Desiree Shortt will begin a new course in china restoration next Monday. The six week course aims to train people to a professional standard in restoring china. As well as work on porcelain, there will be classes on pottery, jade, ivory, marble and stone restoration.

All working materials will be supplied. The course runs Monday to Friday, from 9.30 a.m-1 p.m. The cost is £800. Telephone 8722285 for more details.