Celebrate the joy and ‘wow’ factor of the spring blossom in this session with artist Sofia Barton, using inks, pastels and pencils to really celebrate the colour and vibrancy of nature and this season of new life. If you are retired and would like to

Join artist Katie Watson to experiment with shape and structure, learn about different approaches to fixing and make a series of creations in 3D, using coloured cardboard. For ages 10 - 14 years. PRE-BOOK HERE: Emerald Explorers: Saturday Art Club

Are you retired and enjoy learning or developing creative skills? Join artist and maker Chris Folwell and have fun playing with designs and patterns for this mess-free workshop. Make your own mosaic image using small cardboard tiles. For retired

Learn the process of drypoint etching and printing using an etching press and experiment with inking and drawing with colour. Bring source material inspired by your memories, to trace or freehand transfer to your printing plate. Bring an apron as it

Join us for the final day of our Youth Festival with a creative extravaganza of art and making. Find your inner artist and try a range of activities to get your inspiration fuelled. For children and young people of all ages.

Join us for a day of creative activities celebrating 100 years of Gateshead Central Library. Make a collage postcard, create your own bookmark, have a go at make and mend...why not bring a friend? For retired adults only. PRE-BOOK HERE: 100 Years

Celebrate Gateshead’s diverse history. Shine a light on the hidden stories of marginalised communities using copies of historical documents, and photographs. Then, use your imagination to bring these forgotten people and their tales to life through