Still playing around with cardboard tube faces, this one is based on a Terracotta Warrior. 😮 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart

I've been working in my old school hall this week, the one I sat in for assembly for the 4 years of Junior School. Back then, this wall had a fold-out wooden climbing frame, now, it's filled with artwork I've helped their children to make. 🙂 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

So, wrapping up my week at Grove Vale Primary School Year 4 & 5 worked together to create some large scale musical instruments. Such a fantastic positive week. 🙂👏👏👏 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart #UKEd

So, I’ve been back at my old school today, Grove Vale Primary . . . but it’s not just the kids I’ve taught here 😮 I taught teacher Ellie 14 years ago, teacher Charlene twice, at Primary and Secondary over 20 years ago, and deputy Michelle 32 years ago when she was at VI form. 😁 #edusky

I’m back at my own Primary School 😮 Grove Vale Primary, where all 120 Year 1 & 2 kids have created work based on the book “Somebody Swallowed Stanley” by Sarah Roberts. Their fabulous display was inspired by the beautiful illustrations by Hannah Peck 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #skyart

"In 2026, please try to share the work of real, living artists . . . the dead ones really don't need the publicity like we do." 😆👍 www.darrellwakelm.com #edusky #UKEd #artists #art #artist #sculpture #artistinresidence #artteacher #artteachers #creatives #inspire

3D ART CPD with Darrell Wakelam Following the success of last year's Arts Connect training workshop I'm back for another. 😮 It's on Fri 27th Feb at Wolverhampton School of Art. Details are here on the link ⬇️ artsconnect.co.uk/art-cpd-scho... #edusky #UKEd www.darrellwakelam.com

I’ve spent a couple of days helping the Year 3 kids at Calmore Junior School with a Fossil project. Each child made their own ammonite sculpture and I left them with an original illustration too 😮 I hope it’s not on eBay tomorrow 😆 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

The Year 1 & 2 kids from Calmore Infants School built this display piece today in just 4 hours. They made every part of this, including the huge Earth shape. I was in charge of glue and encouragement 😁👍 www.darrellwakelam.com

I had a fabulous first day back today, working with 30 very enthusiastic staff from two Southampton schools. They threw themselves into every aspect and hardly stopped all day. Here’s just a snapshot of what they created. 🙂👍 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

Just thought I'd take a minute to introduce you to two of my oldest friends. Been doing this a long time you know! 😅😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

30 lucky teachers in Southampton have got a nice first day back on Monday. 😮 No warm-ups, no waffle, no wasting time. No taking notes, no tacky videos, no ticking boxes. Just hands-on ART skills and practical ideas that will save them time and money. 👍 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #EDUk

Last share of 2025. I've made a conscious effort this year to create more work for myself, not to sell or exhibit, but purely to explore. Taking simple materials and trying to prove that art can be found in the everyday things around us. Here's to 2026 😎 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #EDUk

I did manage to finish the little Christmas Cottage I was making. Here it is, lit up by a small string of battery-powered lights pushed through the base. 😁⭐ www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #EDUk

At this time of year I always go back through the last 12 months of photos, editing and filing them away for reference. It's also a way of reminding myself just how much I've done. Here's a few favourites which you might remember from 2025. 😁👍 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

Work in schools is done now until January . . . and the cardboard reindeer is up on display. Thanks to everyone here who has shared, ‘liked’, commented, and made me smile this year. Wishing you a relaxing Christmas. 🙂 D #edusky #UKEd

I'm still being inspired by all things Egyptian at the moment. As well as the other 'heads' I've been making, I'm also taking inspiration from ancient artwork for this cat sculpture. This is all made from recycled cardboard tubes. 😀 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd

It's a rainy, wild evening down here in the South West, so I'm hibernating and making a tiny Christmas cottage. 😁🎄 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd #UKTeaching

Looking for a last minute gift for someone creative? Someone who works with kids, or likes to get arty with their own? Then this might be just what you're looking for . . . my book 'Art Shaped' has over 150 five-star reviews on Amazon. It's here . . . www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky

Work in schools is done now until January . . . and the cardboard reindeer is up on display. Thanks to everyone here who has shared, ‘liked’, commented, and made me smile this year. Wishing you a relaxing Christmas. 🙂 D #edusky #UKEd

It's a rainy, wild evening down here in the South West, so I'm hibernating and making a tiny Christmas cottage. 😁🎄 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd #UKTeaching

My latest project 'Paper Plate Robin' is perfect for Christmas, but also an idea you could use all year round. The making video, photos, and instructions are the latest post on the 'news' link on the website www.darrellwakelam.com (Intellectual property of D. Wakelam) #edusky #UKEd #UKTeaching

Looking for a last minute gift for someone creative? Someone who works with kids, or likes to get arty with their own? Then this might be just what you're looking for . . . my book 'Art Shaped' has over 150 five-star reviews on Amazon. It's here . . . www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky

Hi, I'm Darrell, I create 3D art projects with, and for kids mainly using cardboard. My book 'Art Shaped' has twice been top of Amazon's 'craft book' chart, and has over 150 five-star recommendations from parents, teachers, and homeschoolers! 🙂 It's here ... www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s...

