ONE of the country’s best art and design colleges is throwing its doors open to new students.

Cleveland College of Art & Design is holding an open day in Green Lane and Burlam Road, Middlesbrough and Church Square, Hartlepool to those interested in studying.

There will be studio tours, a chance to meet staff and students and discuss courses.

It was recently rated as one of the best art and design colleges in the country and was awarded outstanding status by Ofsted.

The open day will take place on January 30, from 10am to 2pm.

The event is aimed at school leavers, their parents and people wanting to move on to higher education programmes.

Marketing director Vicky Petrie said: "The college is a jewel for anyone interested in art and design offering the very best facilities and instruction from supportive tutors with very close links to the industry."

The college is also planning to stage a number of masterclasses; one on glass etching at Green Lane, and another on image transfer and embellishment at Hartlepool.

To book a masterclass place call 01642-288888.