AN ARTISTS’ group will run a number of community courses this autumn.

The Bearpark Artists Co-op will stage two painting and drawing classes and a life drawing class, all starting in late September.

The painting and drawing courses will be held on Mondays from September 22, both running from 9.45am to 11.45am.

This is a friendly group, open to beginners and those with experience.

The cost is £75 for ten workshops and pre-enrolment is essential.

To sign up, call tutors Romey Chaffer on 07913 889397 or John Foker on 0191 3734464.

The life drawing course will be held on Mondays from September 29, running from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

This is a structured taught class in the studio and artists and experienced students are welcome.

The cost is £55 for five workshops or £110 for ten, including the model’s fee and basic drawing materials. Students must take their preferred medium.

To sign up, call Barrie Ormsby on 0191 3734726 or 07905 012983.

Saturday workshops are yet to be confirmed.

All courses will be held at Bearpark Community Centre and Bearpark Artists Studio, Institute Terrace, Bearpark, near Durham.

For more information, visit bearparkartists.co.uk