What's on

Meet your friends and play Minecraft. No dynamite allowed! Bring your own tablet or use one of ours (limited availability). For ages 6+. Free- Just turn up.

Interested in using Cricut digital cutting machines? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of Cricut Design Space.

Learn the basics of Inkscape to design personalised slate coasters, using images and text to be engraved on the laser cutter. For ages 16+

Learn the basics of Cricut Design Space and how to create a personalised design with images and text to be applied to a t-shirt or a tote bag. For 12 - 16 years.

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.

Find out how to convert those old black and white photos into colour digital images. All resources provided and you can bring your own photos too. Adults - This ticket is suitable for adults aged 16+ Free - Pre-booking essential

Interested in using 3D printers? Sign up for this session, become a MakerPlace member and learn the basics of 3D design. This session will also cover the safe use of the 3D printers and how you can use them independently. Adults only

Using Thomas Bewick wood engraved illustrations as inspiration, create your own personalised design and have it heat transferred onto a tote bag. Perfect for you or as a gift. For ages 16+

This session will also cover the safe use of the laser cutter and how you can use it independently. Adults only. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

We will show you how to discover free apps that can help with all different types of interests and hobbies. Wellbeing, health, photo editing, Borrowbox are just a few. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

We will show you how to discover free apps that can help with all different types of interests and hobbies. Wellbeing, health, photo editing, Borrowbox are just a few. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

Join our friendly informal group and learn how you can use FindMyPast free with a Gateshead Library ticket and get other helpful hints to help you start your ancestral journey. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

We will show you how to discover free apps that can help with all different types of interests and hobbies. Wellbeing, health, photo editing, Borrowbox are just a few. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

We will show you how to discover free apps that can help with all different types of interests and hobbies. Wellbeing, health, photo editing, Borrowbox are just a few. Bring your own device or use one of ours.

Learn the basics of Inkscape then create a design using text and images to be engraved onto a highball or pint glass. For ages 16+. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Learn the basics of Cricut Design Space to create a design with images and text to be applied to a tote. 16+ Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

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.

This session will also cover the safe use of the sublimation printer and heat press and how you can use them. Adults only. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.

Use our digital fabrication equipment to design and personalise your own notebook cover using Canva and heat transfer. 8-14. Participants must have basic keyboard and mouse skills.