School artwork sessions
Clay Cross gets arty!
Youngsters and community groups across Clay Cross have been getting arty to celebrate the regeneration of their town!
Pupils at Sharley Park Community Primary School, Holmgate Primary School and Nursery, Deincourt Community School and Tupton Hall School, as well as members of local community groups, are among those who have been taking part in a series of arts activities and workshops.
The ongoing events are a chance for the community to get involved in the New Bridge Street Regeneration Scheme, including the project to create public art for the town, and work alongside local artists.
They have been organised by developers, GMI Group, with support from North East Derbyshire District Council and partners.
Stained glass workshops
Here's just one of the colourful creations crafted by youngsters at Holmgate Primary School.
Children worked alongside stained glass artist, Jane Littlefield, to create the glass panels - a practice run ahead of a project to create some artwork for their school corridors.
The workshops were part-funded by the CHART Healthy Communities Partnership Fund.
Children worked alongside stained glass artist, Jane Littlefield, to create the glass panels - a practice run ahead of a project to create some artwork for their school corridors.
The workshops were part-funded by the CHART Healthy Communities Partnership Fund.
Carving workshop
Pupils at Tupton Hall School worked alongside Peter Maris - the public artist who has been commissioned to create a piece of art for the town - as part of carving workshop.
Creative cardboard activities
Pupils at Holmgate Primary School got a chance to get creative with cardboard at this hands-on art session at their school!
Spray-painted mural
Pupils at Sharley Park Community Primary School worked alongside local artist Peter Barber to create this giant piece of artwork featuring dozens of spray-painted faces.
The striking image went on display at the school and was also featured on the front page of the Clay Cross Regeneration Framework document.
School artwork showcase
Want to see some more?
A variety of the artwork which has been produced by local school children and community groups will be showcased at the second Clay Cross Community Open Day.
The event is being held on Friday 27 August at Clay Cross Social Centre from 11am to 5pm - with bonus activties running from 24 August.
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