Arts and Crafts in the Pop Up Ashington Group Hut

Time

12noon-3pm.

Drop in, no need to book. 

Price 

Included with Annual Pass. 

Suggested donation £1. 

The Pop Up Ashington Group Hut, designed by artist Imogen Cloët, is inspired by the hut in which the Ashington Group met to make and talk about their artworks. 

Over the six weeks of summer holidays, there will be a changing programme of activities: 

Saturday18 July - Saturday 2nd August

Create your own football pennant 

The North East's passion for football stretches across the whole of the region, whether you support Newcastle United or Sunderland AFC, or a local team like Ashington AFC, Bedlington Terriers or Blyth Spartans. 

Inspired by the painting 'Half Time at the Rec (Welfare)' by Oliver Kilbourn (1937), come and have a go at creating your own football pennant. 

Monday 3 August - Sunday 16 August: 

Oom Pah Pah

inspired by the amazing brass instruments played by members of Colliery Brass Bands. Pick a player and create your own imaginary brass instrument using the materials provided. The wackier the better!

Monday 17 August - Monday 31 August:

Whippet, Whippet

Come along and create your own colourful take on one of the North East’s most loved dog breeds – the whippet! A favourite companion of pitmen beyond the colliery, whippets hold a special place in local history. Take inspiration from the iconic painting “Whippets” by George Blessed, on display in the Ashington Group Collection Gallery, and craft your own unique doggie creation.

These activities have been devised by artist Paul Merrick and inspired by art on display in the Ashington Group Gallery. 

A friendly member of staff will be on hand to help, but we ask that children are not left unattended and are supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. Grown-ups are encourage to have a go and get creative too. 

Supported by Arts Council England and Northumberland County Council.

This event is part of our Ways to Play programme of free and low-cost family-friendly activities.

Ways to Play is sponsored by Tyne and Wear Metro