VISITORS to St Helens town centre were invited to get creative as part of an arts project.

Artists Together held the event, called a 'Collaboradoodle', in Church Square on Wednesday afternoon, led by Helon Conning.

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

The day saw a demonstration of live art including poetry, spontaneity and participation from passers-by.

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The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

People got involved and used chalk, paints and artistic materials to create their own works and leave messages.

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

Claire Weetman, of Artists Together, said: "We have done the Collaboradoodle events before and it seemed a good way to be involved in creative activity together."

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

The Collaboradoodle took place in Church Square Pictures: Joram van Hartinsgveldt

  • Contact artsservice@sthelens.gov.uk to get in contact with Artists Together.