WANNABE artists were trying their hands at creating masterpieces at the Community Gallery, St Mary's Church.

A day was organised by Southampton Art Society to coincide with their current exhibition at the venue.

Members of the public got a chance to paint with watercolours, acrylics, pastels and silk paints with the help of professional artists, as well as watching artists at work.

There are more chances coming up for people to have a go.

On Thursday, artist in residence Carmen Vanderblit will be teaching people how to draw caricatures of each other.

For more information call Yvonne Bell on 023 8077 3271.