Art Programmes

Divya Marie Kato’s Signature Programmes

For lifelong learners, teachers who want the stress taken out of art planning or educational institutions seeking world-class art provision (with that WOW factor). From a drawing foundation programme to art history, art presentations to oracy in art for EAL learners.

Lovingly hand-crafted, distilling 20+ years of experience in art education.

Programmes for individuals, communities, corporations, schools and universities.

Step 1: Email for an initial consultation to let us know what you need/which programme

Step 2: Place your order of curriculum workbooks*

Step 3: Bespoke CPD/consultancy included

*minimum order of workbooks

Fees differ for: Individuals, Small organisations , Large organisations

info@divyamariekato.com

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When In Doubt, Draw Drawing Foundation Programme

5 Step Drawing Foundation Programme | Video *

*Individuals: This course continues to be taught on 1-1 basis (limited availability) in person by artist Divya Marie Kato. More Information

WHEN IN DOUBT DRAW　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Think You Can’t Draw? Think Again! Artist Divya Marie Kato’s most popular, signature, five part drawing course. We’re proud that our humble home/drawing school/art atelier, where the When In Doubt, Draw programme started – at my kitchen table! – has welcomed students from around the world and helped so many rediscover the benefits of drawing for life, work and play.

WHAT’S WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
Divya’s flagship art programme, distilled from 20 years of teaching people how to draw, is designed to give you all you need to develop a strong foundation in drawing – even if it has been a while or you really think you can’t! It has also helped many begin to build professional art portfolios. The artists and avenues for exploration enrich these portfolios and ensure they continue growing well past the completion of the course. Drawing’s a gift that can be enjoyed at any age or stage 🙂

5 STEP FOUNDATION COURSE
Doubts to drawings, stick figures to stress free sketching, in 5 soulful classes, accompanied by drawing exercises, artists and art history, art materials, downloadable PDFs and an ever growing resource area, Divya will guide you through the process she’s developed over 20 years working as an artist and educator.

WHY WHEN IN DOUBT, DRAW?
You’ll find Divya’s approach different than traditional art courses. How? Don’t take her word for it, check out the reviews – she passionately believes that drawing is for everyone and that everyone can!

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Story Of Art Programme (Art Curriculum, UK NC)

3 Term Curriculum/Framework:

Art History & Art Practice

Ancient/Prehistoric/Medieval, Age of -Isms, Modern & Contemporary

With artists (diligently diverse) and artworks (prehistoric to modern) tailored to each year group, plus lesson plans and recommended art projects leading to the final art exhibition (with that WOW factor).

Fine Art Areas: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics*

*Experience founding ceramics, enquire for consultancy in setting up ceramics dept.

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Art History for Oracy

(Curriculum for EAL Learners & Native Speakers)

From the youngest to the oldest, this programme is designed to support students in learning how to ‘read pictures’ (visual literacy). It elevates their oracy skills through implementing a framework for discussion and builds their cultural capital in the process. Enriching vocabulary (domain specific) and dialogue, the programme results in learners sounding like professionals working in art galleries! Here’s what a few of them had to say:

A few weeks ago, I couldn’t get the meaning of presenting in front of a class. The first week (presentation #1) I thought, why we have to do this? What is the meaning of this? Last week, I learned it is important since I can express myself very easily. On the other hand, when I can express myself, my friend will know my weak place. I was listening to some advice. This helped me by making me a stronger as an artist. (EAL Learner)

When I first did the presentation, I wondered if this will help me. But after the second presentation, it gave me confidence and I thought it will help me in the future. For example, when I am trying to show some advertising… I want to become an architect so I want to be able to show my architect drawings. (Native speaker)

Before in presentations, I was reading what’s in my portfolio, but now we can write ourselves. The questions helped me to search for points. (EAL Learner)

It helped a lot – now I will be able to say arty words! (SEND Learner)

Before I was really nervous and worried that I might not be able to explain very well. Now I am more confident and better at explaining specific things like scale, space etc. Overall, presenting to the whole class made me feel ready for my next school the next time I present something. Now, I can use these words which will make it sound more professional. (Native Speaker)

