A compilation of short films following six UK-based leading artists as they create new artwork from scratch.
These clips are taken from the original BBC series, Making Art Work.
Suitable for: GCSE/KS4 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4/5 or Higher in Scotland.
Frances Segelman - sculptor
Professional sculptor Frances Segelman. videoProfessional sculptor Frances Segelman
Sculptor Frances Segelman introduces her artwork and talks about her career in this resource for secondary and GCSE Key Stage 4.

Sculpture inspired by Michelangelo. videoSculpture inspired by Michelangelo
Frances Segelman tells us why she is inspired by Michelangelo

How to sculpt a bust in two hours. videoHow to sculpt a bust in two hours
Frances Segelman sculpts a bust of Sir Derek Jacobi

Sculpture tools and techniques. videoSculpture tools and techniques
Frances Segelman demonstrates her sculpting technique

Anna King - landscape painter
Landscape painter Anna King. videoLandscape painter Anna King
Artist Anna King explains why she is inspired to paint landscape

Finding inspiration to paint. videoFinding inspiration to paint
Artist Anna King shows us why she like painting derelict buildings

How to paint with oils. videoHow to paint with oils
Artist Anna King demos the tools and paints she uses

How to develop a painting. videoHow to develop a painting
Artist Anna King develops a landscape oil painting from scratch

Maryam Hashemi - visual artist
Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi. videoIranian artist Maryam Hashemi
Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi introduces her artwork and tells her life story.

Transforming a white van into a piece of art. videoTransforming a white van into a piece of art
Artist Maryam Hashemi takes on the challenge of transforming a white van into a piece of art.

What inspires Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi? videoWhat inspires Iranian artist Maryam Hashemi?
Artist Maryam Hashemi shows us around her canal barge and describes how life on the water has brought a new wave of inspiration to her work.

Starting a new piece of work. videoStarting a new piece of work
Experimental artist Maryam Hashemi takes you through the rituals that she goes through each time she starts a new piece of work.

Nick Gentry - artist
Recycled Materials Artist Nick Gentry. videoRecycled Materials Artist Nick Gentry
Artist Nick Gentry introduces his artwork and the how using various recycled items is a fundamental part of it.

Creating a portrait from old floppy discs. videoCreating a portrait from old floppy discs
Nick Gentry takes on the challenge of using some of the old floppy disks that he’s been sent to create a portrait.

What inspires artist Nick Gentry? videoWhat inspires artist Nick Gentry?
Artist Nick Gentry talks about what inspires his artwork and explains how his inspiration can often come from very mundane and everyday things.

Tools and techniques for making art with recycled materials. videoTools and techniques for making art with recycled materials
Artist Nick Gentry demonstrates how he uses old materials that people have sent to him in his artwork.

Stuart Semple - artist
Contemporary British artist Stuart Semple. videoContemporary British artist Stuart Semple
Contemporary British painter Stuart Semple introduces his artwork and talks about how music has been a big influence on it.

Stuart Semple - from idea to art. videoStuart Semple - from idea to art
Stuart Semple creates a piece of art inspired by a boy on a motorbike that he has seen recently.

What inspires contemporary painter Stuart Semple? videoWhat inspires contemporary painter Stuart Semple?
Contemporary painter Stuart Semple describes what inspires his artwork.

Experimenting with paint and charcoal. videoExperimenting with paint and charcoal
Artist Stuart Semple demonstrates how he likes to experiment with his favourite materials - paint and charcoal - to produce unique and inventive artwork.

Yulia Brodskaya - artist and illustrator
Paper quilling artist Yulia Brodskaya. videoPaper quilling artist Yulia Brodskaya
Russian artist Yulia Brodskaya introduces her artwork and explains that the signature feature of her work is drawing with paper rather than on it.

Finding inspiration with artist Yulia Brodskaya. videoFinding inspiration with artist Yulia Brodskaya
Join Russian artist Yulia Brodskaya as she walks in the park and visits the local flower shop to find sources of inspiration.

The art of paper quilling. videoThe art of paper quilling
Yulia Brodskaya takes on the challenge of designing a new logo for her business card.

Paper quilling tools and techniques. videoPaper quilling tools and techniques
Artist Yulia Brodskaya demonstrates paper quilling techniques by making a simple heart shape.

Where next?
The Britain that Women Made. collectionThe Britain that Women Made
In this series of short films for secondary schools, social historian Professor Amanda Vickery casts the spotlight on five talented female artists who battled to pursue their artistic ambitions.

Bitesize: Black History Month collection
Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Newsround
The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.
