IT’S paintbrushes poised and rocks at the ready at The Mall Blackburn this half-term.

The shopping centre will be holding free Father’s Day craft workshops and rock-painting sessions for little shoppers.

From Saturday, May 26, until Tuesday, May 29, children can get ready for Dad’s special day with a range of crafty inspiration.

Then, from Wednesday, May 30 until Saturday, June 2 budding artists can take part in the latest craze to hit the UK by decorating small rocks.

The free workshops will take place in front of The Mall’s Ask Me Point in Victoria Court from 11am until 4pm.