1 - Rose Furlonger

Myths, Legends and Dreams

• What is it? Mask making for children aged 6-12 and accompanying adults,
  making masks of mythical heroes and monsters
• What to bring?
  
• When? Sundays 17 June, 1, 8, and 15 July, 2pm - 4pm
• Where?The Garden Room, Heddon Methodist Church
  
• How much? £2 per mask, payable in cash.
• How to book? Please book in advance on 01661 853156

2 - Irene Hilsdon

Animals and Birds in Pastel/Pastel Pencils

• What is it?How to paint realistic animals and birds. Advice on materials for best results
• What to bring? Pastels and pastel pencils.
  
• When? 18, 25 June, 2, 9, 16, & 23 July, 1.00pm - 4.30pm
• Where? Venue 6: 7, Collingwood Cottages, Limestone Lane, Ponteland, NE20 0DD
  
• How much? £15 per person. Max number 6 per day.
• How to book? Contact 01665 575997 / 07792 013167
  
  

3 - Christine Walker

Horizons between the earth, river and sky.
A mindfulness approach to create ways of seeing

• What is it? Join me for a fun afternoon exploring new ways of discovering the landscape.
  
• What to bring? Camera, sketch book, pencils or materials.
  
• When? Sunday 1 July and Sunday 8 July, 2 - 3.30pm
  
• Where? Meet at studio* (venue 5) for quayside journey.
  
• How much? £5 each with some of the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. Max number 14.
• How to book? Contact 0785 457 6140 (*Studio 12, Mushroom Works, Ouseburn Valley, NE6 1AR)

7 - Shona Branigan

Finding the Story

• What is it? Exploration of picture making. Using tools of composition, viewpoint,
  depth of field, and shutter speed. Emphasis on fun.
  
• What to bring? Own camera.
  
• When? 20 & 27 June, 11 July. 10am - 3pm
  
• Where? Venue 8: Cronkley Bank Farm Studio
  
• How much? £40 per workshop. Cheque or debit card.
• How to book? Contact 01207 255444 / 079740 694446
  

7 - Chris Bowen

The Art of Beautiful Writing.

• What is it? Learn the basics of letterforms and write out a short poem or quotation
  by the end of the day.
  
• What to bring? Basic equipment and materials provided.
  Tea/coffee etc available. Bring own packed lunch.
  
• When? 25 June, 4 and 14 July. 10am - 3pm
  
• Where? Venue 8: Cronkley Bank Farm Studio
  
• How much? £40 per workshop. Cheque or debit card.
• How to book? Contact 07780 751730 / 01207 504597
  

14 - Sara Jane Palmer

Demonstration of ceramic techniques

• When? during quiet times throughout the day during Art Tour open dates.
• Where? Venue 14: Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB
  
• How much? Free

14 - Jill Dexter

Weaving demonstrations

• What is it? Simple band bookmarks can be woven
  
• When? All day during Art Tour open dates. Time needed about 30 mins.
  
• Where? Venue 14: Hexham Abbey, Beaumont Street, Hexham NE46 3NB
  
• How much? £2 to cover cost of materials.
  

15 - Dorothy Lawrenson

Poetry Workshop with Helen Lawrenson

• What is it? Explore different approaches to writing poetry, led by experienced teacher and prizewinning poet Helen Lawrenson. Refreshments provided. All ages and abilities welcome.
  
• When? Sunday 15 July, 2 - 5pm.
  
• Where? Venue 15: Catton Lea, Catton, Hexham NE47 9QH.
  
• How much? £5
  
• How to book? email: djlawrenson@hotmail.com
  

16 - Caroline Mann

Hooky & Proggy Hearts and Flowers

• What is it? Create your own unique heart or flower to embellish a bag, cushion,
  create a corsage or small wall hanging.
  
• When? Thursday 21 June , 10am - 4pm
  
• Where? Venue 16: Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BD.
  
• How much? £40
  
• How to book? Contact: 01434 683975.
  
  Felt Pictures and Landscapes
• What is it? Use the North Pennines as inspiration and make a felted picture of our wonderful fells, fields and dales.
  
• When? Thursday 12 July , 10am - 4pm
  
• Where? Venue 16: Allendale Forge Studios, Market Place, Allendale, NE47 9BD.
  
• How much? £40
  
• How to book? Contact: 01434 683975.
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19 - Deirdre Sweeney

Painting and Textiles.

