Working with shadows is an incredibly exciting way of exploring colour, form and narrative. The OHPs instantly enlarge images, which are projected onto screens, walls and ceilings. This allows the children to see their work from a different perspective and share it with others. They can step into the pictures themselves and become part of the stories they are telling, and because the large images are so immediate the children can concentrate on playing with them and develop them easily.

In a workshop the children create images using a variety of techniques including drawing, cutting and collage. Both staff and children can introduce themes that they are currently working with and use the workshop as a way of exploring them further. As well as being a great vehicle for self-expression and the development of narrative, working with light and shadow can also increase children's understanding of the physical world.

Richard has a background in visual art and music.   He   has recently been working on a project at a nursery school and a primary school to support the children's transition between the two schools.