BLACKBURN'S The Mall shopping centre has revealed its programme of events for the town centre's National Festival of Making.

It will offer a selection of creative crafts suitable for children of all ages in Victoria Court during the weekend event on June 15 and 16.

Young festival-goers can make their own funky festival hair or fancy festive costumes to take away and wear.

A Slime Bar will enable children to blend their own unique creations choosing colours, glitter, sequins and much more.

Biodegradable maize modelling let them to build creatures or create cute pictures and design their own frisbees.

Children will be helped to craft a superhero mask to match their alter ego while royal fans can design crowns fit for a king or queen!

The craft area is free of charge and open all weekend.

Loraine Jones, Mall general manager, said: “The Festival of Making really does get better every year and 2019 looks like it is going to be the best one yet.

“We’re delighted to be involved again this year and our free craft sessions have something for every creative little mind."