Events and Workshops
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.
You’ll also find details of sewing classes and opportunities to book a table (sewing machine, overlocker and equipment included) at Greenesfield Business Centre. Helen Redfern is largely self taught and understands what it is to be a beginner and to be always learning. This makes her style of teaching very approachable, easy to understand, inclusive and encouraging.
Here at Green Heart, our passion is upcycling. Helen designs her pieces from scratch, deconstructing a damaged or unwanted dress or shirt and then reimagining it which takes a special kind of creativity. She delivers upcycling workshops and courses for all skill levels.
Tue 13 Oct
October Community Textile Craft Sewcial
Tue 13 Oct
FACING THE FUTURE WITH COURAGE & HOPE
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.
Topic: Building community in times like these
Age:18+
Not affiliated to any political party or activist group
Thu 15 Oct
Introduction to Sewing - Mornings
Tue 20 Oct
October Alternative Community Sewcial
Sat 24 Oct
Autumn Fabric Wreath Making Workshop and Brunch
Wed 4 Nov
Introduction to Sewing - Evenings
Tue 17 Nov
November Alternative Community Sewcial
Thu 19 Nov
Introduction to Sewing - Mornings
Tue 8 Dec
December Alternative Community Sewcial
Also coming up
one-to-one sewing classes
One-hour individual sewing classes can be arranged on Tuesday mornings, Thursday afternoons or Friday mornings, or in an early evening by request.
Classes start with the level you are at (complete beginner or wanting to refresh your skills) and take you on a gentle and encouraging journey to the next level, working on any areas or projects you want to work on.
Sessions take place in the Green Heart Workshop in the Greenesfield Business Centre, a 5-minute walk from Gateshead Interchange. Parking is available.
Cost: £15 per class or £50 for 4 sessions.
Contact Helen by email at helen@greenheartcollective.uk
Rent a table
If you have the vision but don't have the space or the equipment, why not come to the Green Heart Workshop and rent the table?
You can use the sewing machines, overlockers, fabrics and sewing equipment while you are here.
Please note: this is not a teaching session so although Helen will be around and available for questions, she will not be able to give full attention to you and your project.
Sessions take place in the Green Heart Workshop in the Greenesfield Business Centre, a 5-minute walk from Gateshead Interchange. Parking is available.
Cost: £7.50 per hour
Contact Helen by email at helen@greenheartcollective.uk to arrange a time.
Autumn & Winter Fairs
Friday 30 October from 9am to 5pm: Halloween Fair in Trinity Square, Gateshead, NE8 1AG
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
