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14 artsy things to do in the North East
A Seat at The Table – The Magic Hat Café, Newcastle
When: Sunday 19th October, 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Where: The Magic Hat Café, Newcastle
Price: From £33
Join Freska and The Table Project for A Seat at The Table, a women-led supper club celebrating community, connection and great food. Enjoy seasonal sharing plates, an arrival drink, and a warm, communal dining experience in support of Smart Works Newcastle. Expect a curated clothing rail, a fundraising raffle and plenty of good conversation — all in the cosy setting of The Magic Hat Café.
Paint your Mate: for Duos or Strangers
When: Friday the 17th October, 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Where: Port Independent
Price: £15
Looking for a fun and creative night out? Grab a partner or a friend and join us for Partner Portrait Painting!
YMP x The Warren Gig Swap – Sunderland
When: Friday the 17th October, 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Where: Independent
Price: £6.13
Join us for the first ever collaboration between The Warren, a youth service based in Hull that provides emerging musicians with support rehearsing, recording and releasing, and the Young Musicians Project, a collection of songwriting and music support groups for 11-19 year olds in Sunderland.
Miniature Worlds: Little Landscapes from Thomas Bewick to Beatrix Potter
When: Saturday the 18th October, 9:00am – Tuesday the 28th 4:30pm
Where: Laing Art Gallery
Price: £11
Miniature Worlds: Little Landscapes from Thomas Bewick to Beatrix Potter is a must-see art exhibition at Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle. Perfect for art lovers, families, and anyone looking for things to do in Newcastle and the North East, the exhibition showcases over 130 works.
Glass painted vases – Durham
When: Saturday the 18th October, 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: Field & Fodder
Price: £20
Transform a plain glass vase into a stunning masterpiece with glass paint, vibrant colours and a durable finish.
Pumpkin Flower Arrangement Workshop
When: Saturday the 18th October, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Derwent Manor Hotel
Price: £47.95
Celebrate the beauty of autumn with an evening of creativity and seasonal charm!
Oktoberfest – Newcastle Times Square
When: Saturday the 18th October, 12:00pm – 11:00pm
Where: Newcastle Times Square
Price: £7.50
Oktoberfest is returning to Newcastle’s Times Square for its grandest event yet.
DIY Photo-Tech with Victoria Doyle – Ouseburn
When: Saturday the 18th October, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Cobalt Studios
Price: £9.04
In this workshop, participants learn how to get the most out of working with phone cameras.
Beginners Cricut™ Workshop: Make A Personalised Autumnal Mug
When: Saturday the 18th October, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: John Lewis Newcastle
Price: £10
In this cosy, autumn-inspired session, you’ll unlock the basics of Cricut Design Space™ and Cricut Smart Cutting Machines while crafting your very own personalised mug; ideal for sipping pumpkin spice lattes!
Cake and sip (disco theme) – North Shields
When: Saturday the 18th October, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Scott & Wilson
Price: £16.96
Get ready to boogie down at the grooviest event in town! Join us for a afternoon of delicious cakes and tasty sips.
Sculpt and Sip | Kabin @ Kabannas Newcastle
When: Saturday the 18th October, 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Where: Kabin @ Kabannas
Price: £35.37
Join us for a creative night of drinking and sculpting in Newcastle! No previous sculpting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing!
Sound Bath at Karma Coast
When: Saturday the 18th October, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: Karma Coast
Price: £16.96
Relax, unwind and listen to the sounds of Tibetan bowl and other instruments whilst you drift away for 60 minutes.
Ginger’s Flea Market – Newcastle
When: Sunday the 19th October, 11:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Karma Coast
Price: £2.50
A flea market filled with vintage fashion, homewares and collectibles alongside curated makers, coffee and incredible street food!
Darling October Craft Social: Zines, Collages & Tote Bags
When: Sunday the 19th October, 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Tyneside Bar Cafe
Price: £4
At the cosy Tyneside Bar Cafe, grab anything from an iced apple pie latte to a popcorn espresso martini and get stuck in. Cut, stick, draw, decorate, and chat.
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