Work with Ceramicist Mandy Biscoe to create a clay plaque by imprinting. found objects and materials gathered from a walk or special location.

The first Tom Robinson Band emerged amid the turmoil of late 70s Britain and became known for the hit single 2-4- 6-8 Motorway.

These two friends and fellow […]

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic of Kezia Gill live, as she brings her heartfelt story and unforgettable music to a city near you.

Take a fresh look at still life and create an artwork inspired by the Portuguese artist Maria Helena Veira da Silva

Expect dishonesty, toxic coping mechanisms, and the trials of self-liberation. A daring one-person physical theatre show about how intergenerational trauma takes shape in the modern Filipino.

Elles Bailey’s forthcoming album sees her effortlessly weave through roots, rock and soul inspired americana with first class songwriting and excellent musicianship.

Altered Images are a Scottish new wave/post-punk band who found success in the early 1980s. Fronted by singer Clare Grogan, the group branched into mainstream pop music, having six UK top-40 hit singles and three top-30 albums from 1981 to 1983.

An explosive double bill featuring the all-female Japanese trio from Kill Bill!

Taking inspiration from the work of artist Barbarah Hepworth spend the day sculpting in clay working directly from observation of a life model

Select your beads and seeds to create a necklace or bracelet to wear or make a small hanging or mobile from the clay beads and seeds in the Bead Factory.

Newcastle’s finest soul and funk band celebrate their 7th album, firmly centred on the dancefloor and with an overwhelmingly optimistic message of love and compassion.

Devon-based musicians Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes celebrate Sabine Baring-Gould’s centenary, just in time for Halloween.

Two intrepid explorers travel across a mysterious landscape, they’re full of ideas and full of hope but dangerously low on baked beans. A funny, heartfelt eco-fable that takes you to another world.

When most bands get round to releasing album number five their sound, weighed down by expectation or having resorted to formula, has generally ossified. It might still sound good and fans will probably lap it up, but the days of adventure and exploration are quite often long gone.

Work in pairs with a family member or friend and use fun techniques to create portraits of each other.

Learn the basics of sculpting in clay and create your own monster take inspiration from, phantoms, gargoyles and legendary monsters to create something spooktacular!

Get up close to a replica skeleton and draw the bare bones of the human body. This is a great way to develop your observational drawing skills.

Join Spork! this Halloween for another spectacular & spooky spoken-word event, featuring the incredible, award-winning poet Ella Frears. Plus 6 famous faces brought back to life in a “Dead Poets Slam.” All hosted by the gruesome twosome that is Edward Tripp & Chris White.

Have you ever wondered what the weather is like on Mars? In this special live event, join a world-leading scientist who works on two Mars Rovers to find out. Dr. Claire Newman is a planetary atmospheric specialist who studies weather and climate on Mars.

Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the p*** out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal, Spitting Image, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission.