University of London, Goldsmiths: Textiles from Congo workshop

As part of our study into the continent of Africa, Year 5 were lucky to have to Art students from The  University of London, Goldsmiths, visit to deliver a workshop on artist, Sammy Baloji from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
We analysed the different medium and materials he loves working with and then foraged in the school's forest garden for leaves, twigs and other materials that we would use. 
Back in class, we worked with clay and our leaves/twigs to create our own textile patterns.  By the end of the lesson, we were covered in flour but we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Next up, Batik making- watch out!