Street Art at the Tate

I had an unexpected treat yesterday. While in London we passed the Tate Modern and saw their display of Street Art. Six artists had created art on the buildings facade. There is also a walking tour of other artist's work around the local area. A tunnel shaped building in front of the Tate had maps of the walking tour and videos about "Street Art" playing. It was also fun watching people drawing on the walls of the tunnel using marker pens provided. It's on until the 25Th of August and if you are visiting London well worth a visit especially as the display and the Tate Modern are free.

The Vikings Are Coming!

I am very lucky to have August off from school. Next term we are looking at the Vikings and have to do it in a very practical way. While clearing out a cupboard at home I found an old box full of Fimo. It was a bit dry but just usable. I started making one Viking and then got a bit carried away. I now have, Vikings, Settlers, a monk, Saxons, King Alfred as well as a small long ship, which I have to say was a bit of a triumph as I had no idea how I was going to do it. I commandeered my husband's box that his new laptop came in and created a tissue paper map of England and the Scandinavian countries. The Vikings now have a whole new land to conquer and I have had tremendous fun.