What's on

Storytime, craft and stay and play. Join the Mini Reading Challenge and collect a sticker. Suitable for young families. Just turn up.

Storytelling blends with music-making in this fun interactive session with Gateshead Music Hub. For families with children up to 11 years. Free- Just turn up.

Ever wanted to try video editing with Capcut? Learn how to use video editing with TikTok's editing software Capcut and try out our Insta360 camera for all-round recording.

Harry all the time - make mugs, occasionally.

Get creative and transform simple recycled paper cups into colourful, wearable "watches." Suitable for under-8s.

Make and decorate a table-top 3D castle, house or magical hideaway from cardboard. For ages 5+

Find out how to make beautiful paper with Groundworks. Ages 5+

Imprint clay with inked stamps and natural objects to create delightful small decorations. Adults only.

Stay a little longer at rhymetime and have fun with your friends as we celebrate National Playday. Join the mini Summer Reading Challenge and collect a sticker. Suitable for families and children under 5 years old. Free - Just turn up

Have a quacking time customising your own little plastic duck.

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 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.

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

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.

Try out the basic technique of reverse applique. Adults only