LOVE CONTEMPORARY ART

The work of Black Country graffiti artist Mac 1 is a regular feature at the gallery, with visitors amazed at the realistic monochrome portraits the artist creates using just freehand aerosol. On March 8, visitors can watch the artist create a one-off portrait of George Best, which will then be raffled to raise money for the liver unit at Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Call the gallery for more details.

Longbarn Village, Alcester Heath, Warwickshire B49 5JJ

Tel: 01789 765145 www.lovecontemporaryart.com

MADELINE GOOLD

Professional sculptor Madeline Goold is offering a series of Stone Sculpting courses at her Hagley studio. During spring and summer Madeline invites busy professionals to make time for creativity by attending a residential course, where they can experience the ancient art of stone carving. The first course runs from Friday May 5 to Sunday May 7 - call Madeline for a full list of dates and to reserve a place.

The Birches Studio, Hagley

Tel: 01562 886312

KATE MODERN

Pop in to Kate Rees' studio to view her range of colourful contemporary art or discuss a commissioned piece. Original pieces, limited editions and "tailor-made" artwork are all available, while textile art and jewellery by local artists are also on display.

72 Hanbury Road, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove

Tel: 01527 579789 www.kate-modern.com

GALLERY & PICTURE FRAMING AT BEVERE

The gallery is currently hosting its first exhibition exclusively dedicated to portrait and life studies. Until Thursday March 2, visitors can view works in various media, all created by artists based in and around Worcestershire. Pictured are Yellow Dancer by Peter Wale, a self-taught artist, and Nude by Linda Judkins, who interprets the expressiveness of the human form in rapid watercolours.

Bevere Lane, Worcester WR3 7RQ

Tel: 01905 754484 www.beverevivis.com