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Start collecting your Welcome to Gateshead Creative Trail prints! Saturday 21 Feburary - Sunday 1 March, multiple locations across Gateshead. ❤️💚🩶🩷🖤🤎🤍💛🧡🩵 From Halloween to Christmas and beyond, the Gateshead Creative Crawl created moments of shared creativity that bring people together, support in local ventures and celebrating the spirit of Gateshead. @gatesheadcreativecrawl This new trail for the Shape Festival 2026, has been co-designed by @gemartsuk Homework Club, @northeast.creative.network and @orbiscommunity on the theme of ‘Welcome to Gateshead’ How many of the 10 location boxes can you find? Download your map at or collect your printed map from one of the boxes. @shapegateshead @Gatesheadlibraries @theglasshouseicm @green_heart_collective @shipleyartgallery @bewickssaltwelltowers @metrocentre @vanegallery @orbiscommunity @gatesheadcreativecrawl @gatesheadcouncil #ShapeFestival2026 #CultureGateshead #Halfterm #GatesheadCultureCrawl #FamilyFun gatesheadcreativecrawl Funded by @northeast_ca @aceagrams @northeastmuseums

Welcome to Gateshead Creative Trail! Starts today! Saturday 21 February - Sunday 1 March, multiple locations across Gateshead. ❤️💚🩶🩷🖤🤎🤍💛🧡🩵 From Halloween to Christmas and beyond, the Gateshead Creative Crawl created moments of shared creativity that bring people together, support in local ventures and celebrating the spirit of Gateshead. @gatesheadcreativecrawl This new trail for the Shape Festival 2026, has been co-designed by @gemartsuk Homework Club, @northeast.creative.network and @orbiscommunity on the theme of ‘Welcome to Gateshead’ How many of the 10 location boxes can you find? Download your map at or collect your printed map from one of the boxes. @shapegateshead @Gatesheadlibraries @theglasshouseicm @green_heart_collective @shipleyartgallery @bewickssaltwelltowers @metrocentre @vanegallery @orbiscommunity @gatesheadcreativecrawl @gatesheadcouncil #ShapeFestival2026 #CultureGateshead #Halfterm #GatesheadCultureCrawl #gatesheadcreativecrawl Funded by @northeast_ca @aceagrams @northeastmuseums

Riverside Routes - Design and Press with ITGirls Studio for Parents and Babies! Wednesday 18 February 10:15am - 12:15am Staiths Space, Staiths Road, Dunston Join designer Paige Richards @itgirls_studio to design your own t-shirt, mug, coaster or tote bag. In this workshop you’ll create your own design from either painting, sketching, collaging or bringing images or pictures to make your artwork Your finished designs will be taken away and professionally pressed onto your chosen item and your custom piece will then be ready to collect in 2 weeks from Gateshead Central Library. Please note that this session is for parents with pre-walking babies. Tickets £5 - Each ticket admits 1 adult and 1 babe in arms. Ticket link in bio. Please note, ticket prices are low due to funding for Riverside Routes. Riverside Routes is part of the Tyne Derwent Way programme, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority. @tyne_derwent_way @gatesheadcouncil

Coffee Connectors: Ceramics with Megan Randall Tuesday 10, 17, 24 February, 3, 10, 17, 24 March 9:30 - 11:30am (with making starting at 10am) @thestaithscafe Join ceramic artist @meg_makes for this special series of workshops as part of Staiths Cafe’s Coffee Connectors group. Coffee Connectors is an informal get together of people who would like to chat to others, maybe make friends, and find out about services and activities in the Dunston/Teams area. The session takes place every Tuesday between 9:30am – 11:30am in the Glass Room at The Staiths Cafe. Megan Randall will join the Coffee Connectors sessions until the end of March. Across the sessions, you’ll be creating shrines to the local area, nature, memories and more. Megan will show you how to use text and sculptural techniques to form a visual story using earthenware clay. All pieces will be fired by Megan and be displayed at Staiths Cafe! Absolutely no experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome. You do not have to participate in the ceramic sessions to come along to Coffee Connectors, you can join in as much or as little as you want. No booking necessary, just come along. We look forward to seeing you there! @gatesheadcouncil @tyne_derwent_way @teamsanddunstonalive

Due to popular demand, we’ve added some extra dates to our popular art club at @thestaithscafe ! All sessions are adults only and these additional sessions will take place on a Monday evening, 6:45pm - 8:45pm. No experience necessary. There are 4 sessions to choose from: Monday 9th February - Punch Needle Keyrings and Charms with @rrrugrat Monday 16th February - Blobby Sculptures with @raymondterrific Monday 2nd March - T-shirt Design and Press with @itgirls_studio Monday 9th March - Seasonal Wreaths with @cosmoscreatesnortheast Each session is priced at £5 per person - links for all sessions in bio. Please note, ticket prices are low due to funding for Riverside Routes. Riverside Routes is part of the @tyne_derwent_way programme, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority. @gatesheadcouncil @gatesheadlibraries @tyne_derwent_way

