What's on

Have a quacking time customising your own little plastic duck.

Recycle with environmental charity Groundwork North East & Cumbria and turn empty plastic bottles into bird feeders. For ages 5+ Free - Pre-booking essential

Create your own 3D pen creation inspired by games you love! From Pokeballs to Fortnite Chests.

Design a super sporty drawstring bag. Come along to the workshop, use Canva to personalise a design and create a drawstring bag unique to you!

Bring your favourite toy car and create an obstacle course, from the maker box, to drive it through! Suitable for families. Free - Just turn up.

Join us for a fun, colourful morning celebrating Harry Styles music with craft activities themed around some of his most loved songs. For ages 6-10 years.

Fun craft session creating your own wind chime out of recycled materials. Suitable for families.

Use simple techniques to decorate a candle. Adults only.

Join this social crochet group where you can work on your current project with other crafty teens. Just turn up.

Join Milly Radley for a Needle Punch Workshop! This workshop is for adults only.

Come along and listen to our story presented on the big screen and join in the village crafts. Suitable for families. Free - Just turn up

Try your hand at a beautiful collage using torn paper and glue. 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 summer ready by designing your own colourful beach bag inspired by sunshine, sea and sand. For Families and children.

Use your imagination and create your own cardboard alien and a planet for it to live on. Suitable for families. Just turn up.

Design a music themed keyring inspired by your favourite sounds, songs or instruments! Learn the basics of 3D modelling in TinkerCAD to create your own personalised design.

Dots, circles, spheres, points are everywhere ! This workshop is for retired adults only

Curious about the new Young Adult Maker Group? Come along to this relaxed taster session and discover the MakerPlace. Try out digital design, explore our equipment including 3D printers, laser cutter, coding kits and more. For ages 16 - 25.

Celebrate International Youth Day by designing your own comic‑book‑inspired t‑shirt or tote bag. Take inspiration from our library of graphic novels and create a bold design. For ages 5-7 and 8-15 years old.

Make some beautiful dragon wings and a dragon mask. For ages 5+ years. Just turn up.

Classic summer crafts, on lazy summer afternoons. Create some easy friendship bracelets to keep or share with your besties. For ages 5+ £1 - Pay cash at venue. Just turn up

A blend of music-making, storytelling, DJing, looping and hip hop with Gateshead Music Hub. For ages 12 - 16 years. Free - Pre-booking essential

Meet at Blaydon Youth & Community Centre car park. Join us for a walk around Shibdon Pond with local ornithologist Michael Turner.

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.

Try out the basic technique of reverse applique. Adults only

Join us to meet author Bridget Hamilton and creative writing session

Come and code the digital version of a nature spinner! For ages 7 - 12 years.

Build and Colour in your own adorable paper birdhouse or pick one that is already designed. Just add your finishing touches. Suitable for families. Free. Pre-booking essential.