Children at a school in Park Street had the chance to design their own kimonos during a Japanese-themed workshop.

How Wood School in Spooners Drive held the session on Wednesday with the help of parent Isolde Walker.

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Children used kimono templates to create their own designs using traditional Japanese patterns.

Teacher Jackie Nixon said: "The children loved it. It has been really fun.

"It is lovely for them to see a different culture and to understand the meaning behind it.

"The teachers have all got behind it.

"We’ve created so much art it’s unreal."

Wednesday’s session was organised as part of the school’s art week.

The models and designs created by the children will be displayed around the school.

Ms Nixon added: "It is lovely for the children to be able to create something.

"It is something they really enjoy."