Visitors to Malvern Hills College can try their hand at a host of arts and crafts in a special open week.

Drama productions, art demonstrations and free art classes will be on offer from Saturday to Friday, July 2-8.

The event also allows art students to showcase and sell their work, encompassing paintings, sketches, sculptures and textiles.

For the first time, the college has extended its annual open day to a week, especially for art students.

"One day just wasn't long enough, so we're keeping the college open for an extra week," explained art technician Gill Williamson.

"We've got so much work to display and a lot of the students are very excited, as they haven't exhibited before."

She added: "We've got lots going on and people can join in classes, to see if they like them. We thought that if people have a go, they might want to try a course too."

Arts staff will be on hand to give advice and information about different courses on the Wednesday from 4pm to 8pm.

Details of all courses will be available during the general open day on Saturday, July 2.

Visitors can also see work by the 6-12 year-old drama class, from 10am to noon in the adjoining Youth Centre.

"We want to let people know exactly what we have to offer here," said college head Lynn Phillips. "We've got a few course vacancies and people can get information, advice and enrol on the day."

The college, on Albert Road North, opens from 10am to 3pm throughout the event.

For details, call 01684 565351.