The work of an award-winning artist will go on display at Bewdley Museum later this month.

Large-scale oil paintings by Kidderminster's Colin Simmonds focusing on woodland themes which derive their inspiration from the landscape in Wyre Forest are being exhibited.

Mr Simmonds, who scooped first prize in the MIDart 2001 competition at Dudley's Himley Hall earlier this year, will also stage a landscape sketching and painting course for youngsters aged between eight and 13.

The exhibition will run from Saturday to September 2, with the courses being staged on July 25 and 26. To book a place on the course call 01562 732978.