What's on

Come along for a chat with this friendly group as we take part in different activities and enjoy a cuppa! All welcome, including those with carers. Adults only.

Learn how to create a shape from a zip and felt it to make a brooch or decoration. Adults only.

Film lovers of Gateshead unite! Our monthly film club could be just what you are looking for. Adults only.

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.

Get ready for the 2026 World Cup with this fantastic football craft!

To celebrate the release of Toy Story 5 come along and create your own Forky character. Suitable for families. Just turn up.

Join us for an interactive workshop where you'll learn how to uncover the hidden history of your home and neighbourhood using online resources. Adults only.

A fun and relaxed group for people interested in poetry. Adults only.

This walk uses a map from 1895 to explore the area of Gateshead between Heworth and where the Angel of the North now stands.

Join us for an afternoon of all things crazy in the football world over the years. Crazy Hairstyles, unpleasant football strips and extraordinary moments etc. Just turn up. Pay cash at venue. Ages 16+

June is National Crime Reading Month! Join us as we look back on crime fiction from the Golden Age of crime to psychological thrillers with readings and quizzes.

Celebrate Pride with us and learn the basics of Cricut Design Space to create a personalised design to be applied to a t-shirt or a tote bag.

Create your own unique designs on small canvases. Adults only. £3. Pre-booking essential.

Celebrate pride week with some simple colourful crafts. Suitable for families.

Are you aged 10 -14 years old and enjoy art or want to learn new creative skills?

Learn the basics of lino printing and how to create a two colour print. Adults only.

Calling all music lovers! Come along to the Central Library to listen to a classic album. Adults only.

Create your own art inspired designs and learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated images with Canva. Have your designs heat transferred on to a t-shirt or bag.

A look at Gateshead Archive's fascinating collection of 20th century film and audio recordings.

Using Inkscape, personalise and laser engrave a pint or highball glass with text and images. Perfect for you or as a gift.

New monthly group for men to gather for a chat. Men only.

Using Inkscape, personalise and laser engrave a pint or highball glass with text and images. Perfect for you or as a gift.

A fun creative drop in to be enjoyed by your family

With our gallery exhibition Time Well Spent drawing to a close, join artist Alison Diamond for an exciting hands on creative workshop.

Reminiscing your favourite bands or going to a festival this summer? Come along to personalise your own T-Shirt or tote bag inspired by your favourite artists.

Create a small collage from pre-loved books, magazines, wrapping paper, fabric, stamps and much more. Adults only.

Join us for an illustrated talk on women's football throughout the years.

Create a unique trinket bowl from felt and beads using very simple sewing stitches. Suitable for beginners. Adults only.

Did you know that there were nearly 50 picture houses across Gateshead at one time. Revisit the King's, the Odeon, the Ritz and the Essoldo with us. Adults only. Just turn up.

Presented by GemArts and Gateshead Culture Team, Commissioned by GemArts for Masala Festival's 10th Anniversary and Gateshead Libraries' Centenary. Free - Just turn up, Open during normal library opening hours. Closed 29/8 and Bank Holidays