Upcoming Events - Spring 2026
April
10-11 April - April Summer Brown Bag Sale
Location: Green Heart, 231-233 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 10 April 10am to 5pm, 11 April 10am to 4pm
£5 a bag - stuff in as many items as will fit.
18 April - Stitch it Up Workshop - Make a patchwork denim bag from unwanted jeans
Location: Green Heart, 231-233 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Join us for an informal session to make a patchwork denim bag from unwanted jeans
Intermediate Level - basic sewing experience required
Refreshments included
£15 or £12 concession (max 6 people) - Get Tickets >>
25 April - Crafted Roots Fair at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art
Location: Baltic Centre For Contemporary Arts, S Shore Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead NE8 3BA
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Following the Office Breakout Collection at the Courage and Couture Fashion Show in Spetember, Helen and the team have been involved in transforming jeans and ties into fab garments for two L Rouche Soiree Events. There's a small team of experienced sewists who are now working on upcycling saris into whimsical, playful and colourful pieces for this event.
May
7 May - Alt Met Gala
Location: The Tynesider, 195 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 7 May 7pm
16 May - Stitch it Up Workshop - Make a top from unwanted men's shirts
Location: Green Heart, 231-233 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Join us for an informal session to create a top from unwanted men's shirts.
Intermediate Level - basic sewing experience required
Refreshments included
£15 or £12 concession (max 6 people) - Get Tickets >>
22-23 May - Summer £1 Sale
Location: Green Heart, 231-233 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 22 May 10am to 5pm, 23 May 10am to 4pm
Selected items all £1.
June
6 June - Stitch it Up Workshop - Make a simple blouse from unwanted linen/saris
Location: Green Heart, 231-233 High St, Gateshead NE8 1AS
Time: 10:30am to 1:30pm
Join us for an informal session to make a simple blouse from unwanted linen/saris.
Intermediate Level - basic sewing experience required
Refreshments included
£15 or £12 concession (max 6 people) - Get Tickets >>
