Workshops & Classes in Tyne & Wear

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Improvers class

Improvers Class bookings: https://bookwhen.com/bohoarts?tags=improversclassesClasses take place in the Leonardo Hotel’s first-floor meeting rooms (accessible by stairs and lift). When you arrive, go straight upstairs to the first-floor reception room and wait there. Students usually start gathering about 15 minutes before class.

Thu 10 Sept20:00Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

via Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

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Alpine Planter Workshop

Join us to create your own bespoke alpine planter to take home with you. Alpine planters bring a variety of plants to a small space

Sat 12 SeptCowell's Garden Centre

via Cowell's Garden CentreLocal gem

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Around £45

Fused Glass Bowl Workshop with Kimoci Glass

Try your hand at fused glass and create a beautiful bowl.

Sat 12 SeptShipley Art Gallery

via Shipley Art GalleryLocal gem

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Get Connected Course

GET CONNECTED COURSE If you're new to City Church, we'd love to get to know you & help you get more connected to life at City Church! Our Get Connected Courses take place over THREE MONDAY EVENINGS: 14th, 21st & 28th September You'll find out more about: OUR VISION & VALUES: We want everyone to hear & get caught up into the big vision that God has given City Church! OUR TEAM: In a larger church, it can be hard to make connections to leadership. on this course there will be lots of time to ask questions & chat to our Senior Leaders, some of our staff team & other great people from our church! PLAYING YOUR PART: We believe that everyone has a really important role to play within the life of our church - we want to hear what you are passionate about & how you can begin to serve/give/help/love others!

Mon 14 Sept19:00City Church Newcastle

via City Church Newcastle

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taster class

Taster Class bookings: https://bookwhen.com/bohoarts?tags=tasterClasses take place in the Leonardo Hotel’s first-floor meeting rooms (accessible by stairs and lift). When you arrive, go straight upstairs to the first-floor reception room and wait there. Students usually start gathering about 15 minutes before class.

Tue 15 Sept19:00Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

via Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

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2026 Block 5 Online

2026 Block 5 Online A five week course of fully-online fiddle tuition, accessible on Zoom and YouTube from anywhere and at any time. In-depth sets of Video Tutorials, which include elements of technique, tunes taught by the phrase and a detailed look at bowing, ornamentation or stylistic interpretation. Wednesday evening live Zoom calls, 7.00 – 8.30 pm, including Fiddle Practice and Tune Learning in the Zoom workshop, plus playthroughs of previous tunes which form our core repertoire. Recordings of all Zoom calls available for catch-up on demand. Live tuition from Stewart Hardy, Grace Smith and Sophy Ball 2026 Block 5 Online will run from Wednesday 16th Sept – 14th October Full details will be available on the Classes page – please read before purchasing. Bookings available soon via the Shop. Our Saturday workshop for NEFS 2026 Block 5 will take place on 3rd October, and can be booked separately. Please email or use the contact form for any queries.

Wed 16 Sept20:00North East Fiddle School

via North East Fiddle School

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Blue Morpho pinning and Prosecco

Blue Morpho butterfly pinning and prosecco In this workshop you will discover the basics of preparing, setting & preserving a series of amazing specimens. You will learn the techniques of pinning multiple butterflies along with the stunning blue morpho butterfly. The Blue Morpho Butterfly (Morpho didius) is one of the most stunning butterfly on the planet. It’s wingspan reaching up to 6 inches…Such a wonderful natural beauty to admire and study. ALL curious creations you preserve get to come home with you – and last forever. Each ticket includes: 1.5 hour workshop with taxidermist Sherene Scott 3 smaller butterflies to pin & take home Your very own preserved Blue Morpho butterfly to proudly display at home A glass or two of Prosecco each(non alcoholic options also available) A fun, encouraging, social safe space to meet like-minded souls! FYI: Super limited to 4 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment! Ground floor is wheelchair accessible for the workshop but our toilet facilities are upstairs Where to find us: Moth Metal Piercing 8 Hannington Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE61JT Free on street parking Byker, Manors and Jesmond metro stops are equally as close to the shop, allow 15 min walk from either of the stops No creatures are killed for this art! Moth Studios places utmost importance in ensuring all specimens are responsibly & legally sourced, logged, stored and mounted.

Thu 17 Sept19:30Moth-Studios

via Moth-Studios

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North East Deaf Youth Theatre - September 2026 Workshop

Image credit - Von Fox Promotions Come along for an exciting Autumn with the North East Deaf Youth Theatre! Save the dates for 19th September, 17th October, 14th November, and 17th December from 9:30am - 11:30am. (Please note that our December session will be a Christmas Go and See trip). We aim to support deaf children and young people (ages 5-12) to enhance their creative skills, their confidence and form new friendships in an inclusive and encouraging environment. In partnership with leading deaf arts organisation Turtléar, we explore the realm of theatre through storytelling, acting, creative writing, a lot of fun drama games and much more! Together, we’ll produce original productions to proudly share to the community along with friends and family. Our workshops are facilitated by Creative Associate and founder of Turtléar, EJ Raymond. EJ is profoundly deaf and a BSL user with a BA in Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. They are also an actor and writer who’s passion inspire many young creatives to venture into film making, performing and more! Monthly Sessions for 2026 Our sessions, held on the third Saturday of each month, offer a safe and supportive space for deaf children to explore their creativity and connect with peers. Where: Gosforth Civic Theatre When: 9:30 am – 11:30 am Who: Children aged 5–12 years Reserve Your Spot Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Register here or, if you have any questions, you can email us.

