We host a variety of events throughout the year from selling exhibitions, lecture series, workshops, talks and most recently a Christmas Market.
A talk by Dr Melanie Stephenson with lunch Saturday 28 November 2026, 12.00 - 3.00pm - £12 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Dr Stephenson's talk from our WeGotTickets page. Please note, there is a £12 charge for this talk which includes lunch afterwards (£17 for non-members). This talk complements Dr Stephenson’s research … Continue reading “Elizabeth Davies, Jarrow”: women in the Newcastle Art School
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Join artist Donna Cheshire in a workshop inspired by her recent travels and observations “I’ve been travelling around a lot … Continue reading “The Street Where I’d Live” workshop making folded townscapes using fabric and appliqué with Donna Cheshire
Saturday 24th October 11.30 till 2.30 - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Lindsey's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Please note: we are currently unable to accommodate non-members at our workshops. Stop painting every leaf and start painting the light! Join artist Lindsey McLaren for a focused 3-hour workshop on the art … Continue reading Workshop: Simplify the Landscape with Lindsey McLaren
Saturday 12 September 2026, 11.30 - 3.30pm - £20 for Friends.. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Do you knit or would you like to learn? This workshop is for you! Join Textile Artist Louise Underwood to learn about the history of knitting, the many different techniques, and find … Continue reading Knitting Know How with Louise Underwood
Here's a quick walkthrough of our exhibition in the Ex Libris Gallery https://youtube.com/shorts/igUdPVdZp74 The exhibition is open until 4pm Friday 17 July 2026
Our summer exhibition 2026 is currently on show in the Ex Libris Gallery at the University of Newcastle. We are having a preview of sorts on Saturday 11th July from 12-2pm in the Gallery. We have over twenty exhibitors this year and works in oil, watercolour, collage, prints and photographs, most of which are for … Continue reading Summer Exhibition 2026 preview
Saturday 25 July 2026, 11 - 1pm - £20 for Friends, £30 for non-members. You can also buy tickets for Kath's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Join artist Kath Price for this fun project that makes use of recycled glass/plastic jars, tin cans, fabric scraps including organzas, lace and sari strips to create a lantern … Continue reading Workshop: Tree decorations for your summer garden with Kath Price
Saturday 27th June 11.30 till 2.30 - £20 for Friends, £30 for non-members. You can also buy tickets for Lindsey's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Stop painting every leaf and start painting the light! Join artist Lindsey McLaren for a focused 3-hour workshop on the art of simplification. You will learn how to cut through … Continue reading Workshop: Simplify the Landscape in Oils with Lindsey McLaren
Mood Boards, Sashiko stitching and Yoga and Meditation with Jo Cousin, Jo Duncan and Sophie Cousin Saturday 18 April, 11-3pm. You can also buy tickets for the workshop from our WeGotTickets page. This workshop will be divided into three parts.Part 1 - 11:30 - 12:30: Mood Boards- (Jo Cousin)Part 2 - 12:30-14:30: Sashiko stitching- (Jo … Continue reading “In the moment“ a workshop in 3 parts:
Saturday 28 March 2026, 11 - 3pm. You can also buy tickets for Vivien's workshop from our WeGotTickets page. Ribbon embroidery is a three-dimensional needlework technique that uses narrow, flexible ribbons instead of traditional thread to create textured, raised designs. It is frequently used to create floral motifs, and embellishments on clothing, quilts, and home … Continue reading An Introduction to ribbon embroidery with Vivien Jackson
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