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Celebrate 'Great Big Green Week' with us and learn more about wildlife where you live and elsewhere, then code some fun, planet-friendly projects. Suitable for ages 7 - 12 years.

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8 spaces availableCost Free
Choose your favourite photos of Chopwell and the surrounding area from Gateshead Archive and learn how to transfer them onto a ceramic coaster. Adults only.

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6 spaces availableCost £5.00
Find out more about free apps such as BorrowBox to access free e-books, newspapers and magazines; using the NHS app; photo editing and much more. Bring a smart device or try one of ours. Free, just turn up!

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5 spaces availableCost Free
Find out more about free apps such as BorrowBox to access free e-books, newspapers and magazines; using the NHS app; photo editing and much more. Bring a smart device or try one of ours. Free, just turn up!

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Join our friendly group and learn how to use FindMyPast for free with your library ticket. Suitable for ages 16+

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A beginner's guide to Vinted. Find out how to make money from your unloved items or source pre-loved treasures. All resources provided. Adults only.

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Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of design software Canva and the sublimation / ink infusion process. This session will also cover the safe use of the sublimation printer and heat press and how to use them on your own.

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4 spaces availableCost £8.00
Create your own art inspired designs and learn more about AI (Artificial Intelligence) generated images with Canva. Have your designs heat transferred onto a t-shirt or tote bag.

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5 spaces availableCost £8.00
Do you want to use digital cutters? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of digital design with Cricut Design Space. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

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7 spaces availableCost £8.00
Celebrate Children's Art Week with us and 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 tote bag.

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3 spaces availableCost £8.00
A beginner's guide to Vinted. Find out how to make money from your unloved items or source pre-loved treasures. All resources provided. Adults only.

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5 spaces availableCost Free
Are you interested in using our laser cutter? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of design software Inkscape. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

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7 spaces availableCost £8.00
Would you like to know more about using 3D printers? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of 3D design. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

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5 spaces availableCost £8.00
Decorate a mug to commemorate the anniversary of the Chopwell Lockout using photos and images from Gateshead Archive. Suitable for families.

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6 spaces availableCost £5.00
Get involved in the Big Butterfly Count this year! If you love butterflies as much as we do, come and make your own butterfly-friendly laser cut plant holder. Put your own colourful plant in the stand and start counting the visiting butterflies.

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4 spaces availableCost £6.00
Use some of our MakerPlace equipment to design and create your own notebook cover using Canva and heat transfer. For ages 8 - 14 years.

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4 spaces availableCost £6.00
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.

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8 spaces availableCost £3.00
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.

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10 spaces availableCost £3.00
Find out how to keep your plant happy and healthy using coding and science. Using our sensor kits and Micro:bits, your plant can tell you how it's feeling. Take your well-watered plant home with you! For ages 8 - 15 years.

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7 spaces availableCost £5.00
Have some fairground fun! Use Meshmixer 3D software to create your own crazy hook a duck design. For ages 8 - 14 years.

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5 spaces availableCost £3.00
Celebrate National Friendship Day and create your own personalised design on Canva photobooth-style, then heat transfer it onto a notebook. For ages 12 - 15 years.

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Take a plain t-shirt and create your own K-pop style design using Canva to make something unique to you. All resources provided. For ages 7 - 14 years.

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3 spaces availableCost £6.00
Do you want to use digital cutters? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of digital design with Cricut Design Space. You'll also learn how to use our equipment safely on your own.

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8 spaces availableCost £8.00
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.

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10 spaces availableCost £3.00
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.

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10 spaces availableCost £3.00