Hackney Council has teamed up with local families to produce a giant artwork made from Clissold Park’s own autumn leaves.
Children have spent the day painting leaves from the park’s trees before they are stuck to a sculpture commemorating the park’s 125th anniversary.
Lucy Gijsen, who was volunteering at the event, said: “The children are painting using leaves from the park itself.
“Once the prints are done they’ll be put together to make up the 125 sign. We’re going to unveil it on bonfire night and have it lit up so everyone can see the hard work they’ve put in.”
Parents and children of all ages have been getting stuck in with the project, and many were looking forward to seeing their handiwork on display in weeks to come.
The art project comes as part of the Big Draw, a global campaign to offering hundreds of free craft activities for children this month.
The Clissold fireworks celebration on November 8 will be the first of its kind in over a decade.
The council has been criticised for charging people for entry. Tickets for a Hackney family of four could cost more than £20.00 due to booking fees.
Emily Tong, who lives next to the park, said: “It’s disgraceful that they’re putting on a public display but can’t afford to let the public in for free. If they can’t afford to make it open to the public they shouldn’t be doing it at all.”
