Upcoming Events
Check out these upcoming events to discover where Green Heart will be popping up with a stall or to deliver a workshop over the next few months. We're just waiting on confirmation for some Autumn/Winter Markets and Craft Fairs and will share details as soon as possible.
You’ll also find details of sewing classes and opportunities to book a table (sewing machine, overlocker and equipment included) at Greenesfield Business Centre that you can book onto here.
Here at Green Heart, our passion is upcycling and you can find out more about our upcycling workshops here.
Autumn & Winter Fairs
Friday 25 September from 9am to 5pm: Autumn Fair in Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG
Saturday 3 October: Arts Market at High Bridge Works, 39 High Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1EW
Friday 30 October from 5pm until late: Spooky Night Market at Bensham Grove Community Centre, Sidney Grove, Gateshead NE8 2XD
Sunday 6 December from 11am to 4pm: Queer Christmas Fayre ONE Centre, 2B Stonehills, Pelaw, Gateshead, NE10 0HW
FACING THE FUTURE WITH COURAGE & HOPE
Do you wonder where this world is heading?
Do you suffer from climate anxiety?
Do you wish you could talk about your fears for the future?
Well, we do! Join us for a monthly gentle conversation about tough realities.
Tuesday 22 September from 7pm to 9pmat Workshop 6, Greenesfield Business Centre, Gateshead, NE8 1PQ
Topic: Preparing for El Nino
Cost: £3 to cover refreshments and room hire
Age:18+
Not affiliated to any political party or activist group
September Community Textile Craft Sewcial
Tuesday 15 September: Autumn Fabric Crafts (Max 15 people)
From 1:30-3pm in the Trinity Square Meeting Room, Management Suite, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG
Come along and make your own mushrooms, pumpkins and leaves from fabric scraps to decorate your home with Autumn vibes. We'll spend a cosy afternoon together, mostly hand stitching with a little machine sewing. All materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary.
Cost: £5
Click here for the Eventbrite link to sign up now.
Alternative Community Sewcial
Do you love clothes but hate the effect the fast fashion industry is having on the planet? Are you curious about what sustainable fashion might look like? Are you tempted to pick up a needle but don't know where to start? Do you want to meet with like-minded people to discover the joy of sewing and chatting together?
Join us for this monthly discussion about a particular aspect of sustainable fashion and textile waste alongside a fun related sewing activity for all levels of experience.
Next Session:-
Tuesday 29 September 6:30-8pm: Sewing As An Act Of Rebellion
Future Sessions:-
Tuesday 20 October 6:30-8pm: The True Cost Of A Pair Of Jeans
Tuesday 17 November 6:30-8pm: Dreaming Of An Alternative Christmas
Tuesday 8 December 6:30-8pm: Conscious Dressing For The Festive Season
Venue: Workshop 6, Greenesfield Business Centre, Mulgrave Terrace, Gateshead NE8 1PQ
Cost: £5
Click here for the Eventbrite link to sign up now.
October Community Textile Craft Sewcial
Tuesday 13 October: Make your own Spooky Scrappy Doll (Max 15 people)
From 1:30-3pm in the Trinity Square Meeting Room, Management Suite, Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG
We'll provide everything you need to create your own member of our Scrappy Gang with a spooky Halloween vibe. This event includes a mix of hand and machine sewing. All materials and equipment provided. No experience necessary.
