Art students produce inspiring collection by the sea

ART and design students from Warrington’s Priestley College produced an inspiring collection of work during a stay at Robin Hood’s Bay, on the Yorkshire coast.

It was the college’s fourth visit with the Youth Hostels Association at Boggle Hole and they produced sculptures, photographs, paintings and textiles during their stay.
Tutor Steve Lane said: “The response from students to the landscape and from the public to their work was incredible.
“We’ve stayed here four times now and every time it has been a special experience for everyone involved.”
Several years ago the manager of the YHA wrote to college principal Matthew Grant praising Priestley students’ talent and behaviour following their stay.

Standards were similarly high this year. First the artists headed to the beach where they cleaned it of plastic and other waste materials.

Not only did this lend an environmental theme to their stay, it also provided them with materials for their artwork.

Mr Lane said: “We had to throw them out of the studio at night because they were still in there working at 10pm.”
For former Lymm High pupil Sophie Hughen the highlight of the trip was bonding with fellow students and the tutors.
“As a whole Foundation Art cohort we were brought even closer and spent the week getting to know one another, sharing stories and experiences over walks through the beautiful landscapes and also whilst creating a variety of artwork,” she said.
“I learnt that being surrounded by people who are so artistically inclined and share the same passion as yourself pushes you to do better.
“You can gain inspiration from every art form even if it is not your own.”
Priestley College is still interviewing for placements on its Art Foundation course and anyone interested should contact [email protected]