PUPILS in East Lancashire schools are enjoying lessons with an artistic twist as part of a national campaign.

Big Arts Week aims to get artists to volunteer their time and share skills in schools.

Staff at Action Factory Community Arts Ltd, in partnership with Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery, are giving two days of their time as part of Big Arts Week 2003.

Staff were at Cedars Infant School, Hawthorn Street, yesterday, and are at Holy Souls Primary School, Pleckgate today, with independent artist Emma Clarke.