HOOVERBOYS and Diggergirls were just some of the wild and wacky characters these youngsters created at a "superhero factory" in Hampshire.

Specialist workshop tutor Clare Jefferson took the seven to 11-year-olds on a magical journey of special powers and costumes.

First she found out more about their favourite heroes and, together with parents, grandparents and new-found friends, they got stuck into the papier mache, paints, and an assortment of household materials.

As their creations dried, the youngsters turned their attention to mask-making and accessories.

The end result was a futuristic medley of colour and imagination, and the satisfaction of seeing another heroic mission successfully completed.

The Ashcroft Arts Centre in Fareham is running a series of fun-filled events for children throughout the Easter break, all of them related to superheroes.

For information, call 01329 310600.Echo picture by Chris Moorhouse. Order no: rad65102