Shining a light on the arts

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE ARTS: Year 7 students from The Arnewood School spent the day exploring various art forms at the Forest Arts Centre in New Milton.

SHINING A LIGHT ON THE ARTS: Year 7 students from The Arnewood School spent the day exploring various art forms at the Forest Arts Centre in New Milton.

Students from a New Forest school were given the chance to shine when they spent the day at a local arts centre.

The Year 7 students from The Arnewood School in New Milton spent the day at the nearby Forest Arts Centre to get creative in many different art forms.

Their day included a visual art workshop where they worked on an oil pastel still life surrounded by twinkling lights.

They also learned how to do a move called the ‘cannonball’ in a dance workshop, took part in a signing session and also participated in drama games.

Headteacher of The Arnewood School, Nigel Pressnell, said: “This was a fantastic opportunity for our students to explore many different forms of art.

“We are lucky to have such a fantastic facility as the Forest Arts Centre as one of our neighbours and I’d like to thank them for hosting our students in such an excellent way.”

One of the highlights for the students was the oil pastel still-life session thanks to the special atmosphere that was created for them.

They were introduced to the term Hygge, which translates to cosiness, creating a warm cosy atmosphere and enjoying the good things in life.

A room of twinkling lights was put together to create this atmosphere for the students as they worked on their art pieces.

Helen Cundy, Director of The Forest Arts Centre, said: “Forest Arts was delighted to welcome year 7 students and give them a taste of the sort of activities that take place at the arts centre.

“As a community arts centre, we want people of all ages to feel this is a place for them to take part, watch, be challenged, be creative and enjoy the arts.

“The arts help develop the ability to think creatively, social skills, good communication, emotional intelligence as well as contributing to well-being and can lead to careers in the fast-growing creative industries.

“It was wonderful to see the students really engaged in the different arts activities, and we look forward to continuing to work with Arnewood.”

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