Before I checked the site, I was scared that I would say the wrong things, but after that, I could be confident to present to the audience. (EAL Learner)

Now I can talk about light and shading and many other things – it (English) is not my first language so I never learned like this – I can’t speak English or learn about art like this if I’m not in this class. (EAL Learner)

In my opinion, these words helped me so much because when I just came this school I can’t speak English, but these word help me to learn more English and art – it’s really helpful. Also English is not my first language but it helped me and my English skill went up (EAL Learner)

I felt more confident than ever because of preparation. It was fun! It
will help me present. We look at art in a gallery in Amsterdam. (SEND Learner)

In the beginning I had no idea what I was talking about and I didn’t have any experience talking about art. Now I feel really confident talking in front of people talking about things I’d never thought of speaking about. (Native speaker)

My first language wasn’t English, but this superpower helped me explain how to speak easier and made me a little bit fun. I couldn’t speak confidently, but in the future I want to use these words to explain. (EAL Learner)

It helped me for my future of being a musician. (EAL Learner)

Before I was only looking at my portfolio, but after I learn about 8 things, I feel more comfortable about oracy of art. I am very happy to do a presentation, even though my first language is not English. (EAL Learner)

When I first did the presentation it was really difficult, but now I know the 8 rules of art and now I think I can write more successfully. I learn about the things and know what to write on oracy paper and talk confidently. It is difficult to speak art language, but Ms. Kato tell us a lot so I could speak more speedy (EAL Learner)

Every year, me and my family goes to the National Gallery in London. My mum loves art and we have to stay for hours. So, it gets a little boring. But now, maybe I can entertain me and my dad by explaining the features of the exhibits, using the words we learned. (Native speaker)

Thanks to Ms. Kato I can use arty words. I think that this can help me remember what features (are in) an artist’s painting. Now I can look at pictures without me being bored. The presentations helped me being confident. (EAL Learner)

Before I did the presentation, I was worried if I can do it good, but after I got more confident because these superpowers helped me speak more clearly. (EAL Learner)

It is very useful for my future because when I leave (school), I will go to another school then I can use these oracy skills in my work and make my art successful. (EAL Learner)

This will be very useful for me the next time I visit an art gallery! Line, scale, colour, space, light and dark (chiaroscuro), figures and materials and techniques! I learned a lot. But the amazing thing is that we got to learn these and presented to the whole class… not only did we learn arty words, but we also learned about oracy! I learned sooooooooooo much.. A bigggg thank you to Ms. Kato! (Native Speaker)

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What Is Art For? Programme

What Is Art For? Sharing, Discussing & Presenting Ideas About Art In English

This programme, built around the book, Art As Therapy by Alain de Botton and John Armstrong, explores the 4 themes and guides learners to discover the answer themselves.

“The modern world thinks of art as very important – something close to the meaning of life… Despite all this, our encounters with art do always go as well as they might… What if art has a purpose that can be defined and discussed in plain terms? Art can be a tool, and we need to focus more clearly on what kind of tool it is – and what good it can do for us.”

– Art As Therapy, Alain de Botton & John Armstrong

This course, presenting a new way of looking at art, is designed to encourage students to grow into enthusiastic and expressive communicators who feel comfortable and confident speaking in English – whether or not it’s perfect – and opening themselves and their ideas up to the wider world.

Together we will explore the functions of art and unpick the big question: What Is Art For? through four main themes that cover love, nature, money and politics. Our focus will be speaking, so there will be ample opportunity for real time conversation.

Students will strengthen their communication skills through a combination of art assignments, an exploration of artworks and discussion. Art assignments will allow for both personal reflection on topics covered and an opportunity for engagement and exchange in sharing work with others.

The exploration of artwork will span the story of art from cave paintings to contemporary practice and develop vocabulary and critique. Discussion will encompass the main themes of art and its purpose.

The course will culminate in a final presentation celebration where students will select and share a favourite piece of work created during the course and celebrate a ‘breakthrough moment’ with the group.

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