Special needs youngsters give artwork to arts centre
Tuesday, 24th January 2012.
A canvas designed and produced by students at Granta School in Linton went on display at Haverhill Arts Centre yesterday.
The canvas explores different textures and is the outcome of a successful art project undertaken by the students, part of the schools ‘Excellence Group, aged between 15 and 18.
It was unveiled by the town mayor, Cllr Maureen Byrne, at the Arts Centre.
Cllr Byrne said: “We are very proud to support this excellent piece of work by local students, and to highlight the marvellous work of Granta School.”
Granta is a Community Area Special School which first opened in September 2006 and caters for pupils aged three to 19, with a wide range of special educational needs, from those with moderate learning difficulties to those who have profound and multiple learning difficulties.
The collage artwork is made by the studeents working in collaboration, using a variety of tools and choosing paint and materials, and many pieces have been sold at the school's regular fairs.
But now they have been looking at using venues around the area and, having got to know Haverhill Arts Centre, presented it with a collage for display so people could see the work they do.
The workshop is always in need of new materials and tools, which are specialised for the students, and so is in need of funding to help in its work.
The mayor presented a donation of £50 from her husband Jim Byrne to start the fund-raising.
"We could do so much more than we do to support young people with learning difficulties," she said.
"Some of these young people and their carers and teaching assistants come from Haverhill.
"We should not think just because these young people have special needs that they have not got skills and understanding, particularly of colour and lighting.
"I would encourage any organisation or company, however small, to support their campaign for funds for this work."
The artwork will be on display permanently in the foyer of the Arts Centre.
The canvas explores different textures and is the outcome of a successful art project undertaken by the students, part of the schools ‘Excellence Group, aged between 15 and 18.
It was unveiled by the town mayor, Cllr Maureen Byrne, at the Arts Centre.
Cllr Byrne said: “We are very proud to support this excellent piece of work by local students, and to highlight the marvellous work of Granta School.”
Granta is a Community Area Special School which first opened in September 2006 and caters for pupils aged three to 19, with a wide range of special educational needs, from those with moderate learning difficulties to those who have profound and multiple learning difficulties.
The collage artwork is made by the studeents working in collaboration, using a variety of tools and choosing paint and materials, and many pieces have been sold at the school's regular fairs.
But now they have been looking at using venues around the area and, having got to know Haverhill Arts Centre, presented it with a collage for display so people could see the work they do.
The workshop is always in need of new materials and tools, which are specialised for the students, and so is in need of funding to help in its work.
The mayor presented a donation of £50 from her husband Jim Byrne to start the fund-raising.
"We could do so much more than we do to support young people with learning difficulties," she said.
"Some of these young people and their carers and teaching assistants come from Haverhill.
"We should not think just because these young people have special needs that they have not got skills and understanding, particularly of colour and lighting.
"I would encourage any organisation or company, however small, to support their campaign for funds for this work."
The artwork will be on display permanently in the foyer of the Arts Centre.
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