Family Arts Festival: October half term

Back for October half term, join us at the gallery for fun and creative activities inspired by the paintings, textiles, ceramic and glass artworks on display.

Tuesday 25 October: Big Bold Flowers

Explore the still life exhibition then have a go at making your own largescale floral artwork, and a 3D flower sculpture.

We're going big and bold in this workshop, with scissors, glue, and loads of colourful paper! Create layers of paper shapes and play around with composition to create a unique floral design. You'll create a big flower poster to take home, inspired by the artworks on display.

You'll also make a 3D flower sculpture using paper and cardboard, which can be displayed in a vase at home.

Thursday 27 October: Spooky Silhouettes

Make your own spooky silhouette picture for Hallowe'en, using card, pastels and paint sticks. Take inspiration from the autumn landscape paintings and curiosities on display and create your own unique artwork. Also, make a Hallowe'en lantern to bring some vibrant festivity to the dark nights.

This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low cost family-friendly activities. Make your ‘Ways to Play’ adventure a great value day out by travelling to our venues by the Metro and / or Ferry.  Up to three children aged 11 and under can travel for free on the Metro and the Shields Ferry with a fare-paying adult. Metro is the convenient, fast and frequent way to get to your favourite attractions and now it’s even more affordable. Find out more

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro

Our nearest Metro station is Gateshead Interchange (20 minute walk.)