Painting and Planting | The story of Cedric Morris

Learning Resource

Painting and Planting | The story of Cedric Morris

This resource explores a unique Welsh artist and plantsman and how he used his skills to train young artists and help Welsh people during the Depression Era. It can be read individually or as a class and is aimed at Progression Step 3 (8-11) pupils but is suitable for older learners also.

In this resource you will...

Learn about the life and work of the Welsh artist, Cedric Morris.
Discover his connections with industrial Wales and how he began painting and planting.
Find out about his painting techniques and about different types of paint.
Be introduced to the science of hybrid flowers.

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This resource is available in Welsh.

(Cedric Morris illustrations by @riannerowlands)

Curriculum

Expressive Arts

Exploring the expressive arts is essential to developing artistic skills and knowledge and it enables learners to become curious and creative individuals.

Responding and reflecting, both as artist and audience, is a fundamental part of learning in the expressive arts.

Creating combines skills and knowledge, drawing on the senses, inspiration and imagination.

Humanities

Enquiry, exploration and investigation inspire curiosity about the world, its past, present and future.

Informed, self-aware citizens engage with the challenges and opportunities that face humanity, and are able to take considered and ethical action.