BUDDING artists in Alvechurch can take advantage of one of two new watercolour painting courses this autumn.

Alvechurch Library is hosting two five-week courses with Worcestershire artist Andrew Clacher.

Mr Clacher will take learners through the technical aspects of working with watercolours and help them to develop their creativity.

The first course takes place every Tuesday from September 16 between 2.15pm and 4.15pm at the library in Birmingham Road. The second course starts on Tuesday, November 4, also from 2.15pm 4.15pm for five weeks. Each five-week course costs £52.85.

Councillor Lucy Hodgson, cabinet member for localism and communities, said: "This is a fun course open to people of all abilities and is one of the many diverse adult education courses being offered across the county."

For more information contact 01905 822722 email alvechurchlib@worcestershire.gov.uk or call into the library.