersey have some exciting Liberation80 resources linking to the natural environment through the PSHE curriculum.}

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^{Can you display your school's paper doves creatively?}

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^{Find out about World Ocean Day activities in Jersey with}^{events hosted by Ocean Culture Life}^.

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^{Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their construction skills by manipulating cardboard and they will build on their knowledge of working in two and three dimensions.}

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^{Creating sculptural rock pool formations from salvaged resources.}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, making monochromatic rockpool formations from waste materials. Additional guidance is available in the 'activity support slides' below.}

^{relief/paper/sculpture/form/tone/monochrome/construction/manipulation/reuse}

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^{Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, continue to make monochromatic rockpool formations from waste materials. In this video the surface is painted effectively using a high contrast palette and lighting to create areas of tone. Students are also encouraged to think about the species found inside rock pools which can be linked to the science curriculum. Additional guidance is available in the accompanying 'activity support slides'.}

^{relief/sculpture/form/tone/monochrome/construction/}

^{manipulation/reuse/paint/contrast/light/shadow/living things in their environment}

info29068 — 2025-09-18 09:50:21 UTC

Pupils will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge of textiles, collage and colour theory. They will be able to consider the art works of different artists and they will explore pattern and texture alongside digital design.

There are opportunities throughout to learn more about the farming industry.

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^{Source imagery of produce from the Jersey Central Market and the steep Côtils of St Mary.}

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Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, making vibrant collages inspired by local produce. In this section we learn how to make direct, observational drawings, crop images develop watercolour studies. Colour theory is also explored as trial compositions are explored.

composition/shape/colour/observational drawings/ watercolour/form/digital skills/mark making

info29068 — 2025-10-17 07:35:33 UTC

Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, making vibrant collages inspired by local produce. In this section we learn how to digitally manipulate images using an iPad.

composition/shape/colour/documentation/digital skills/editing/ mark making

info29068 — 2025-10-17 07:48:21 UTC

Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, creating a mixed media collage, inspired by local produce, using tissue paper, fibres and watercolours.

composition/shape/colour/texture/layers/watercolour/

manipulating materials

info29068 — 2025-10-17 08:08:56 UTC

Watch, Jersey based artist, Jacque Rutter, developing a vibrant collage into a design for a commercial product using digital skills throughout.

colour/shape/digital skills/product design

info29068 — 2025-12-11 17:25:09 UTC

^{This episode explores the Japanese art of Kintsugi and further develops drawing skills.}

^{This episode contains links to the history and PSHE curriculum and focusses on themes of strength and resilience.}

info29068 — 2025-12-11 17:26:04 UTC

This episode takes inspiration from the Martello Towers in Jersey and explores content from the PSHE curriculum through art.

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Jersey Marine Conservation are holding an event on 2nd February 2026. Visit their website for more information.

info29068 — 2026-01-20 14:51:00 UTC

The final episode explores the sea defences of Jersey through illustration and 3D construction. The activity links to the PSHE curriculum exploring themes of strength, resilience and growth.

info29068 — 2026-01-20 15:34:44 UTC

Assembled 3D model to create source material for drawing activity.

info29068 — 2026-01-20 15:36:45 UTC

This episode focuses on the ancient Japanese art of Kintsugi where the visible mending of broken ceramics adds to the history and value of an object.

line/texture/ceramic/art history/construction/

info29068 — 2026-01-20 15:49:39 UTC

Artist Jacque Rutter demonstrates how to make a variation of the tower design.

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In this video we learn how to measure out the tower design and add tone to describe light and shade.

line/ drawing/ paint/watercolour / design

info29068 — 2026-01-20 16:37:54 UTC

In this video artist Jacque Rutter demonstrates how to create a tonal drawing and embellish it using inspiration from Kintsugi - the Japanese art of visible mending.

tone/line/embellishment/still life