A NEWTON Aycliffe school is running two free weeks of arts activities during the summer holidays.

The first week of the initiative at Greenfield School runs from Monday, July 19, to Friday, July 23.

Moving Images is a five-day dance and visual arts project for people aged between 12 and 17.

The workshop is free, with 25 places available.

During the second week, starting on Monday, July 26, and running until Friday, July 30, Monumental will be a five- day sculpture project for youngsters in the same age group.

During the third week of the holidays, from Monday, August 2, to Friday, August 6, there will be sessions for young people aged eight to 16 called Dance and Young Animators.

The cost of the workshops is £35 for five days. They run from 10am to 3.30pm each day.

A spokeswoman for the school said: "These unique summer schools will enable those taking part to work alongside professional artists in a friendly and fun learning environment."

Places for the workshops are limited so early booking is advisable.

For details, or to book, call (01325) 307147 or 379048.