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

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