SALTFORD C of E Primary School has been putting its new art and design studio to good use.
The studio, which opened in September, is part of the school’s commitment to engage, inspire and challenge the children through its art, design and technology curriculum.
Formerly a classroom, the ‘Badger Room’ has been refurbished and transformed into a studio that will be used by all children during their art and design technology lessons.
The spacious facility has a fitted kitchen, designed for easy use by primary-aged children and well equipped for cooking. It features moveable workshop-style tables, racks for drying artwork and is fully resourced.
The refurbishment was entirely funded by the PTA, which means that it was indirectly funded by everyone in the community who has supported PTA events through the years, such as the summer and Christmas fairs and associated raffles and sponsorship.
The school continued the community theme by arranging a residency in the new studio with local artist Fiona Smith.
She worked with a group of Year 6 pupils over several sessions to create paintings based on local scenes. They produced a series of impressive paintings which now form a gallery in the Y6 entrance.
The children said they found the experience “amazing” and that the results far exceeded their own initial expectations.
A school spokesperson said: “We would like to thank the PTA, Fiona Smith and local business John Knight, who designed and fitted the kitchen. It has been a huge team effort and we know that the studio will be enjoyed and well used for many years to come.”
