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Local art students make over Weston General Hospital children’s ward
Weston General Hospital’s children’s ward has been brightened up thanks to local art students.
Level one art and design students at Weston College gave a treatment room in Seashore Centre a makeover after being asked to create paintings that could help young patients feel more relaxed when visiting the hospital.
The students based their paintings on children’s well-known books and films, including Peter Pan, the Lion King and Big Hero 6.
Impressed with their work, the project has been extended for another year with college students asked to return to create more paintings for display in the ward.
Julia Marker, ward sister of the Seashore Centre, said: “We wanted to bring some colour and fun into the ward and also find a way for local art students to express their talents in a new environment.
“Having art in the children’s ward is of benefit to the children and it is a great distraction to those who might be nervous when visiting our ward for treatment.
“It’s great to see children who visit us excitedly exploring the paintings looking for characters that they recognise – they love looking at them. We’re now looking forward to working with next year’s students.”
Emma Nicholson, teacher of art and design at Weston College, said: “This project has been wonderful for both Weston College students and staff. It has been a privilege to visit the children’s ward on a number of occasions and we have always been given such a warm welcome by the lovely staff.
“The students have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and it has been a great opportunity for them to build confidence and self-esteem. All the students who have participated have shown creativity, teamwork and great community spirit and they should be incredibly proud of creating art that local children, parents and staff can enjoy.”
Ellie Sparey, art and design student at the college, said: “I really enjoyed being part of this project. Before we started the paintings we spent a lot of time talking about what children like and researching children’s stories to get ideas.
“I got inspiration from the seaside colours of Weston’s front for one of my paintings. I also painted a water Pokémon to tie in with the seaside theme. It’s really nice to see the art work displayed in the ward – I hope the children enjoy them.”
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