JON the potter and his team will be encouraging children to cross-breed two of their favourite animals to produce a fantastical hybrid creature, made out of clay, at Eastnor Pottery's half-term workshops.

"It may have the head of a shark and the body of a pig - a shig or park!" Jon said.

"Once the children have modelled their beastie they will then get to colour it there and then with slip."

Sessions are designed for two age groups (for to eight on Wednesday; and nine to 12 on Thursday) and places can be reserved on 01531 633886.

The creations will then need to be left to dry, fired and glazed - ready for collection a few weeks later.