Modern art is rubbish? Certainly in this case when youngsters get together to get creative with litter

Children and young people aged between nine and 13 are being invited to 'Get Creative With Rubbish' at two five-day art workshops at The Gallery of Loughborough University School of Art and Design on Radmoor Road in the town.

Over the course of the workshops, rubbish and litter will be recycled and transformed into beautiful works of art.

"The workshops will be educational, exciting and fun. Children will be encouraged to develop their creativity and make a real input directly into the final artwork.

Artist Amerjit Kalwan

Called The 'Litterarty' Project, workshops are being run by artists from Charnwood Arts. They will take place every day from Monday August 11 to Friday August 15 and then again from Monday August 18 to Friday August 22.

Supervision is provided at lunchtime and participants will need to bring a packed lunch. Booking is advised but people are welcome to turn up for individual sessions.

The cost is just £1 per session, £2 per day or £10 for the whole week.For more information, and to book a place, ring 01509 821035.