Staiths Art Club is back! Each month you can take part in a new activity at @thestaithscafe . Each month you take part in a new activity from wreaths to textiles, printing to sculpture! All sessions are adults only and take place on a Wednesday evening, 6pm - 8pm. No experience necessary. 11th February - Seasonal wreaths with @cosmoscreatesnortheast 11th March - Coin Purses with @kaleidoscope_byamylou 8th April - Monoprint with Chin Colle with @jobourneprint 13th May - Ceramics with @meg_makes Each session is priced at £5 - links in bio. Please note, ticket prices are low due to funding for Riverside Routes. Riverside Routes is part of the Tyne Derwent Way programme, funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and North East Combined Authority.

Get ready for some festive fun! Three special Christmas workshops are just around corner as part of our Riverside Routes programme. Booking link in bio for all workshops. Riverside Routes: Ceramic Christmas Decorations with @meg_makes for Parents and Babies! Wednesday 3 December 10:15am - 12:15pm Staiths Space, Staithes Road, Dunston Join Gateshead artist Megan Randall who will be helping you create ceramic Christmas decorations. You’ll create your decoration from clay before adding colour. You can add your baby’s footprint, handprint or any text you’d like. Megan will then take your decorations away to fire in the kiln, you’ll be able to collect them from the Staiths Space prior to Christmas. Please note that this session is for parents with pre-walking babies. Tickets £3 - Each ticket admits 1 adult and 1 babe in arms. Riverside Routes: Family Christmas Wreath Making with Polly Cranmer @cosmoscreatesnortheast Thursday 4 December 4pm - 5:15pm Staiths Space, Staithes Road, Dunston Join Gateshead artist Polly Cranmer (Cosmos Creates) to create your own Christmas family wreath! In this workshop you’ll create your own festive piece to take home. Polly will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to create a something lovely to hang on your door, wall or wherever you like! Tickets priced at £5. Each ticket admits 1 adult and 1 child. Recommended for children aged 6+ (due to materials). Riverside Routes: Christmas Wreath Making with Polly Cranmer for Parents and Babies! Wednesday 17 December 10:15am - 12:15pm Staiths Space, Staithes Road, Dunston Join Gateshead artist Polly Cranmer (Cosmos Creates) to create your own Christmas wreath! In this workshop you’ll create your own festive piece to take home. Polly will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to create a something lovely to hang on your door, wall or wherever you like! Please note that this session is for parents with pre-walking babies. Tickets - £5 Each ticket admits 1 adult and 1 babe in arms. @tyne_derwent_way @gatesheadcouncil

THIS WEEKEND, Saturday 8 November, 10.30am - 12pm, Gateshead Central Library Gallery. You are invited to an exhibition opening event to view and celebrate the wonderful work of artist @janeyoungart along with a number of exhibiting Art Diamonds who collaborated with Jane on a nature inspired project. Come along, view the works, meet the artist and talk about all things art and nature. We will also be providing some small refreshments. We hope to see you there. This exhibition will be running until 10 January 2026. #art #artist #exhibition #gateshead #gallery #gatesheadcentrallibrary #nature

As part of Project: Play Gateshead there’s a whole host of workshops to get involved in! All workshops are free so get ready to play! Tuesday 28 October Make a Spooky Creature with @rrrugrat @thestaithscafe 3:30pm - 6pm Join Milly Radley to create a little spooky pal using pom poms, yarns, felt, carboard, pom pom makers, googly eyes, pipe cleaners and craft sticks! Suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Free - drop in! Thursday 30 October Cardboard Creations with @chrisdabbles @tyne_derwent_way Staiths Space, Dunston 3pm - 5pm Join Chris Folwell for an afternoon of making, playing and creating using cardboard. You’ll play with textures, shapes and build a cardboard creation to take home. Suitable for primary school aged children and their families. Free, just drop in! Tuesday 28 and Thursday 30 October Summon Your Spooky Glow with @orbiscommunity Orbis Community 10am - 2pm on both dates Take part in this free Halloween themed workshop with Orbis and summon your spooky glow! You’ll create haunted glow boxes, gruesome mobiles and shelf terrors alongside artists. Suitable for all ages. Saturday 1 November Clay Monsters with @alexsickling 10:45am - 12 noon and 1pm - 2:15pm @shipleyartgallery Join Alex Sickling to create the perfect ornament for spooky season! For children aged 5 - 12 and their adults. Free - Advanced Booking required, via link in bio. Project: Play Gateshead. A @gatesheadcouncil initiative celebrating creativity and play, supported by NECA. Project Play runs from Saturday 25 October - Saturday 1 November across Gateshead

