Paper and Ink Term: 3 Year: 2007 How To: Students viewed Asian art work on the Interactive whiteboard that is in the art room, discussing the best simplicity of the works and an emphasis on less is best. They then experimented with Chinese calligraphy brushes and Indian ink, creating thick and thin lines, lines that twisted and became thinner as they ambled along. Creating bamboo, flowers and buds were also explored. Food dye was used as a background, then using the Chinese calligraphy brushes students painted in their design. These were later touched up with Jo Sonja's rich gold to add depth to the work. An Assortment of fans was on display for the students to investigate and get inspiration from. Using a template, they then traced and cut out their fan. They had to decide how their fan would be created. Combinations of food dye background, calligraphy drawing and Japanese print paper were available to choose from. The fan needed to be folded and once the design was finished, hot glued into position. This took about four weeks to complete with stunning results and totally engaged students. Ormond Primary School