CHILDREN are invited to try their hand at crafts next week at a holiday workshops being run at a beading centre.

Constellation Beads, in Barningham, near Barnard Castle, is running workshops next Wednesday and Thursday.

Children and their parents can make items from colourful safety pin bracelets and nightlights to delicate-beaded daisy chains.

Stella Wardale, jewellery designer and course leader, said: "This is a great opportunity for parents and their children to spend some creative time together in a relaxed and friendly environment."

The cost per workshop is £7.50 for a parent and child, and £2.50 for each extra child.

Beads and kits for the project can be bought for £1.25.

The fee includes tuition, use of tools in the workshop, and tea, coffee or juice.

There will be two workshops each day, running from 10am to 11.30am, and 2pm to 3.30pm.