The project is organised and funded by financial services group Credit Suisse, which partners with the National Gallery, and supports The Children’s Trust through its UK Charity of the Year 2011 programme.
During the sessions the young people enjoyed experimenting with a variety of new art materials and techniques to create 2D and 3D works that will decorate The Children’s Trust’s base in Tadworth, Surrey.
Renowned sculptor Guy Portelli, who serves as vice-president of The Children’s Trust and attended two of the workshops, said: "The National Gallery staff that came to The Children’s Trust brought with them an enthusiasm that drew everyone in and conquered all inhibitions. Great art works were created and the participants found inspiration in the old master painting."
