IN PICTURES: Arty Wigan children make 'squishy sculptures' in workshop

Creative children made their own “squishy sculptures” during a fun art workshop at the Grand Arcade shopping centre in Wigan.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 4th Nov 2022, 15:45 BST

Artist Ella Louise Jones finished her residency with Wigan STEAM by helping youngsters to decorate their work with fabric pens and gels.

Four-year-old Hattie and Kyle making squishy sculptures

1. Squishy Sculptures

Four-year-old Hattie and Kyle making squishy sculptures Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Louise Robson, Emily Robson and artist Ella Louise Jones

2. Squishy Sculptures

Louise Robson, Emily Robson and artist Ella Louise Jones Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Julie Johnson, six-month-old Xander Johnson-Lillis, Finlee Johnson-Lillis, three, and Norma Entwistle get creative

3. Squishy Sculptures

Julie Johnson, six-month-old Xander Johnson-Lillis, Finlee Johnson-Lillis, three, and Norma Entwistle get creative Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Eight-year-old Bella Banks decorates her sculpture

4. Squishy Sculptures

Eight-year-old Bella Banks decorates her sculpture Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Wigan Grand Arcade