What's on

Presented in partnership with GIFT - Gateshead International Festival of Theatre, In a Strange Place is a meditative 9-channel video installation and social engagement project that delves into the future of our forests and those who care for them.

Commemorate the anniversary of the Chopwell Lockout by making a protest badge. Suitable for families.

Experience the diverse dimensions of Chinese culture first-hand. Free - Pre-booking essential

Join artist Katherine Rodger for this workshop about techniques and simple skills for painting trees. For ages 14+.

Join us for fun activities focused on the outdoors, nature and books. Suitable for ages 5 - 7.

Create a folded box and bag from paper that can be used to customise small gifts. Adults only.

Learn to make these stunning crepe paper handcrafted flowers. Take away a beautiful Bouquet to proudly display in your home. Adults only. £3. Pre-booking essential.

Turn your leftover paper scraps into a unique quilt effect card. Adults only.

Create an effective cardboard Picasso style face mask or self portrait. Suitable for families.

Unleash your creativity and design your very own Scandi-inspired fabric using vibrant disperse dyes. Adults only.

Come along for a chat with the Friends of Central Library as we take part in different activities and enjoy a cuppa! All welcome, including those with carers.

Open during normal library hours at The Gallery, Gateshead Central Library.

If you enjoy knitting, sewing or other similar crafting and would like a bit of company, then try out this welcoming group! For adults only.

Using glue and napkins, design your own gorgeous lantern. Ideal for those summer evenings in the garden. Adults only. £3 - Pre- booking essential.

A monthly art club at Staiths Cafe! Each month take part in a new activity from clay to jewellery, gelli plate printing to embroidery and much more! Adults only.

Decorate a mug to commemorate the anniversary of the Chopwell Lockout using photos and images from Gateshead Archive. Suitable for families.

Are you aged between 10 - 16 years old? Join our new monthly art club at Gateshead Central Library for all those young artists wanting to develop their creative skills and to be inspired by artists and meet new people

Use some of our MakerPlace equipment to design and create your own notebook cover using Canva and heat transfer. For ages 8 - 14 years.

Learn how to make your very own bookmark. Ages 8 -12

Design your very own fabulous dream catcher made from a cardboard ring. Use a variety of materials to embellish your creation. Suitable for 8 - 12 years. £2 - Pre-booking essential.

Have some fairground fun! Craft some carnival games, make them interactive with coding and try them out! What will you make? For ages 7 - 12 years.

Decorate your own magical fairy or troll door to put in your garden or in the woods. Embellish with a variety of resources from our craft box. Suitable for ages 5+ . £2 - Pre-booking essential.

Have some fairground fun! Craft some carnival games, make them interactive with coding and try them out! What will you make? For ages 7 - 12 years.