Meet the artists, commission or buy work. See workshops, demonstrations, live performances and the raffle at entrance – each ticket is a limited edition print!
Workshops and activities
Saturday in the Gallery
‘Collective’ exhibition, a collection of diverse new work by 36 Lime Street residents on display in the gallery.
Make a colourful brooch with textile artist Ali Rhind – limited places. First come first served!
Workshops start at 12.00 and at 15.30.
Sunday in the Gallery
Drop in collaborative proggy mat making with textile artist Ali Rhind – from 12.00 onwards.
Saturday & Sunday
Around the building – Treasure Hunt – details at entrance
Level 1
Make a paper bauble with visual artist Bethan Maddocks 1E
Level 2
Make a paper Rockin’ Robin with artist printmaker Theresa Easton 2B
Lithography Printmaking demos by Master Printer Lee Turner of Hole Editions 2H
Steve Luck will be performing short piano recitals (accompanied by visuals on the big screen)
every half hour throughout the weekend. Free entry in studio 2G
Level 3
Ouseburn Trust Stall – information on all activities in the Ouseburn and visitor survey
Creative Collage Corner! A drop-in family collaborative activity.
Level 5
Clay Play with potter Victoria Brook 5B
Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver/parent
36 Lime Street is the oldest and largest studio group in the North East and has recently been granted charitable status. The building houses over 40 artists, makers and designers. This diverse mix of creative talent includes sculptors, painters, glass artists, jewellers, ceramicists, textile artists, furniture makers, visual artists, musicians, puppeteers, designers, photographers and more.
Their November Open Studios event was established in 1994 and has become a popular fixture of the cultural year in Newcastle upon Tyne. Housed in the historic John Dobson designed, Grade II listed building in the heart of the Ouseburn valley, the studio doors will be open to welcome visitors once again.
Come along and browse at your leisure. Meet the artists and have a nosey round the studios, buy existing work or commission something new, take part in workshops, enjoy demonstrations and live music. You will be sure to find some unique Christmas gifts. You might even win some of the amazing artwork in the legendary Lime Street Raffle – each ticket is a limited edition print. With more than 28 makers taking part, there is something for everyone and best of all, entry is free.
Participants include:
Michael Armstrong | AFID Design, Louise Bradley, Victoria Brook | My Giant Hands Made These, Jennifer Douglas, Theresa Easton, Peter Flynn, Ford Street Studio, Zoe Garner, Fiona Gray, Colin Hagan | Northern Design, Hap, Becky Helliar | Rawpots, Tessa Holland, Emma Holliday, Laura Johnston, Natasha Kwiatkowska | Natasha Pots, Steve Luck, Bethan Maddocks, Paul Merrick, Joanne Mitchell, Zoë Parker Smissen, Sarah Jane Palmer, Ali Rhind, Julia Roxburgh, Roman Sapiecha, Maria Sears, Lee Turner | Hole Editions, Louise Underwood and Sue Woolhouse.
In addition to the Open Studios weekend, appointments to visit studios at alternative times can be made by contacting individual artists: Studio Residents | 36 Lime Street
There’s no café this year, but do visit Ouseburn’s fab independent eateries to refresh yourselves after your visit!
Accessibility: The gallery on Level 2 is accessible from street level. Level 1 is accessible via the slipway.
Please note that all other floors can only be accessed by stairs.
