Lakes College students visit Ennerdale for final project

Young people studying art and other creative topics were invited by The Gather, a community hub, to explore the valley with hopes of inspiring their artistic nature. 

The Gather has been running an exhibition with art and media relating to the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree. 

Lakes College were contacted and some of their students took part in the exhibition.

Discussions took place and it was decided that the students would exhibit more work at The Gather as part of their final project.

The students inside The Gather (Image: Supplied)

A brief was then created for the students that their final pieces would be artwork that was based around Ennerdale.

The students were invited to The Gather and taken around parts of the valley by volunteers, June Pearson and Rick Outhwaite.

A spokesperson from Lakes College said: "The students were able to explore Ennerdale and witness the community that surrounds this area.

"This has provided valuable primary source material which is inspiring them to create exciting ideas for the upcoming exhibition.

The students visit the lake (Image: Supplied)

"The story and knowledge from June and Rick have definitely flared up their imagination and creativity towards this project."

Those who took part were studying topics like Graphics and Games and Art and Design. 

For them to create the artwork primary research was necessary which is why the get-togethers were organised at The Gather. 

Some of the students hadn't visited Ennerdale before so it was essential for them to become properly familiar with the area before going on to complete their final project. 

A signpost for the historic church in Ennerdale (Image: Supplied)

June, one of the volunteers, researched the area before meeting the youths and was able to tell them about the myths and legends of the area, including the story of the Girt Dog and the history of the standing stones. 

They were also taken to the nearby locations of Kinniside and the village church and were allowed to photograph anything they wanted to include in their work. 

The Gather (Image: Supplied)

Emma Shepherd, the manager of The Gather, added: "The students were an absolute delight to host."