Dates
Tuesday 16 September
Tuesday 23 September
Tuesday 30 September
Tuesday 7 October
Tuesday 14 October
Tuesday 21 October
Visitor information
Crafty Kids take place on Tuesdays during term time.
Time
10.30-11.30am
Price
£3 (plus booking fee) per child
Booking
Book April - October 2025 here.
Please book a ticket for all children who will be participating.
We do accept walk ups but this is subject to availability and we only run the session if enough people have pre-booked.
About
A fun-filled 1 hour session led by our friendly Early Years specialist, Steph. Each session is based around a theme found in the artworks, such as colour, texture, line, and animals, which are designed for 2-5 year olds.
Discover the gallery with your little ones, and support their early development in a fun and relaxed way. In these sessions, families will discover the artworks, get creative with a range of art materials, and explore the gallery together. There will be stories, songs, and fun creative activities - all designed to actively engage pre-schoolers with the gallery.
First, we'll gather for stories and singing. No need to sit still for long though - we'll be going exploring, doing treasure hunts around the gallery, and playing creatively to help us discover the artworks on display. At each session, your child will make something to take home, using a wide range of art materials, including ones that they may not have tried before.
After the session, please enjoy the gallery at your leisure. We provide space for families to enjoy a packed lunch. If you want a cafe, the nearest is at Gateshead Central Library, just along the street.
- Activities designed for 2-5 year olds, but younger accompanying siblings also welcome.
- Please book a ticket for all children who will be participating. Sibling discount available.
- One adult per participating child, due to space restrictions.
- Disabled parents may bring a PA or Carer for support - please book relevant ticket.
- Sessions run fortnightly on Tuesdays, with a break for school holidays.
Parent/carer reviews:
'Excellent session, well planned short activities for the children. Lovely interaction with the children and parents. Thank you very much.'
'Lovely session. Well paced and very interactive - our first time but we'll come again'.
