Thirteen students from Tewkesbury Academy have successfully completed an exciting skatepark graffiti mural project, transforming a community space while developing valuable creative skills.
Working alongside professional graffiti artist Nathan from Jaksta Art, students had the opportunity to take part in a real-life community arts project from concept to completion.
Throughout the project, they gained hands-on experience designing and creating a large-scale mural, learning how to use spray paints safely and effectively while exploring a range of graffiti and street art techniques.
The students demonstrated exceptional enthusiasm, creativity and commitment throughout the week, taking great pride in their work and embracing the opportunity to learn from an experienced professional artist.
The finished mural is a vibrant addition to the skate park and a lasting legacy that the students, and the wider community, can enjoy for years to come.
Tewkesbury Academy would like to extend its sincere thanks to Nathan from Jaksta Art for his expertise, patience and support throughout the project. The academy would also like to thank Northway Parish Council for funding the initiative and making this valuable opportunity possible.
Kate Murtagh, Associate Assistant Principal, said: “This project has been a fantastic opportunity for our students to express their creativity, develop new artistic skills and contribute positively to their local community.
“It has been wonderful to see their confidence grow throughout the week as they worked alongside a professional artist and brought their ideas to life.
“The finished mural is something they should all be incredibly proud of, and it will serve as a lasting reminder of what can be achieved through teamwork, creativity and community partnership.
“Congratulations to all of the students involved for their hard work, dedication and outstanding achievement. Their artwork has left a lasting mark on the skate park and created something that the whole community can be proud of.”
