YOUNGSTERS will be able to get crafty at Spinning Gate Shopping Centre in Leigh next week.

Free children's craft workshops will take place at the shopping Centre from Monday, February 17 to Friday, February 21, families from 11am to 3pm.

The crafts will have a theme every day.

There will be Monster Monday, Tiger Tuesday, Wonderful Wednesday, Tidal Thursday and Flying Friday with something for everyone of all ages to enjoy.

Here is the schedule for the week:

Monster Monday (February 17) - decorate you own magnificent monster crown and wear it with pride.

Tiger Tuesday (February 18) - decorate and colour your own tiger mask to terrify your friends.

Wonderful Wednesday (February 19) - rainbow and butterfly scratch art, scratch away at radiant rainbows and beautiful butterflies and take home your designs.

Tidal Thursday (February 20) - get intricate with your weaving skills and decorate your own paper seahorse with stunning ribbon colours.

Flying Friday (February 21) - decorate your very own paper rocket gliders before flying them home.

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A staff member will be available to help children with their crafty creations at each of the free workshops, but they must be accompanied by an adult to attend and take part.

Centre manager Karen Cox said: “Families love our free children's craft workshops.

We receive some fabulous feedback following each of the workshops we provide.

"Join us during February half term and let your little ones get crafty and enjoy the free activities we have on offer."