Family Watercolour Class: Spooky Houses

Discover the fun of watercolour painting in this gentle, hands-on workshop with artist Nici Christina (Skyeblomma).

Create a haunted house artwork for Hallowe'en.

Working in a loose, expressive style, you’ll explore how water, pigment and movement come together to create an atmospheric painting.

You'll learn some fun painting techniques such as washes and salt effects, to create your background.

Create and cut out collage elements and stick them on to create your own unique haunted house picture.Nici will guide you step-by-step with a short demonstration before you dive into painting with guidance and encouragement along the way.

This class is about slowing down, enjoying the process, and letting your brush lead - perfect for beginners and everyone wanting to reconnect with the joy of painting.By the end of the session, you’ll leave with your own spooky artwork and the confidence to keep painting.This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro.

Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult.

Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable.Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro.