On Friday 20 June, Candle at a Window and the Art on Tour team were welcomed to Holme Community School. We were shown to the main hall and a fantastic exhibition of their own art work – some of which had been inspired by a trip to Abbot Hall earlier in the year.
Once Winifred Nicholson’s painting had been hung alongside their work, the school joined us in the hall for a celebration assembly. Two girls sang a very moving duet of ‘Candle in a Window’ before a more boisterous whole school rendition of ‘This Little Light of Mine’.
Every child in the school had the opportunity to have a close look at the painting and explore the colour of texture of Winifred Nicholson’s work, tracing the strokes of her paintbrush. They had a chance to explore how the painting made them feel and to work with artist and writer Karen Lloyd to create their own poem.
In the afternoon, the main hall filled with older members of the Holme community who were served tea, coffee and cakes by enthusiastic year 5 waiters. The group were serenaded with a range of music from children of all ages – from bell ringing infants, to violin, drum and flute solos, to choir and group singing. And our rag rug is coming along!
At the end of the school day, parents, carers, younger siblings and other family members piled into the bursting hall, full of the smiling faces of performers and audience, joined in pure celebration.
Join us for one of our next drop in sessions:
- Dock Museum, Barrow, Wednesday 25 June, 1 – 3.45pm
Look out for further blogs as we capture the rest of the tour throughout the month.