Sat 19 Sept09:30Unfolding Theatre

via Unfolding Theatre

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Around £157.50

Diesel Train Driving Experience

Take control of a historic diesel locomotive at Tanfield Railway in this unique, private driving experience lasting 40 minutes. Participants aged 21+ get complimentary day travel and a goody bag.

Sun 20 Sept11:50Tanfield Railway

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £38.95

D.I.Y - Charm + Chat Workshop - September 26'

Join us for a relaxed Sunday for the best jewellery making experience! Bring your besties, sip on a drink, and enjoy a good catch-up while you craft something special.

Sun 20 Sept13:30Matcha Events Ltd

via Matcha Events LtdLocal gem

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beginners course

Beginners course bookings: https://bookwhen.com/bohoarts?tags=beginnerscourseClasses take place in the Leonardo Hotel’s first-floor meeting rooms (accessible by stairs and lift). When you arrive, go straight upstairs to the first-floor reception room and wait there. Students usually start gathering about 15 minutes before class.

Thu 24 Sept20:00Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

via Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

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beginners course

Beginners course bookings: https://bookwhen.com/bohoarts?tags=beginnerscourseClasses take place in the Leonardo Hotel’s first-floor meeting rooms (accessible by stairs and lift). When you arrive, go straight upstairs to the first-floor reception room and wait there. Students usually start gathering about 15 minutes before class.

Tue 29 Sept20:00Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

via Leonardo Hotel Newcastle

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2026 Block 5 Saturday

Saturday Full-day Workshop Saturday 3rd October 10.00 am – 5.00 pm at Wylam Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Wylam NE41 8AA Tea/coffee included, please bring your own lunch.Fiddle tuition from Stewart Hardy and Sophy Ball In-person group fiddle tuition focusing on developing fiddle technique. Workshops on both tunes and technique. In-depth fiddle teaching aimed at competent beginners through to upper intermediates. The day includes 3 mixed ability workshops and a tutor-guided session. Full details will be available on the Classes page – please read before purchasing.Bookings available soon via the Shop. Buy the 2026 Block 5 Online Option as well, and receive a discount for booking both – the discount will be applied in your basket Please email or use the contact form for with any queries.

Sat 3 Oct11:00North East Fiddle School

via North East Fiddle School

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Luna Moth pinning workshop

In this workshop you will discover the basics of preparing, setting & preserving a series of amazing specimens. You will learn the techniques of pinning multiple butterflies along with the stunning Luna Moth The Luna moth (Actias luna)also called the American moon moth…Such a wonderful natural beauty to admire and study. ALL curious creations you preserve get to come home with you – and last forever. Each ticket includes: 1.5 hour workshop with taxidermist Sherene Scott 3 smaller butterflies to pin & take home Your very own preserved Luna Moth to proudly display at home A fun, encouraging, social safe space to meet like-minded souls! FYI: Super limited to 4 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment! Ground floor is wheelchair accessible for the workshop but our toilet facilities are upstairs Where to find us: Moth Metal Piercing 8 Hannington Street Newcastle upon Tyne NE61JT Free on street parking Byker, Manors and Jesmond metro stops are equally as close to the shop, allow 15 min walk from either of the stops No creatures are killed for this art! Moth Studios places utmost importance in ensuring all specimens are responsibly & legally sourced, logged, stored and mounted. We love animals and treat them with the respect they deserve in both life and afterlife. Going forward, Moth Studios will be hosting smaller alternative experiences every other month.

Sat 3 Oct17:30Moth-Studios

via Moth-Studios

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Autumn Lino-Printing Workshop

Come along to another fantastic creative workshop with Carrie and discover the art of lino printing.

Sun 4 Oct13:00Land of Oak and Iron

via Land of Oak and Iron

Festivals & EventsWorkshops & Classes

Around £157.50

Diesel Train Driving Experience

Take control of a historic diesel locomotive at Tanfield Railway in this unique, private driving experience lasting 40 minutes. Participants aged 21+ get complimentary day travel and a goody bag.

Sun 11 Oct11:50Tanfield Railway

via Tanfield RailwayLocal gem

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Halloween Death’ Head Hawk-Moth Preservation

Join taxidermist Sherene Scott for the only workshop of its kind in the North East, learning how to preserve a number of specimens that you get to take home, including… the Death’s-Head Hawk Moth! It’s Halloween season! And in this rare & intimate workshop, you’ll learn the basics in preparing, setting & preserving a series of enchanting insects. You’ll start with butterflies before moving onto the hauntingly beautiful Death’s-Head Hawk Moth (Acherontia Atropos), famous for the skull-like pattern on its thorax (and Silence of The Lambs, obvs). Even cooler, ALL curious creations you preserve get to come home with you – and last forever! Each ticket includes: 1.5 hour workshop with professional taxidermist Sherene Scott (aka THE MOTHER OF MOTH) Your very own preserved Death’s-Head Hawk Moth to proudly display at home Your own preserved set of enchanting butterflies to take home •Halloween refreshments & sweets A fun, encouraging safe space to meet like-minded souls! FYI: Tickets go faster than a bat outta hell for these workshops. This one is limited to 4 spaces – so book early to avoid disappointment!

Fri 16 Oct19:30Moth-Studios

via Moth-Studios

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