AN exhibition by beginner and experienced artists is running at an art gallery near Wellington.

The Show & Tell exhibition at The Old Brick Workshop in Higher Poole is being held to raise money for Children’s Hospice South West.

The work on show has been created by participants on courses run by Wellington artist Claire Western and will showcase a variety of mediums and techniques.

Claire said: “The artists on the courses vary from complete beginners to already competent painters and there has been so much good work done that I think it needs to be seen.

“Lots of people who don’t think they are real ‘artists’ just shove it all away in a drawer.”

Artwork on display will include paintings, mixed media, drawings, etchings, collagraph and relief print-making.

Gallery owner Alison Cosserat added: “With Claire’s professional guidance and enthusiasm, some truly wonderful work has been produced.”

The exhibition is open daily from 10am-4pm until Sunday (March 17) and admission is free. A private will be held on Saturday from 6-8pm.