Learner video: Clarice Cliff

This Art and design video guides learners in creating painted plates inspired by Clarice Cliff’s famous circle tree design. Children begin by mixing bright primary colours to paint concentric circles onto a paper plate, aiming to keep their size and spacing consistent. Once dry, they complete their artwork by adding a black tree silhouette using a fun straw-blowing technique to create expressive trunks and branches.

This video is part of Kapow’s Art and design resources, which support the Cambridge Primary Art & Design framework. It encourages learners to experiment with colour mixing, contrast, and different paint application methods. Through this imaginative activity, children explore design, texture and balance while building confidence in their creative decision-making.

Art and design, Stage 1, Unit 2, Lesson 5: Clarice Cliff Plates