Samantha's work provided the stimulus to launch children into creating their very own 'flying machine'. Children were first asked to collect materials for the project, things from everyday life, small bottles, boxes and containers, buttons, sticks, fabric etc. They were then taught to explore and manipulate the materials and were encouraged that they could construct art out of objects that they would usually throw away.

We are proud to be in the position to offer children the chance to work directly with a practising artist, allowing them to benefit from such a valuable experience. Teachers welcomed the event and the children were thrilled to have such an opportunity, saying it was one of the best days they had ever spent in school.

Ravensthorpe Infant and Nursery School
Hovingham Primary School, Harehills
Armley Primary School
St Peter's C of E Primary School

The gallery invited each school to exhibit their pupil's finished sculptures, in a joint exhibition, which we hoped would introduce the children to a gallery environment where their own work could be appreciated.