Laura Nyahuye and her team at one of the schools ©Coventry City Council

One of the artists behind the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton, Laura Nyahuye, has held a cultural legacy event in Coventry, with creative workshops continuing to be held following the Commonwealth Games.

Coventry was one of the hosts of events at the Games, with rugby sevens, wrestling and judo held at the Coventry Arena.

Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Nyahuye now lives in the city and was chosen to be part of the team that created the latest Baton, which is carried through all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth as part of the Queen's Baton Relay, every four years.

With her company Maokwo, her team visited three schools - Meadow Park School, Holbrooks Primary School and St Mary's and Benedict - to deliver the art sessions on topics such as the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee, womanhood and humanity.

The Coventry Arena held wrestling, judo and rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images
The Coventry Arena held wrestling, judo and rugby sevens at the Commonwealth Games ©Getty Images

"Why, who and legacy are very important to me as an artist and to my organisation, Maokwo," said Nyahuye.

"My involvement in the project carried layers that go beyond the Baton itself, and we asked how the Baton could be a conversation starter.

"During the making of the Baton we explored a number of topics, including the Commonwealth, the Queen's Jubilee, the next generation of changemakers.

"We made sure that we discussed these topics during the school sessions with the children."

The artwork created by pupils is now being displayed in the Herbert Art Gallery and Musuem, with this exhibition free to the public throughout December.