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| Title | Content type | Description | Date(s) | Cost | Contact details | Areas covered | Key words |
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| Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop | Events and Activities | Weave a Natural Touch of Christmas Magic! Get into the festive spirit with our Christmas Willow Wreath Workshop—a creative and calming experience perfect for adults of all skill levels. Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll learn traditional willow weaving techniques to craft your own beautiful wreath |
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£48.78 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Christmas Wirework Baubles Workshop | Events and Activities | Create a Touch of Handmade Magic This Christmas! Join us for a festive and fun-filled Christmas Wirework Baubles Workshop, perfect for adults who love to get creative! In this hands-on session, you'll learn the art of wirework to craft your own beautiful, one-of-a-kind bauble—ideal for decorating |
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£43.36 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Carents Day | Events and Activities | Thursday 9 October We know how busy life can get when you’re caring for your mum, dad or both. Your days are full of doing what needs to be done. Somewhere in all of that, your own needs can slip to the bottom of the list. That’s why we’re launching the very first Carents Day on Thursday 9th October |
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Free | hello@carents.co.uk |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Self Help, Health and Wellbeing, Caregivers |
| Festive Fusions: Hanging Christmas Glass Art (Sunday) Workshop | Events and Activities | Festive Fused Glass Workshop: Create Your Own Christmas Hanging Decoration! No experience needed – just bring your creativity! Join us for a joyful and hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create beautiful Christmas-themed fused glass decorations using a variety of techniques. Whether you’re |
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LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone | |
| Christmas Fabric Wreath Making Workshop | Events and Activities | Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop! In this joyful 3-hour session, you'll learn how to craft a beautiful and unique wreath using a delightful mix of fabric and decorative mesh—perfect for adding a handmade touch to your seasonal décor. Whether you're a |
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£54.20 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Painting Simple Landscapes (in Oils) Worlshop | Events and Activities | Over this course, you will learn the basic oil painting techniques to help you paint a simple landscape. Working from photos, you'll learn how to start a landscape painting in oils, and how to capture the effects of light, how to mix appropriate colours and how to paint specific landscape features |
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£65.04 | LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Portraiture: Beyond a Likeness (6 week course) | Events and Activities | Are you passionate about capturing the essence of a person through art? Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our Portraiture Course: Beyond a Likeness is designed to guide you through the timeless craft of portrait drawing and painting. This course is taught by a professional |
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LearningandSkills@Gateshead.Gov.UK 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone, Adults | |
| The Art of Fused Glass (5 week course) | Events and Activities | Unleash your creativity in this exciting fused glass workshop where art meets alchemy! Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned maker, you'll explore the vibrant world of glass art through: Glass Cutting – Learn to shape and handle glass safely and confidently. Design & Texture – Create |
weekly on Thursday, starting from Thursday, November 6, 2025 - 9:30am, forever
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£108.40 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Essential Skills in Drawing and Painting (6 week course) | Events and Activities | This course, taught by a professional artist, is aimed at providing a solid understanding of the skills artists use to produce representational artworks. Students will learn to accurately depict the visual world through the use of line, shape, value, colour, and composition. Emphasis will be placed |
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£104.06 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
High Spen, Highfield, Rowlands Gill | Hobbies and Interests, Everyone |
| Clay Collective: Pottery for All (5 week course) | Events and Activities | Clay Collective is a welcoming, hands-on pottery course designed for absolute beginners, curious creatives, and seasoned makers alike. Whether you're touching clay for the first time or refining your throwing technique, this course offers a nurturing space to explore, learn, and grow. Led by an |
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£135.50 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Drawing Animals Workshop | Events and Activities | Do you love drawing animals, but struggle with how to do it? Do certain aspects seem hard - like drawing fur, for example? Perhaps this is a subject you've always fancied having a go at, but didn't know how to start? In this course, we'll cover the basics, as well as some more specialist techniques |
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£65.04 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Ghosts and Witches in Air Dried Clay Workshop | Events and Activities | Unleash your imagination and get into the spooky spirit with our Air-Dried Clay Ghosts and Witches Workshop! Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on session invites you to sculpt your very own eerie (or adorable!) Halloween characters using easy-to-mould, mess-free clay. Whether you're crafting |
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£37.94 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Arts / Crafts / Photography, Everyone, Adults |
