Students contribute their ideas and creativity for The Strawberry Line mural project

We’re excited to share that some of our talented Year 7 students have been involved in a fantastic art project that will leave a lasting mark on our local community.

Visiting artists, Soap Soup Theatre CIC (soon to become Soap Soup Arts) and the wonderful sculptor, Alice Cunningham, joined us to run a fun and engaging session, which allowed our students to contribute their ideas and creativity in developing imagery for a mural that the duo are working on. 

The Strawberry Line Society has commissioned the artists to create a stunning 100-foot mural along The Strawberry Line between Sandford and Winscombe. 

The themes for the mural are broad and inspiring, touching on crucial topics such as sustainability, climate change, the remarkable biodiversity of our region, and the rich local heritage that makes our community so special. 

We saw some truly imaginative creations as students created their own paper collages, bringing their unique perspectives to these important themes.

This engaging project is being made possible thanks to the generous funding from North Somerset Council, Weston and Burnham Energy Board's Sunshine Fund, Crown Paint and Wickes. 

This was a fantastic opportunity for our young people to contribute their ideas and creativity to a piece of public art that celebrates our area, as well as collaborate with professional artists and contribute to such a meaningful community project. 

There'll be a 'Family Paint Day' later this month when children from local schools, along with their families, will help paint and bring the mural to life.Stay tuned for more updates on the mural's progress!

Check out the students' creations from the workshop below.