A SERIES of new courses from specialist arts workshops to language lessons are about to start in Newton Aycliffe.

Booking is essential for the classes at Greenfield Arts, based at Greenfield Community College.

Arts sessions include a five week course on drawing techniques with Elena Zeniou, held on Mondays, 6.30pm to 8pm, from Monday, April 20, cost £35.

A digital textiles session with Rebecca Hayman will be repeated due to high demand, on Wednesday April 22, 6pm to 8pm. Cost £15.

Two beginners patchwork classes will be led by Anna Cole, the first on Tuesday, April 21, 6pm to 8.30pm, cost £40.

Ten week Spanish courses will begin on Tuesday, April 21, with three levels of ability available at different times, cost £30.

Val Thorman will lead yoga on Wednesdays, 6pm to 7.30pm, from April 22, and Cynthia Scott will run a fresh flower arranging course on Fridays, 2pm to 3.30pm, from April 24. Both cost £39.60 for tne weeks.

For details or to book a place email info@greenfield-arts.co.uk or call 01325-379048.