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Eleven-year-old Stanley Johnson from Malorees Junior School in Kilburn, London

(Photograph) - Eleven-year-old Stanley Johnson from Malorees Junior School in Kilburn, London admires Dave and Bob, his two Fimo sculptures which went on sale for 30 each at the Tricycle Theatre gallery last week. As part of the Tricycle Theatre's annual education programme, ten young members of the Young Artist's Group aged between 11 and 16 years showcased their works of art created in weekly art classes with artist in residence, Kevina Khan. She said, 'The classes give children the chance to explore different art forms in a non-prescriptive way - unlike in the school classroom.

She said, 'The classes give children the chance to explore different art forms in a non-prescriptive way - unlike in the school classroom.

'All the children who attend the classes are here because they want to be.

They are nominated by their teachers because they have a real talent or are passionate about art.' Photo Sam Friedrich

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