Children’s creative work has been put on display around the community in a bid to lift people’s spirits after lockdown.

Pupils at St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School in Cleator Moor have produced artwork based on the natural world, featuring the four elements ­— earth, wind, fire and water.

It was part of an arts week which aimed to use as many recycled and natural materials as possible.

The aim of the week was to celebrate nature and the local area and allow the children exploration of real wold artists to create their own interpretation of local area landscapes.

Year Six pupils worked alongside artist Paul Summerfield, of Quantumistic Art, to create oil landscape paintings.

The artwork is now on display around Cleator Moor Square, Longlands Lake, Works 4 You and outside the school.

An art trail map is also being created for children, families and members of the community to follow and see the amazing artwork created in the different areas.

Youngsters wanted to give back to the community and put a smile on people’s faces after the difficulties they have faced during the coronavirus pandemic.

With help from Kayleigh Daniels, Cleator Moor Town Council, Copeland Council and Works 4 You, the children’s vibrant art creations are now on display around the Cleator Moor area.

Lynsey Jewell, St Patrick’s School art coordinator, said: “I would like to thank all our dedicated staff who have taken their time to help me display all of the artwork.

“Members of the public have commented on the artwork as we were displaying it to say how lovely it looked and cheered them up to see it and they took lots of their own photos.

“It has been wonderful to see the children express themselves creatively and to flourish regardless of their ability. The children are excited to see their artwork on display in the community for them to show their family and friends and to celebrate together.”

Landscape canvases, in the style of a range of artists, have been installed on the fence at the school.

On display at Cleator Moor Square are weaving landscapes by Year Two, printed sea pictures by Year One, wet felting by Year Four and bottle flowers by Reception and Year One.

There are also crochet flowers and shamrocks contributed by parents.

Alongside the arts week, children have been making their own eco bricks using a plastic bottle filled with other pieces of plastic.

This was part of learning about recycling and the use of plastic and the impact it has on the environment.