KS2 pupils at Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot, enjoyed a two-day art workshop with local artist James Lake.

The workshop was funded by The Helen Foundation facilitated by Daisi.

The Helen Foundation was launched in January 2006 as a living memorial to Helen Elizabeth Kirk, who tragically died at the age of 24 after a road accident in December 2005.

Each year The Helen Foundation subsidises art-based workshops led by professional artists in schools in Teignbridge.

Art teacher Lucy Minifie said: ‘It’s been an incredible opportunity and we have had an amazing time building a tree from scratch and decorating it with birds and leaves.

‘Thank you to James Lake Work – James Lake Sculpture an internationally recognised artist who works primarily with cardboard to create life-like sculptures, and showed us how to create 3D models with precision and creativity.

‘We have also explored construction and learned how to manipulate wire as well.

‘A lasting display has been created which we are very proud of and will serve as a great memory.

‘We would like to express our thanks and appreciation again to The Helen Foundation for supporting Bearnes and enabling our children to encounter such a wonderful event.

‘Without their support this event would not be possible.’

Pictures supplied by Bearnes Voluntary Primary School, Newton Abbot