MORE than 100 youngsters at a Somerset school got creative with clay during a special event.

On July 4, as the country headed to the polls to shape the next five years in the general election, pupils at Countess Gytha Primary School, in Queen Camel, took to shaping clay during pottery workshops.

Around 140 young people from years 1 to 6 took part in the classes, run by local George Sutton, a recent Art History Graduate.

Each participant went away with their very own creation – and an appreciation of what it takes to create with clay.

The project was facilitated and funded by the Mid Somerset Arts Society, based in Castle Cary, through its Young Arts initiative, which promotes high-quality arts activities for young people.

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It was also made possible through the generosity of Queen Camel potter and teacher, Douglas Phillips – himself a former pupil at Countess Gytha – who donated the locally-sourced clay and who will be firing the pinch-pots to be returned to the older pupils after the summer holiday.

Year 6 teacher, Toby Gallagher, said: “The children enjoyed sculpting and creating their own designs with the clay, showing great artistic flair with their fantastic work.

“We absolutely loved having George and would welcome him back.”

George was likewise enthusiastic about the day’s workshops and is now set to train as an art teacher to continue to use his skills and talents in education.

Around 140 pupils took part in the pottery workshops at the Queen Camel school