A THREE-DAY exhibition of professional arts and crafts takes place this weekend.

It will be held from Saturday to Monday, at The Art Room, in the Old School Room, in Rowley Bank, Castleside, near Consett.

Admission to the exhibition is free, and there will be card-making demonstrations throughout the weekend.

On Sunday, the Art Room's children's area will offer half-price admission for arts and crafts sessions during the exhibition, priced £2.

For further information and times, ring 01207-509535.