Pupils produce stunning artwork based on England football star
Pupils at two village primary schools have enjoyed a week of creativity working alongside artists at Melton Mowbray’s Kathryn Saunby Art Studio.
Children from Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools used a range of techniques to produce a stunning piece of artwork highlighting the achievements of England women’s football captain, Leah Williamson.
The project was part of the National Gallery’s Take One Picture project – a national programme for primary schools designed to inspire a lifelong love of art.
This year’s chosen artwork by the National Gallery was ‘A Muse (Calliope?)’, by Italian Renaissance painter Cosimo Tura, which became the inspiration for both schools’ artistic explorations.
Working with artists from the Kathryn Saunby Studio, pupils used a range of techniques - including scraffito, collage, watercolour and acrylic painting - to produce artwork based on Leah, the nation’s first first captain to lift two major trophies – the Euros in 2022 and this year.
The children also produced poetry and drama inspired by ‘A Muse (Calliope?)’ and Leah Williamson’s achievements.
Nicola Ward, from the Kathryn Saunby Studio, said: “The children were an absolute pleasure to work with.
"It was wonderful to see them using artistic terminology, showing such confidence and enthusiasm for the topic and, most importantly, for the art itself.”
Mrs Brown, headteacher of Ab Kettleby and Somerby Primary Schools, added: “This is the third year we have been part of this national project, working with Kathryn Saunby, and each year we are amazed by the quality and creativity of the artwork our children produce.
“It is a fantastic opportunity that really brings learning to life.”