Bridgewater Primary School, Scotswood, is proud to present a vibrant exhibition of artwork inspired by the beauty and wonder of nature at Belsay Hall and Gardens.

Bringing together the creativity of children aged 2–11, the exhibition celebrates life in the garden through colour, texture, photography and collage. Every piece reflects the children’s unique perspectives and their exploration of the natural world.

Celebrating Sunflowers
Across the whole school, children explored the sunflower — a flower that reaches towards our star — using a range of artistic techniques and materials. Inspired by a variety of artists and their distinctive styles, the children created their own joyful interpretations of sunflowers: artworks designed to make them smile.

A Rainbow of Trees
Year 2 pupils took inspiration from the ever-changing colours of the leaves on the trees around them. They created vibrant rainbow trees representing the changing seasons. Like the trees in the gardens of Belsay, each of their creations is wonderfully different in shape, size and colour.

The Main Exhibition: Belsay Hall
The centrepiece of the exhibition is a collection created by current Year 6 pupils, inspired by Belsay Hall itself. Working alongside local artist Lindsey Robinson, the children explored the glory of nature through photography. Examples of their photographs can be found throughout the exhibition.

They then transformed their photographs into striking collage artworks, inspired by the work of Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes. Using geometric shapes alongside an exciting combination of colours and textures, the pupils created their own artistic visions of Belsay Hall.