| Drawing People Workshop | Events and Activities | Drawing people and figures has been a main topic of artworks for centuries. One of the problems with learning how to draw, is that we occasionally come across subjects we find difficult, and drawing people often falls into this category. They might be technical things, or other things such as |
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£65.04 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Oil Painting for Beginners Workshop | Events and Activities | Oil painting has a long heritage, being used by the Old Masters and more contemporary artists alike. The problem with oils is that they have a ‘mystique’ that can put some people off learning how to use them, so this course aims to address this and demystify the use of the materials and processes |
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£65.04 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Glass Mastery: Advanced Stained Glass | Events and Activities | Unleash your creativity and master the art of stained glass in this dynamic and inspiring advanced 4-day course! Whether you're looking to create a stunning window feature or a bold outdoor installation, this class will guide you through every step of the process—from concept to completion. You’ll |
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£173.44 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Acrylic Painting for Beginners Workshop | Events and Activities | Step into the world of acrylic painting with this fun and inspiring one-day workshop. Whether you’re picking up a paintbrush for the first time or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on session will guide you through the essentials of acrylic painting in a relaxed and supportive environment |
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£65.04 | LearningandSkills@gateshead.gov.uk 0191 433 8646 |
Gateshead Town Centre, Gateshead Wide | Hobbies and Interests, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Health and Wellbeing, Everyone |
| Just Brewed: Open Mic Night | Events and Activities | Every other Thursday | 17:30-20:00 Free, drop-in (no booking required) Baltic Kitchen Just Brewed: Open Mic is a new bi-weekly gathering every other Thursday evening at Baltic Kitchen, where we invite local artists, performers, poets, musicians, and storytellers to take the stage in a relaxed |
every other week on Thursday, starting from Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 5:30pm, forever
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Free, drop-in (no booking required) | info@balticmill.com 01914781810 |
Bridges, Gateshead Town Centre, Quay Side | Hobbies and Interests, Music / Film / Dance / Drama, Everyone |
| Academic Support Volunteer - IntoUniversity Gateshead | Volunteering opportunities | gateshead@intouniversity.org 0191 500 4821 |
Felling | Education / Training / Employment, Children, Students, Young People | |||
| University Student Mentoring - IntoUniversity Gateshead | Volunteering opportunities | gateshead@intouniversity.org 0191 500 4821 |
Felling | Education / Training / Employment, Children, Students, Young People | |||
| Education Afterschool Club - Academic Support | Events and Activities | FREE EDUCATION FOCUSED AFTERSCHOOL CLUB! Available for Primary (7 years old +) and Secondary aged young people. Secondary: Monday and Thursday 4-5.30 Bring homework along and complete independently in a quiet space with access to resources (e.g. revision guides/computers/printing) and support from |
weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, starting from Monday, September 22, 2025 - 3:30pm, forever
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Felling, Gateshead Wide | Education / Training / Employment, Visits / Trips, Children, Families, Young People |
| IntoUniversity Gateshead | Organisation | IntoUniveristy is a national education organisation aiming to support young people to achieve! We are based in Felling and have a centre based in Design Works Business Centre ((NE10 0JP). We have lots of opportunities available for young people in the local area, including an education/learning | gateshead@intouniversity.org 0191 500 4821 |
Felling, Gateshead Wide | Education / Training / Employment, Visits / Trips, Children, Families, Students, Young People | ||
| DEAD GOOD | Organisation | DEAD GOOD Community Interest Company is an award-winning organisation run by sisters, Katy and Lindsey Vigurs. We are creative death workers and arts-based death educators. We run the virtual Mortal Portal on Substack and we tour a physical Mortal Portal (a large rainbow bell tent) at community | hello@deadgood.org 07905403729 |
Gateshead Wide | Help and Support, Dying/Death/Grief, Everyone | ||
| Male Caregivers Group | Events and Activities | Join us in the Tilly Stone for a session filled with of laughs, chats and good company! The Male Caregivers group gives local guys who care for a loved one a chance to meet other caregivers, have a brew and enjoy some time away from the caring role. If you’re caring for a friend or family member, we |
monthly on Friday, but only the last instance of this set, starting from Friday, September 26, 2025 - 11:00am, forever
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P.Mckinnell@carersfederation.co.uk 07889 088284 |
Gateshead Town Centre | Help and Support, Caregivers, Men | |
| HOT DESK FACILITIES | Rooms to Hire | TEAMS LIFE CENTRE offer hot desk facilities in their multi agency HUB for only £10 per day! As well as a desk and excellent WIFI connection there is a small kitchen facility, private consultancy rooms and meeting spaces. The community cafe offer good home cooked food for low prices too. Parking | margaret@teamslifecentre.org.uk 0191 4781003 |
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| Wonderful Rivers - Sculpture Fest 2025 | Events and Activities | Which wonderful creatures and plants live in and around our rivers? Join artist Suzie Winsor to make a fabulous fish hat, creating a winding river with Molly Barrett, or create music inspired by the sounds of the river with Hannabiell. You can also call into Tyne Derwent Way at Dunston Staiths to |
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Free - Drop in! | PolinaIvanova@gateshead.gov.uk |
Dunston, Swalwell, Teams | Animals / Pets / Wildlife, Arts / Crafts / Photography, Events / Festivals / Fairs, Outdoor Activities, Everyone, Adults, Children, Families |