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Things to do this weekend in the North East
NARS Summer Glow Masterclass with Jen Lyons
When: Friday 16th May 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Where: Fenwick Newcastle
Price: £20
Join us in Fenwick Newcastle on Friday 16th May for a special NARS beauty masterclass with expert makeup artist Jen Lyons, learning how to achieve a perfect summer complexion using NARS’ innovative products.
Your £20 ticket includes:
- Welcome drink when you arrive at 5:30pm
- Seated masterclass from 5:45pm-6:30pm
- Q&A session from 6:30pm-6:45pm
- Lovely goody bag to take home
- Fully redeemable against any NARS purchase on the night
- Extra gift with purchase for sales over £60
From Joséphine Bowes: Trendsetters and Trailblazers – The Bowes Museum
When: Currently on display
Where: Bowes Museum
This landmark exhibition is a celebration of The Bowes Museum’s co-founder, Joséphine Bowes.
To mark her 200th anniversary, this spectacular display showcases an array of eclectic art from across three centuries. This includes paintings, sculptures, textiles and ceramics from artists like Pablo Picasso and Sir Grayson Perry CBE, to contemporaries such as Joy Labinjo and Lucy Waters.
Love Your Local Market
When: Saturday 17th May 2025
Where: Stockton High Street
Celebrate Stockton’s market culture and heritage at the annual Love Your Local Market event.
There will be free face painting and crafts for children, along with a host of free prizes and market vouchers, plus a chance to grab a photo and meet a popular children’s character or two.
The Late Shows at Cobalt Studios
When: Friday 16th May 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: Cobalt Studios
Price: free
From our backyard all the way to our topfloor take a wander around Cobalt, peak into artists studios, enjoy a BBQ, have a go at D-Jing with L.A.D’s, find artwork, dance classes, choirs & live music on the way.
Take part in a whirlwind pop up theatrical piece created & performed by Ziza Patrick.
With These Hands – Laing Art Gallery
When: Friday 16th May 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: Laing Art Gallery
Price: £10
With These Hands is the Laing Art Gallery’s newest exhibition exploring the representation of craft in paintings, drawings and prints.
Admire dispays of art produced from the 1750s onwards, which draw attention to the roles of hand crafts and workmanship over time.
From blacksmiths to industrial forges, drawing rooms to weaving sheds, this exhibition shows society’s changing attitudes towards craft and the growth of industry, with a particular focus on women’s lives.
Sew Your Own Ruffle Tote Bag!
When: Saturday 17th May 10:30am – 12:30pm
Where: The Creative Studio
Price: £33.22
Come join us to learn how to sew your very own ruffle tote bag, perfect for beginners – it’s gonna be sew much fun!
Add a touch of handmade charm to your accessories with this beginner-friendly sewing workshop! Learn how to create your own ruffle tote bag—a stylish and practical piece that’s perfect for everyday use.
Using beautiful fabrics (included in the price), you’ll discover how to sew ruffles, construct a sturdy tote, and finish your project with a professional touch. No prior sewing experience? No problem! This class is perfect for beginners looking to gain confidence with a sewing machine.
girls get together: sip & paint pottery painting – Canny Crafty Newcastle
When: Saturday 17th May 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Where: Canny Crafty Newcastle
Price: £27.80
Sip prosecco and try your hand at pottery painting during this fun social night at Canny Crafty.
Pick a pot, then paint it using your own imagination or feel inspired by something you’ve seen.
This event is designed to let you get creative, socialise and have fun!
Girls That Rave – Digital
When: Saturday May 17th 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Where: Digital
Price: £12.50
This women-only rave is a safe space for anyone who identifies as female and wants a night of great music, dancing and unforgettable vibes.
Female DJs will blast out house, techno, and club anthems from every era. Throw mind-blowing visuals and lighting into the mix, and you’ve got an electrifying rave for all the party gals out there!
This night is designed for women, by women. Men will be turned away at the door.
Swap & Share: Books – BALTIC
When: Sunday May 18th 10:00am – 4:30pm
Where: BALTIC
Price: free
Swap your preloved books at this Swap & Share event in BALTIC’s Front Room.
This is a superb way of dusting off the books you no longer read, giving them a new life and refreshing your own bookshelf.
Simply pop into the BALTIC to drop off your unwanted books (you can do this on the day or any time before the event), then have a browse of the other books on offer!
There will be a range of non-fiction and fiction for adults, teens, kids and babies.
Craft & Flea Makers Market – Boiler Shop
When: Sunday May 18th 10:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Boiler Shop
Price: £2.50
Browse a treasure trove of stalls selling illustrations, plants, candles, accessories, vintage collections and much more.
The selection of traders has been carefully curated based on their high-quality, on-trend items. Support small and local businesses while treating yourself to something nice!
girls get together x castle arts: sip & paint – Revolución de Cuba
When: Sunday May 18th 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Where: Revolución de Cuba Newcastle
Price: £25.63
Get stuck into an afternoon of painting and prosecco with this sip & paint event, which is in collaboration with Castle Arts.
Using paints from Castle Arts’ new collection, you’ll get to unleash your creative side on a canvas. Paint what comes to you in the moment or use inspiration from a picture you have.
The ticket price includes all materials, a welcome drink, a cupcake, and even a goodie bag from Castle Arts!
Sip & Sculpt | The Alchemist Newcastle by Meetthesocial
When: Sunday May 18th 2:30pm – 5:00pm
Where: The Alchemist Newcastle
Price: from £30
Meet The Social presents its most popular and in-demand event: The Sculpt and Sip Experience.
We aim to encapsulate GOOD VIBES AND GOOD MUSIC!
What is included in your Ticket:
- Customers will be given a welcome glass of Prosecco, or a token for a drink of their choice to be used during the event depending on the ticket!!
- Clay and all that is required to make a master piece
- A bag to take your creation home!
Nature Discovery Festival – The Trees of Hebburn Riverside
When:Saturday May 17th
Where: Hebburn Riverside Park
Price: Free
Do you know your Alders from your Elders? Join Canny Wild CIC on a guided walk around the park, using bark, leaves and cones to identify trees. We’ll also discuss the history and myths surrounding some of the things we find. Everyone will leave with a better understanding of the park and the importance of trees within it.
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