As part of Project: Play Gateshead on Wednesday 29 October join @sidebysidearts for a free day of play, musical fun, taster workshops and more! Suitable for children ages 5 - 11. 🎶Discover the Joy of Music with Boomwhackers! ⏰10am-10:45am A fun, hands-on session where children can explore rhythm and melody using colourful Boomwhackers, musical tubes that make learning music exciting and easy! 🤹🏻Roll Up for Some Circus Fun! ⏰ 10:45am-11:45am Step right up and join a playful parent and child circus session. A wonderful chance to learn new skills, laugh together, and get moving! 🎵Strum Along with Ukulele Fun! ⏰ 11:45am-12:30pm A lively ukulele session where children can discover the joy of making music in a fun and friendly setting! With easy to follow guidance, they’ll learn simple chords, explore rhythms, and play along to well-known songs. 👻 Spooktacular Family Halloween Disco! ⏰ 12:30pm-1:15pm Get your costumes ready for a frightfully fun Halloween disco! Children (and their grown-ups) are invited to dance away to spooky tunes, show off their best monster moves, and enjoy a ghoulishly good time together. 🥁Feel the Beat at Percussion Play ⏰ 1:30pm-2:15pm A rhythm-filled session where children can explore the exciting world of percussion! Using simple instruments like bongos, shakers, and castanets, they’ll discover how to make music through sound, movement, and teamwork. 👾Giant Games Fun! ⏰ 2:15pm-3pm Step into a world of fun and friendly competition in an exciting games session! Children can challenge themselves and friends with giant versions of classics like Jenga and Connect 4, while discovering teamwork, strategy, and plenty of laughter along the way. Free, just drop in! Project: Play Gateshead. A @gatesheadcouncil initiative celebrating creativity and play, supported by NECA. Project Play runs from Saturday 25 October - Saturday 1 November across Gateshead.

As part of Project: Play Gateshead on Wednesday 29 October join @gatewaystudiocio for a day of play, movement and adventure! Upstairs in the studio get involved in a whole host of free workshops - go on a bear hunt, explore the jungle and hop on a broomstick with Meg and Mog. Workshops are suitable for ages 3 - 7 years and their grown ups. 🐻 10-11am and 2pm - 3pm- Follow us on a journey through the pages of the classic tale, Going on a Bear Hunt. Bringing the story to life through movement play and sound. Wellies optional!! 🧸 11:15-12:15pm - Grab your favourite teddy bear and join is in the Jungle as we lead you through the classic tale, The Jungle Book. Learn fun moves and dance like Baloo to the tune of The Bare necessities. Don’t forget your soft toy and fancy dress optional. 🧙‍♀️🐈‍⬛ 12:45-1:45pm- Get in the Halloween mood by joining your favourite characters, Meg and Mog, for a magical, mystical mix of movement and play. Make your own wand and bring your spells to life. Downstairs, families can drop by throughout the day to take part in creative play with Gateway. A programme of themed play times will take you on a magical adventure! The play sessions are aimed at children aged 0 - 3 and their families. To book a place on one of the Gateway Studio free workshops please email with the time of workshop and number of people taking part via [email protected] Project: Play Gateshead. A @gatesheadcouncil initiative celebrating creativity and play, supported by NECA. Project Play runs from Saturday 25 October - Saturday 1 November across Gateshead

As part of Project: Play Gateshead join @gemartsuk for a day of play, dance and stories! On Tuesday 28 October GemArts are hosting a bumper day at Bensham Grove Community Centre, all workshops are free and must be booked in advance. 🎶 10am - 11am - Project: Play Gateshead - Baby Bollywood Dance Play rhythm games and learn about Bollywood beats in a calm and engaging workshop led by dancer, Madhura Godbole. (0-5yrs) 🦁 11:30am -1:30pm - Project: Play Gateshead - Lions and Dragon Play Keep the music going with lion dances from Lip Lee, play and dance with Chinese fans and hear the story of the Rain Dragon! (0-5yrs) 📖 2pm - 3:30pm - Project Play Gateshead: Mini Gems - Play a Story Workshop A fun and creative workshop for storytellers, story lovers and game players (8-12 yrs) For further information and booking see links in bio. Project: Play Gateshead. A @gatesheadcouncil initiative celebrating creativity and play, supported by NECA. Project Play runs from Saturday 25 October - Saturday 1 November across Gateshead