Fife College students collaborated with a Lochgelly artist to create pieces exploring Scotland's mining history.
The college partnered with the National Galleries of Scotland for this initiative, aimed at immersing students in the country's rich mining heritage through art.
Students from the 3D Design Interiors, Furniture and Jewellery courses were engaged in a workshop held at the Kirkcaldy Campus.
The students had the opportunity to work alongside former miner Watty Watson and George Mackie, a Lochgelly artist from a mining family.
Mr Mackie had created banners for the striking miners in 1984 and 1985.
Robin Baillie, outreach coordinator at the National Galleries of Scotland said: "George is from a mining family, and he had created banners for the striking miners in 1984-1985.
"Faced with the looming challenge of AI-based changes in their own lives, the students learned the losses the miners and their communities suffered when their industry was decimated.
"Our hands-on session explored the visual possibilities of coal, creating arresting artworks that paid tribute to those who had toiled in the Fife coalfields."
The three-day session provided a deep dive into the lives of miners, the struggles of industrial strikes, and the progression of mining technology.
The students were encouraged to use coal as a medium to express their interpretations and bring historical narratives to life.
The workshop was spearheaded by Mr Baillie and artist Morgan Atkinson.
Emillie Ramsay, HNC student said: "The event was very emotional, we discussed what life was like being a miner, but also how hard it was as a family member around that life.
"We created pieces from this such as large drawings, playing with light and thinking about the sounds from being underground.
"It was a reflective experience that I was grateful to be a part of and I feel we all benefitted from this workshop."
Karen Colville, academic quality manager for art, design and the built environment at Fife College, said: "This project has been a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage with history through creative expression.
"By working with coal, they not only gained valuable artistic experience, but also developed a deeper understanding of the lives and struggles of miners."
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