A BANK of battered lockers, a glass corridor and 3,000 pencils have been transformed into an art installation at The Queen Katherine School in Kendal.

As part of the Creative Partnership Change School project, a group of students in Years 7, 8 and 9 worked with local artist Steve Messam to create artworks on the theme of learning.

One piece includes a mirror polished onto the doors of lockers entitled ‘Self Reflection’ and another is a display case built from over 3,000 red Derwent pencils.

Mr Messam said: “It was an interesting project from the beginning, where the students were in effect the client, responsible for making the decisions and steering my creative ideas.

“We succeeded in inspiring each other.”

Art teacher Phil Glover played a pivotal role and said: “Having the opportunity to work with a practising artist has proved to be a really valuable experience for the students involved.

“Having their ideas and opinions included into all aspects of the creative process has given them a lasting insight into the way creativity plays an important role in our society.

“This is particularly poignant in the current climate of proposed educational reforms and has helped to re-engage a number of students with the importance of art and design."

The pieces were installed over half term and have created quite a sensation.

The meaning of the pieces will be explained to KS3 students in a series of assemblies.