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Sea Creatures: Real and Imagined - created with Willow Dene School

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See a vibrant new artwork on display at the National Maritime Museum, and find out how creatures of the deep inspired its making.

Sea creatures: real and imagined was created by pupils at Willow Dene School, Greenwich with artist Shermaine Slocombe.

The group took part in a sensory session for children with disabilities and special educational needs.

Inspired by their visit, pupils participated in creative activities at their school on the theme of sea creatures. Shermaine Slocombe used the artwork students made to create a digital collage, which was then transferred onto a huge banner.

The final design also includes the pupils’ class names – Greenfinch, Heron, Nightingale and Woodlark – and references sea charts and maps from the Museum’s collection.

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      Sea Creatures: Real and Imagined

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      National Maritime Museum, Sammy Ofer Wing, Romney Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 9NF

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