ILKLEY young artists have been honing their creative techniques ready for a spectacular Christmas workshop.

Artburst is the brainchild of local primary school teachers, and was set up in response to parents' requests for art teaching and creative exploration in the local area.

Run as a series of evening clubs and holiday workshops, Artburst offers set piece art and craft technique teaching plus the opportunity to develop confidence and imagination in children's art.

The next workshop takes place in Ilkley from 2pm to 5p on December 13 at St Margaret's Parish Hall in Queen's Road.

E-mail artburst.yorkshire@gmail.com for more information if you are aged between six and 11 and interested in creating artistic gifts for Christmas.