Enter a world of upcycled glamour in this Alt Met Gala exhibition of red carpet outfits made from discarded materials with an opportunity to vote for your favourite. Then create a unique textile art broach to take away. Limited wheelchair access

What you will make: a textured, wide band ring in Sterling Silver. What you will learn: How to measure for the perfect fit, how to plan and apply texture to sheet metal, how to pierce sheet metal, how to anneal metal with a blowtorch to soften it

🔨✨ Discover the charm of pewter craft! In this hands‑on pewter workshop, you’ll dive into the world of metal embossing as you design, texture, and finish your very own handcrafted pewter pieces. Using simple tools and creative techniques, you’ll

Create a Gateshead landmark print. Gateshead College students and local creatives run the presses for the night, producing “Made in Gateshead” prints inspired by Gateshead’s cultural landmarks. Pick a design, pull a print and leave with something you

Immerse yourself in poetry and stories from many languages and enjoy melodies from across the globe. Bring your favourite poem or story, share your instrument, and let your voice be heard. And there's books, lots of books... in over 140 languages and

🧶 Get ready to poke, fluff, and sculpt your way into the world of adorable woolly creatures! In this relaxing and creative needle‑felting workshop, you’ll learn how to shape, sculpt, and transform soft wool into charming little animals full of

*FREE COFFEE, TEA AND BISCUITS INCLUDED* What you will make: A medium sized pendant or small pair of earrings to your own design using Silver Clay What will you learn: Your tutor will guide you through how to prepare precious metal clay, how to

Join us for a festive three‑hour Pewter Work workshop filled with creativity, Christmas cheer, and a bit of shiny magic. You’ll learn how to design, emboss, and finish your own beautiful pewter pieces, crafting handcrafted gifts that are as unique

Join us for a cosy 3.5‑hour Needle Felted Animals workshop where creativity takes the lead and time gently slows down. In a relaxed, welcoming space, you’ll learn how to sculpt fluffy, character‑filled animals from soft wool, using easy needle