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What’s on this weekend in the North East
Ouseburn Market
When: 14th and 15th December, 10am – 3pm
Where: Stepney Bank, Ouseburn
Price: Free
Ouseburn Market returns this weekend for its Christmas edition after being postponed last weekend due to bad weather.
You can expect a gorgeous weekend of festive fun, great food and a horde of incredible indie makers from around the North East.
Perfect for getting all your Christmas shopping done in one place.
Festive Bath Bomb Workshop – Shipley Art Gallery
When: Saturday 14th December, 10:00am – 11:30am
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: £18 + booking fee
Learn how to make your own Christmas bath bombs in this hands-on workshop.
You’ll get to make up to five bath bombs using two different festive fragrances. Choose from a range of moulds to shape your bath bombs and try adding hidden pigment, so that an extra colour will be revealed when it’s placed in water.
Cardboard packaging is provided, which you can decorate at home to make a beautifully wrapped gift.
All bath bombs are vegan, cruelty-free, and nut-free.
Wild Walk: Wild Bird Feeding Stations – Washington Wetland Centre
When: Saturday 14th December, 11:00am – 12:00pm
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: free (with general admission)
This hour-long wild walk lets you take in the sights and sounds of the reserve in winter.
You’ll look at an array of woodland birds on and around the feeding stations in Hawthorn Wood and The Lookout.
The Centre’s wardens will lead the way, so you can ask them any questions you have during the walk. You can also practise your wildlife identification skills with their expert tips and hints!
It also provides a great opportunity for photographers, who can capture the beautiful creatures that appear along the walk.
Festive Bespoke Jewellery Workshop – Life Science Centre
When: Saturday 14th December, 11:00am – Sunday 15th December 4:00pm
Where: Life Science Centre
Price: from £10.50
Create beautiful bespoke jewellery during this one-hour workshop at the Life Science Centre.
Under the guidance of an expert from Colourbuzz, you’ll learn how to use traditional multimedia techniques to make a necklace or pair of earrings.
The session will take place in the festively decorated Making Studios overlooking the Centre’s massive glowing Earth. Workshops last one hour and there are three slots on each day: 11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm.
The ticket price includes admission to the rest of the Life Science Centre, so you can enjoy the other festive activities and exhibitions happening there too!
Fun Floristry: Make a Christmas Wreath – Shipley Art Gallery
When: Saturday 14th December, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Shipley Art Gallery
Price: £30 + booking fee
Make a beautiful Christmas wreath at Shipley Art Gallery.
Under the guidance of qualified florist Hollie of Button Rose Floral Design, you’ll create your own wreath using fresh foliage, ribbons, dried fruit, baubles and more.
Personalise it however you like and hang it on your door!
Elf Academy – Washington Wetland Centre
When: Sunday 15th December 10:00am – 2:30pm
Where: Washington Wetland Centre
Price: £12
Take part in a special elf workshop at Washington Wetland Centre and earn a very important Elf-tificate!
Aimed at children 4 years and older, these sessions will cover everything they need to know, including ‘elf’ & safety guidelines, the spirit of kindness, gift wrapping for beginners and essential craft skills.
Under the guidance of bigger elves, little ones will create their own wooden crafts, concoct magic reindeer food, wrap a gifted book for charity and more.
The experience will finish with the much-anticipated graduation ceremony and a warming drink.
Elf fancy dress is strongly encouraged!
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