Getting creative with the Women’s Institute

On 22 April 2017 A2 Art and Textile students had the opportunity to take part in a workshop with members of a local Women’s Institute (WI) Group.

Nicola Mansell and Kate Tunami, Art & Design teachers at The Bedford Sixth Form, are completing their Master’s degrees and take part in a group project called a ‘Service Design Brief’ which has to involve the community in some way.

Kate Tunami, Textiles tutor, said:

“This was a really ‘feel-good’ experience for both the students and our visitors. It proved its worth with great attendance and the students really gained a lot from interacting with people in the community on a creative subject mutually enjoyed by the group. It is definitely something we will continue in the next academic year”.

Abigail Lence, an A2 Art student who is going on to the University of Leeds to study Fine Art in September, enthused:

“It was really enjoyable and not at all awkward. Despite the age difference the group all really clicked. I’d really like to try to improve these skills even more now.”