A Suffolk sixth form's creative arts department has received much-needed funding for its photographic silkscreen printing facilities.

The money, generously provided by charity The Arts Society of West Suffolk, has been put towards establishing essential printing technology at Thurston Sixth, Beyton Campus.

The technology enables the reproduction of photographic images onto paper or fabric, opening up fresh creative possibilities.

Local printmaker, James Treadaway, serving as technician, has passed on expert knowledge to thrilled students and staff.

Sixth form students working with technician Sixth form students working with technician (Image: Submitted)

Students have already produced innovative work, using the new materials.

Daisy Goddard, a textiles student, said: "The photoscreen printing has brought a new dimension to my work.

"I really love how it brought depth and detail to my printing which I couldn't achieve before."

Curriculum leader Gemma Gibson expressed her gratitude for the transformation the funding had brought.

She said: "Having these facilities has transformed what we are able to offer our students and how they can develop their practice.

"We are most grateful to the Arts Society of West Suffolk for the funding."