Create a Sheffield cityscape - Sheffield a Maker City
We live in the wonderful diverse city of Sheffield. Many artists such as Jo Peel and Pete McKee have been inspired by our home city. Jo even paints murals around the city to breathe new life into old buildings and streets.
Your task
Your task is to create a Sheffield cityscape. Use paints, Lego blocks and junk materials to make a scene which represents our city.
Create a backdrop on a large sheet of lining paper, newspaper or brown paper. Use your Lego as printing blocks and then outline your buildings with black paint in the style of Jo Peel. Don’t forget to paint a few cranes as we live in an ever-changing city!
Find old cardboard boxes and junk materials to make models of some of your favourite Sheffield landmarks: maybe the wonderful Madina Mosque or the Winter Gardens or even your home or school.
Share you Adventure
We would love to see your creations! Tag us on Twitter @CreateSheff @maker_futures @Jo_Peel or send pictures of your artwork by email to contactus@createsheffield.co.uk. Use the hashtags #makerfutures #SheffieldCityScape.
Earn CU Credits with Sheffield Adventures
Head to 'explore more' at the bottom of the page for instructions on claiming your Children's University Credits.
This Adventure was written by Maker{Futures}
The Maker{Futures} programme, from The University of Sheffield, will enable you to set up makerspaces or run maker sessions in a range of spaces, providing playful and creative ways to develop digital and STEM skills through a STEAM approach that integrates science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the arts. We offer continuing professional development resources, downloadable guides and the opportunity to book a visit from our mobile makerspace – Maker{Move}.
