WHATS ON
The Hearth Arts Centre is a warm and welcoming space where art, culture, and community come together. We offer a diverse range of expert-led creative workshops, courses, and classes—perfect for rekindling old passions or discovering new ones.
Connect with vibrant community groups and enjoy events that celebrate music, theatre, and film. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to advance your expertise, take a look below to see what's on offer—we look forward to welcoming you.

Community Group
SPRING Sew-Cial
Friday, 27.02.2026, 10am-12:30pm, £10.00, Led by Jessica Kinnersley

Workshop I Willow
FORAGING BASKET
Saturday, 28.02.2026, 10am-4pm, £80, Led by Hand & Heart Basketry

Workshop I Print
BEGINNERS CYANOTYPE
Saturday, 28.02.26, 10am-1pm, £30, Led by Emily Surash in the Hearth Hub

Workshop I Mixed Media
GOLDFINCHES & TEASELS
Sunday, 01.03.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

Workshop I Pastels
DISCOVERING PASTELS
Saturday, 07.03.26, 10am-4pm, £75, Taught by Fiona Carvell

Workshop I Textiles
PORTRAIT OF A PLACE
Sunday, 08.03.2026, 10am - 4pm, £65 Materials included, bring own sewing kit, Led by Mandy Pattullo

Workshop I Felts
Wet Felted Landscape
Wednesday, 18.03.2026, 10am - 3.30pm, £75, Led by Claire Priestley of Teesdale Felt

True Story I Theatre
366 DAYS OF KINDNESS
Friday, 20.03.26, 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £15/£12, Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Workshop I Textiles
FRAMED MEMORIES
Saturday, 21.03.2026, 10:30 - 4pm, £50.00, Led by Jessica Kinnersley

Film Screening
ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT
Saturday, 21.03.26, 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £5/£3, Tyne Valley Film Festival 2026 Screening

Workshop I Print
WET CYANOTYPE
Sunday, 22.03.26, 2pm-4.30pm, £40, Led by Emily Surash in the Hearth Hub

2 Day Workshop I Pastels
MOVEMENT IN STILL LIFE
Saturday, 28 & 29.03.26, 10am-4pm, £155 for 2 days, Led by Fiona Carvell

Workshop I Willow
ROUND BASKETRY
Saturday & Sunday, 11 & 12.04.26, 10am-4pm, £120 for 2-Day Workshop, Led by Hand & Heart Basketry

6 Week Course
LEARN TO PAINT & DRAW
Wednesdays, 15.04.2026 to 20.05.2026, 2 - 4pm, £120 for all session, 6 weeks, Led by Niki Black

Workshop I Print
BEGINNERS CYANOTYPE
Saturday, 18.04.26, 2pm-4.30pm, £30, Led by Emily Surash in the Hearth Hub

Workshop I Pastels
BIG SKIES IN PASTEL
Saturday, 18.04.26, 10am - 4pm, £75, Led by Fiona Carvell

Workshop I Textiles
GORGEOUS NOTHINGS
Sunday, 19.04.2026, 10am - 4pm, £65 Materials included, bring own sewing kit ,Led by Mandy Pattullo

Meeting I AGM
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Thursday, 30.04.26, 6.30pm, hosted by The Hearth Arts Centre

Workshop I Textiles
MINI LANDSCAPE BOBBINS
Friday, 08.05. 2026, 10am - 1pm, £27.50, Led by Jessica Kinnersley

Workshop I Textiles
BLOOM
Saturday, 09.05.2026, 10:30am - 4pm, £50.00, Led by Jessica Kinnersley

2 Day Workshop I Pastels
FLOW & RUSH - SEASCAPES
Saturday, 16 & 17.05.26, 10am - 4pm, £155 for 2 days, Led by Fiona Carvell

Live Music I Spoken Word
ON SYCAMORE GAP
Saturday, 16.05.26, 7.30pm (doors 7pm), £15/£12, Highlights Rural Touring Scheme

Live Music I Gig
TOM BRIGHT
Saturday, 23.05.26, 7.30-9.30pm (doors 7pm), £15/£10, Heliocentric Entertainment

Workshop I Mixed Media
TULIPS: PETALS & PAINT
Sunday, 24.05.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

Workshop I Mixed Media
WOOLLY WONDERS
Sunday, 13.06.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

Workshop I Mixed Media
WOODPECKERS
Sunday, 05.07.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

Workshop I Mixed Media
SHAKE YOUR TAIL FEATHERS
Saturday, 12.09.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

Workshop I Pastels
A WATERFALL IN PASTEL
Saturday, 26.09.26, 10am-4pm, £75, Led by Fiona Carvell

Workshop I Mixed Media
FEISTY FOX CUBS
Saturday, 18.10.26, 10:30am - 4pm, £50, Led by Jina Gelder

2 Day Workshop I Pastels
AUTUMN IN PASTEL
Saturday, 31.10.26, 10am-4pm, £155pp for 2 days, Led by Fiona Carvell

Community Group
HEARTH WOOL GROUP
2nd & 4th Tues of month, 1.30pm - 4pm, £4 a session, Led by Liz Reed

Music Education
PURPLE BEAR MUSIC
Tuesday, once a week from 9.9.25, 10-11, £5, Led by Purple Bear Music

Health & Wellbeing
LYENGAR YOGA
Tuesday, 7pm - 8.30pm, £10 Drop-in class, taught by Jenny Channon

Community Singing
SINGING MAMAS
Wednesday, once a week, 10am-11.30am, £8 per adult, Led by Lindsey Joy



