Journey into a magical Japanese folktale and bring the story of Momotaro, the Peach Boy, to life through art and making! Born from a giant peach, Momotaro sets off on an exciting adventure to defeat the mischievous ogres of Ogre Island, joined by his loyal animal companions — a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant. Inspired by this colourful and action-filled story, we will explore character design, storytelling, and imaginative world-building. We will begin by painting a vibrant scene from the story, experimenting with colour, composition and expressive mark-making. Then, we will create 3D masks or character pieces inspired by the animals or ogres, using a range of materials including card, tissue paper, rope and collage. In the afternoon, we will build a sculptural piece — perhaps a giant peach, a treasure object from Ogre Island, or a scene from the adventure — using mixed media and recycled materials. A fun, energetic and creative day full of storytelling, painting and hands-on making!