• What is it? Painting Workshop - create a collage picture with paper and acrylic
  Textile Workshop - Hand sew a wall hanging
  
• What to bring? Materials and refreshments provided.
  
• When? Painting Workshop - June 18, 23; July 2, 9, 14, 23
  Textile Workshop - June 16, 25, 30; July 7, 16, 21
  
• Where? Venue 19: White House Rowfoot Haltwhistle NE49 0JE.
  
• How much? £35 each workshop. Maximum 6 participants.
  
• How to book? Contact: 07864 284174
  

22 - Wendy Flower

The Creative Process.

• What is it? Committing the mark to paper, from the blank canvas to developing a body of work through the journal and mixed media.
  
• What to bring? Materials and refreshments provided.
  
• When? 17, 18, 22, 23 June & 13, 16 July, 11am - 1pm (and by arrangement).
  
• Where? Venue 22: Sarelaw House, Ridsdale, NE48 2TB (before West Woodburn just off the A68)
  
• How much? £15
  
• How to book? Contact: 01434 270879
  

24 - Shirley Jennings

This is me!

• What is it? A drawing and painting day, discovering a little more about ourselves and our surroundings.
• What to bring? Materials. Light lunch, tea and coffee provided.
• When? Sundays and or Mondays depending on bookings, 10.30am -3.30pm.
• Where? Venue 24: Gallery 85, Lock-up Lane, Bellingham, NE48 2AA
• How much? £45 payment to be made on booking confirmation.
• How to book? Contact: 01830 520302 / shirleymjennings@aol.com

26 - Peter Podmore

Pastels - painting or drawing?.

• What is it? Brief talk and demonstration then tutored painting through using local subject matter.
  
• What to bring? Some materials available. Coffe, tea and snacks available.
  
• When? Monday 2 July, 11am - 5pm.
  
• Where? Venue 26: Westnewton, Kirknewton, Wooler, NE71 6XJ.
  
• How much? £20 cash or cheque. Max. 10 persons.
  
• How to book? Contact: 01668 216550 / info@peterpodmore.co.uk
  

27 - Mick Oxley

The Sea and the Shoreline

• What is it? Demonstrations - Painting the sea and the shoreline in watercolour, acrylic
  and with texture.
• When? Sunday 17 June, Sun 24 June, Sun 1 July. All 9.30 - 11.00 am
• Where? Venue 27: Mick Oxley Gallery, 17 Haven Hill, Craster, NE66 3TR
• How much? Free. Collection for charity.

28 - Geoff Dickson

Lino and Drypoint Etching.

• What is it? Set in large studio in beautiful rural location, we will cover basic lino and drypoint techniques and produce two outcomes.
  
• What to bring? All materials and lunch provided.
  
• When? Wednesday 6th June, 10am - 4pm. Max 6 people.
  Can also do Thursday 7 & Friday 8 if big demand.
  
• Where? Venue 28: Beanley Wood Cottage, Alnwick, NE66 2DX.
  
• How much? £95 cash or cheque.
  
• How to book? Contact: 01665 578 193
  

29 - Pam Vardy

Watercolour Painting for Pleasure.

• What is it? Beginners – all the basic techniques to get you started (A).
  Brushing up skills – more experienced watercolour painters, more advanced techniques (B)
• What to bring? Bring your own equipment and materials
• When? Wednesdays 10 - 4 pm.
  27 June Beginners (A)
  4 July Brushing up skills (B)
  11 July Beginners (A)
  18 July Brushing up skills (B)
• Where? Venue 29: The Old Vicarage, Middle Road, Shilbottle, nr. Alnwick, NE66 2XS.
• How much? £75 includes lunch and refreshments.
• How to book? Contact: 01665 575017

30 - Sue Fenlon

Demonstration through the open days

• When? 16 & 17 June, 14 & 15 July
• Where? Venue 30: The Old Chapel Room, Chapel Lane, Alnmouth, NE66 2RR

32 - Helen Grierson

Making a Fused Glass Hanging.

• What is it? Learn how to cut glass into beautiful shapes that can then be fused into a hanging for your window.
• What to bring? Materials provided
  
• When? Workshops will take place on each morning of the Art Tour from 10am - 12 noon.
  
• Where? A1 Glass Studio, Eshott Heugh, Felton, Morpeth, NE65 9QH.
  
• How much? £20 per person, cash or cheque only.
  
• How to book? Booking essential, contact 07905 478767 / helen@a1glassstudio.co.uk