ARTIST Tricia McLaughlin spent a morning entertaining year three pupils at a Newton Aycliffe school.

Children from Byerley Park Primary School visited nearby Greenfield Community and Arts Centre to see her exhibition currently on display in the art gallery.

Tricia used a variety of props to bring her artwork to life, including musical instruments, folk costume and artist's materials.

This helped the group see how an artist gains inspiration and prompted them to ask questions about art, exhibitions, folk music and dance.

As well as being a practising artist, Tricia also teaches painting and drawing skills to groups in sessions held at Greenfield and Newton Aycliffe Youth Centre