Eastleigh College is celebrating the success of its artistic students with a fascinating showcase of their creative skills.

City and Guilds creative craftwork - ranging from embroidery to calligraphy - came under the spotlight in a three-day open event at the Eastleigh College's Cranbury Centre.

The multi-talent exhibition included fashion and pattern-cutting, flower arranging, interior design, embroidery, life drawing, calligraphy, floristry, pottery, art, stained glass, patchwork and quilting, with exciting work in ethnic themes and exhibits including wall hangings, hats, bags and cushions

The exhibition represents years of dedication and has won national recognition.

Student David Johnston is the national medal winner for his stained glass nature theme project, on show at the National History Museum. His tutor Helen Thomson will go with him to a national prizegiving in London, where they will also meet Prince Phillip. Nicola Cassia clinched a second prize commendation for her ceramics.

National recognition was also won by Kaye Frost for her embroidery, soon to be on display in the National Fashion and Stitch Exhibition in Harrogate.