As part of the Festival of Compassion, make a memento book from recycled papers with local artist Fiona Jamieson. Personalise the pages with precious photos, notes and keepsakes to remind you of a loved one. Materials will be provided, but you can

This introductory workshop will give you an insight into the technique of letterpress printing using traditional metal type. It will take you through the basics of composing, setting and printing and all the printing will be done on vintage Adana

Tommy creates photomontage artwork celebrating the visual landscape, heritage and living narrative of North East communities. During this drop-in workshop you will be shown how to create your own striking photomontage collage using old photos from

ho is your favourite book character or what’s your favourite childhood book? Artist Josie Brookes will help you recreate your own version of book characters using drawing and collage techniques, taking inspiration from books through the ages

Are you retired and enjoy learning or developing creative skills? Explore shape, colour and construction with artist Katie Watson. You will be invited to play, experiment and construct in this slot-together sculpture workshop. Using cardboard cut-out

Join artist Alex Sickling to create your own ceramic pet portraits in this two part session. Learn to make a portrait in the first session. then Alex will take away clay works to fire ready for the second session where you will add glazes, experiment

Meet creatives from Gateshead who took part in Helix Arts ‘Make it Happen’ mentoring programme, which was supported by Gateshead Arts Team. They will talk about the difference the programme made to their practice and development as well as sharing

Are you aged 10 - 14 years old and you enjoy being creative and learning new skills? In this fun workshop with artist Kath Rodger, we'll be exploring how we see colour and how different colours affect each other. Using mindful mark-making techniques

Are you aged 10 – 14 and you enjoy being creative? Join artist Chris Folwell to make your very own unique mosaic-themed artwork. Imagery could be inspired by nature, a landscape, bird or animal which you are welcome to bring along. Inspiration and

Join Louise Rea for a morning of self-care in this creative wellbeing workshop. Louise will guide you through the art of aromatherapy, making your own aroma rollerball, inspired by fragrances to make you feel calm and relaxed. Adults only. PRE-BOOK