Days Out in Gateshead

Family Crafting - October Half Term 2026

A fun crafting session for children with adult support. Our friendly staff will be on hand to support, and a variety of materials will be available.This October…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

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Family Watercolour Class: Spooky Houses

A watercolour and collage class for ages 7 - 12 with their grown ups.Discover the fun of watercolour painting in this gentle, hands-on workshop with artist Nici…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Last chance · 2 days left

Explore and Draw for all ages

Pop into the gallery to draw and explore. You can also relax and play in the Sensory Space.This is a free activity for all ages, which you can do at your own pa…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

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Layered Landscapes With Artist Pui Lee

A workshop for children aged 7 - 12 with their grown ups. Led by artist Pui Lee, you'll create your own layered landscape. Be inspired by the decorative arts, t…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Last chance · 4 days left

Needle Felting Class - make a snowman Christmas decoration

At this class you will make one snowman decoration to hang on a Christmas tree. The class is the same on both dates.

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Acrylic Pouring Class: decorative homewares

Acrylic pouring is a fascinating way to make abstract art. Pour liquid acrylic paint onto a surface and tilt it gently, making the paint flow into a completely…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Needle Felting Class - make a gingerbread man Christmas decoration

In this session you will make a gingerbread man decoration to hang on a Christmas tree.Needle felting is the process of transforming un-spun wool into 3D object…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Family Crafting - February Half Term

A fun crafting session for all. Our friendly staff will be on hand to support, and a variety of materials will be available.This February half term, everyone's…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

The Glasshouse Tour

A proper nosey behind the scenes.Sit where Sam Fender gathered his thoughts. Follow Sting’s walk to the stage.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead

Christmas Craft Markets 2026 - Book a Stall

The Shipley Art Gallery is holding two Christmas craft markets on Saturday 28 November and Saturday 5 December 2026.

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Hand Embroidery: Christmas Decorations

A Christmas embroidery workshop with artist Louise Goult.During this workshop you'll create your own hand embroidered Christmas decoration.

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Winter Makers Market

Endless Love Creative are back with Winter Makers Market, bringing together over 50 independent makers from across the North and beyond.Expect a beautiful mix o…

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Gateshead

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Christmas Floristry for Adults & Children

A floristry workshop for all ages (5+ to adult). Make your own festive floral arrangement to decorate your table this Christmas season.

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Nature Collage With Artist Pui Lee

Inspired by the birds, landscapes, and decorative arts within the gallery's collection, families are invited to create layered artworks through the use of mixed…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead

Spring Craft Market 2027 - Book a Stall

The Shipley Art Gallery's spring craft market takes place on Saturday 13 March. There are 20 stalls available for artists and makers.Arrival time for stallholde…

Shipley Art Gallery, Gateshead