A creative hub in Newcastle is opening its doors for free this weekend and inviting visitors to take part in some festive crafts.
The Lime Street Open Studios event in the Ouseburn will see a range of studios offer free entry between 10am and 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday so that members of the public can meet the artists, take part in workshops, watch demonstrations and enjoy live performances. There also will be a raffle at the entrance, with each ticket being an opportunity to win a limited-edition print, plus a treasure hunt around the building.
Experts including print-makers, visual artists and potters will lead workshops and among the sessions on offer to Saturday's visitors will be jewellery-making, at noon and 3.30pm, with places available - on a first-come, first-served basis - to make a colourful brooch with a textile artist. An exhibition of new work by the Lime Street artists also will be on display in the gallery and the weekender will be an opportunity to wander around their studio spaces and buy, or even commission, work.
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