A CO-OP group which has helped hone the painting and drawing skills of many aspiring artists for more than a quarter of a century is back with a new series of classes and workshops.

Bearpark Artists’ Co-op has lined up a busy season for beginners and more seasoned practitioners.

Painting and drawing workshops are underway in the hall at Bearpark Community Centre on Mondays, from 9.45 to 11.45am, with life-drawing in the artists’ studio, also on Mondays, from 7.30 - 9.30pm.

A new weekly class is drawing and painting for beginners, in the studio on Tuesdays, also from 9.45 - 11.45am.

Saturday workshops take place in the studio with tutor Barrie Ormsby, on October 12, and with John Foker, on November 9, from 10am - 3pm.

Details can be found via www.bearparkartists.co.uk.