YOUNGSTERS became creative yesterday by making masks from around the world.

The event at Billingham Art Gallery coincided with the Billingham International Folklore Festival, which runs until Saturday.

Using masks from around the world as their inspiration, the youngsters set to work creating and decorating their own work.

Children can also visit the gallery, in Billingham town centre, and take part in a quiz based on its current exhibition of pictures from local art societies.

The quiz will run until Saturday August 24.

Admission to the gallery and the quiz is free and suitable for children of all ages, but they must be accompanied by an adult