Students at Dartmouth Academy, have explored the world of street art after taking part in a creative spray painting workshop led by professional Bristol based artist Jody Thomas.

Facilitated by The Flavel Arts Centre, the workshop gave students the opportunity to learn new spray painting techniques and experiment with a medium they may not otherwise have experienced, under the guidance of an established artist.

Jody Thomas has been creating artwork with aerosol paints since 1988.

Having developed his distinctive style alongside fellow Bristol artists including Inkie, Cheo and Banksy, Jody has exhibited at the Royal West of England Academy and at Affordable Art Fairs in New York, Singapore, Hong Kong, London and Bristol.

The workshop directly supported Dartmouth Academy's Art and Design curriculum, which encourages students to develop skills across a wide range of media, techniques and processes while nurturing personal expression and aesthetic judgement.

Alongside developing technical ability, the curriculum promotes historical and cultural understanding, critical thinking and the confidence to engage in wider philosophical conversations about art and its role in society.

The workshop forms part of Dartmouth Academy's commitment to providing a broad and engaging curriculum, giving students access to inspiring experiences that develop their creative skills.

Nicola Perrott, Assistant Principal at Dartmouth Academy, said: "It was fantastic to see our students embrace the opportunity to work with Jody Thomas and explore a completely different artistic medium.

“Experiences like this inspire creativity and allow students to learn directly from practising artists. We are incredibly grateful to The Flavel Arts Centre for making this workshop possible.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West said: "A great education is about much more than exams.

“It is about nurturing imagination, creativity and confidence alongside academic achievement.

“The arts play a vital role in helping young people communicate ideas, solve problems and develop their own identity, which is why opportunities like this are such an important part of our curriculum."