YOUNGSTERS discovered the history of tile making in Worcester and got to make their very own version to take home at an event at the city's porcelain factory.

The tile making workshop is part of the Museum of Royal Worcester's Big Draw project, which sees children and families from around the county visit the former factory for educational but fun sessions.

On Saturday about 12 children, aged four to 14, visited the museum to find out how tiles were made in Worcester and explore some of the designs before creating their own tile.

The event was run by Carrie-Anne Parkes, heritage project officer, who said: "This is part of the Big Draw, which happens every year.

"Today we have a tile making workshop. Tiles were made by Chamberlains, which eventually became Royal Worcester.

They made tiles so I have given the children the introduction to the company and the museum. I showed them an example tile to understand the manufacturing process and they will create their own using inspiration from the displays in the museum."

Many of the children taking part on Saturday were part of the Russian School RUBRIC in Worcester.

Ksenia Campbell-Ferguson, arts teacher at the school, said they were hoping to teach the children about the link between Russia and Royal Worcester.

"We brought the children along because there is the link, we are making cups and mugs in the style of the Worcester Porcelain," she said. "The Russian Tsars were ordering tea sets from Worcester Porcelain.

"We have been explaining the link between the St Peter's porcelain factory and the Worcester factory, the whole imperial style and Russia being absolutely gobsmacked with the wonderful bone china of Worcester Porcelain."

The events are continuing at the Museum of Royal Worcester until the end of the month and another tile making workshop will be held from 11am until 12.30pm on Friday, October 31.