I've been repairing some old artwork today, including this very old friend, recently rescued from my loft. This lion used to be on display in my old studio, here it is in a 'film' photo from about 1997 😅 This lion is older than some of you are. 😮 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I had a bit of time today to add to the last of the Ancient Egyptian faces I'm making. I'm learning a lot from looking at the style and sophistication of their beautiful designs. * Recycled tubes and a spoon. www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

The kids from The Taunton School are very proud of their finished Harry Potter sculpture. 😮 Over 60 pupils from Years 5 - 8 have worked in teams to create this artwork in just two days. You can see how much effort they have put in. 🙂 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I just hit 10K followers on Instagram. 👍 I’ve made a real effort in the last few months as engagement on Twitter dropped. I’ve done this solely using the work I create, no click bait, no plagiarism, and no gimmicks, well, give or take the odd ‘baboon’ 😅 If you're there, come and find me. #edusky

It's 'Black Friday', and me and my mate Spoon Baboon are very excited to see 'Art Shaped' creep back into the Amazon craft book chart. 😆😮 If you need a special gift for a mate, or even a primate, it's here . . . www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky #christmas #christmasgift #christmasbook

I've been over at Evercreech Primary in Somerset this week helping the Year 3 + 4 kids to make a display highlighting 'British Values'. Never easy to express creatively, so we made a massive cake. 😆👍 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I had a fabulous day today at West Moors Middle School, working with groups from Year 5, 6, 7 and 8. We took inspiration from the work of Keith Haring, creating our own 'human pyramid' as part of a teamwork display. 😎 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #KeithHaring

Today meant a quick 'zoom' up to Elton Primary in Bury to help Year 5 + 6 with some 'rocket making'. I look forward to seeing how they get on. 🚀 If you'd like a virtual visit, drop me a message. Virtual Darrell is more knowledgeable and less grumpy than real Darrell. 😆 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

The Reception and Year 1 children from Sherborne Abbey Primary had some hungry visitors today. 😁 The children made and painted these in just 4 hours. 😮 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Here's something I posted yesterday on Instagram, so new people there could get a feel for what I do and the reasons behind it. 🙂 If you're an artist, the 'why' sometimes get's lost in sharing the process. www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #artist

Are you after the perfect Christmas gift for your creative loved one? 🤔 Do they like making things? Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁 'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩 It's here ⬇️ www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky

Last night it was number '89' in the craft book chart, this morning it's number '130' 😂😂😂 . . . my ad campaigns are great aren't they. 🙄

It's 'Black Friday', and me and my mate Spoon Baboon are very excited to see 'Art Shaped' creep back into the Amazon craft book chart. 😆😮 If you need a special gift for a mate, or even a primate, it's here . . . www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky #christmas #christmasgift #christmasbook

Today, I’ve been working with the Year 5 classes at Birchwood Primary. They are reading ‘Clockwork’ by Philip Pullman, so using that as inspiration, we made Sir Ironsoul, the mechanical knight from the story. 🤩 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

The Year 4 kids at Birchwood Primary School have been inspired by the fabulous book ‘Varjak Paw’ by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social and the illustrations of Dave McKean . . . they’ve built this artwork in just one day, with all 60 kids taking part. 😺 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Today, I’ve been helping the Year 3 kids from Birchwood Primary to make this very jolly pirate. 😁 He’s happy because he’s finally found the treasure. 😮 Loved this, the kids had a lot of fun. darrellwakelam.com #edusky

It is quite crazy watching something you've made just spring into life. It's like 'Frankenstein's Fish'. 😮😆 Creating film from images is still a bit clunky, but the future arrives fast! www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

A cardboard bird . . . made entirely from recycled cardboard tubes. "You don't need a mountain of materials, or expensive tools and equipment to make something that is sophisticated and beautiful" DW www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I rounded off the week with a 'zoom' visit up to Hope School in Liverpool to share some skills and techniques with the children . . . and to answer their questions about art, ice creams, and crisp flavours. 😆😆😆 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I've had a very busy few days up at Old Church Primary working with both Year 3 classes. Every child has had four different sessions working on this large scale display piece. A 'knowledge' tree, with the school's four 'values' as its roots. 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Here's a small selection of the poppies made by children for Remembrance Day using one of my simple cardboard projects. Both methods just use recycled, paper-based materials, allowing them to be recycled too (no plastic) Both videos are on my YouTube channel. (my name) www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

After last year's success, I'm doing more online Christmas workshops this year. So, if you want to do some festive making with your class, get in touch. You choose what we make, I'll show you the skills, then off you go! One-hour sessions am/pm 15th - 19th December 🙂 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I've been over to St. Mary's at Bradford Abbas for a couple of days, helping to create a 'whole school' display piece based on their school motto 'Roots to grow, wings to fly.' The kids were fantastic. 🤩 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

I'm currently making the four god-heads from the Ancient Egyptian 'canopic jars' (the jars that contained the removed organs) Here's two of them, the falcon-headed Qebehsenuef, and the baboon-headed Hapi. Recycled tubes and wooden spoons. www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

At my workshop last week at Weymouth library, the kids chose to make one of three sea creatures. The library asked me (for a small fee) to finish off my examples for them to display, so I have. 🤩 I hope they like them. *All based on ideas from my book Art Shaped. 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

Are you after the perfect Christmas gift for your creative loved one? 🤔 Do they like making things? Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁 'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩 It's here ⬇️ www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s... #edusky