Mural Masterpieces - Frankton Christian Kindergarten

Location:
Frankton Christian Kindergarten, Hamilton.

Team:
Emma Hepburn and Carly Thomson.

Accessible to public:
Yes.

Mural theme:
Noah's Ark.

Background to mural creation:
Emma and Carly took on the massive task of designing and painting the mural at Frankton Christian Kindergarten including the first time-consuming task of painting the entire fence blue.

Frankton Christian Kindergarten decided to make their new playground look really colourful when they developed their new play area in 2001 and selected a theme of Noah's ark because this meant that a lot of animals could be included in the design.

The aim was to make the mural colourful but also to keep it simple since it was meant to cater for children 2-5. The result is a fantastic colourful mural that really enhances the playground and that has received many positive reactions from parents and children alike.

The sea mural is still under construction - it grows as they get ideas. The fish are made from plywood and then painted. Also on the drawing board is the possibility of adding a treasure chest with a lift up lid to make the art interactive.

It's amazing what a difference a mural can make to a playground. By entering this competition Frankton Christian Kindergarten would really like to encourage other centres to think about adding a mural to their playground. A simple design, some good quality paint and some people who love drawing and painting is all you need to make your centre an even more exciting place to come to!

The mural complete, the kindergarten exterior, new shed and concrete path are all due for a coat of paint.