Come and join us for the first in our new series of relaxed, friendly and creative social gatherings for artist parents and carers.

Join us on 16th November for the first in the new season of MOTHEROTHER social events. We will be joined by Katie Pollard and Hannah Kirkham who will be chatting to us about their individual practices and their collaborative project Grow & Sew.

They will then guide us through a patch making session where we will apply a variety of stitching techniques to patches of naturally dyed material. These patches can then be taken home and used for mending or as a keepsake.

You will also be able to hear more about the new MOTHEROTHER programme, enjoy some light refreshments and socialise with other artists, parents and carers.

Our social events are relaxed and welcoming. The doors open at 10.45am and there will be greeters on hand to welcome you.

This session is designed with the needs of parents and caregivers in mind. You can attend with or without your dependant. We will have extra pairs of hands available to support you and any dependants you may wish to bring.

There will be light refreshments available throughout.

About the artists:

Katie Pollard is an artist and natural dyer based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her practice involves growing and foraging plants and collecting food waste and experimenting with these to create natural dyes and inks. She has an interest in Permaculture and this often feeds into her art practice too. She likes to explore ways that natural dyeing can be used as a tool for boosting wellbeing and connecting people to each other and their local environment. She is interested in creating space for community-building, skill-sharing and conversation, and allowing time to observe and connect to slow natural processes and seasonal change.

Find out more about Katie Pollard here @borrowedcolour (https://www.instagram.com/borrowedcolour/)

Hannah Kirkham is a garment maker based in Newcastle upon Tyne. She hand-makes clothes, in small batches, using natural fabrics that are either organic or recycled. Practicing crafts alongside other people and sharing skills, knowledge and ideas is a joy for Hannah. She is interested in exploring the potential of collective working and community to create alternatives to the dominant capitalist and extractive systems.

Find out more about Hannah Kirkham here @scout_and_rae (https://www.instagram.com/scout_and_rae/) and via scoutandrae.com (https://scoutandrae.com/)

Getting to The NewBridge Project

Travel by public transport

The nearest railway station is Newcastle Central Station (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Newcastle+(NCL)/@54.9688275,-1.6188666,17z/data=!4m9!1m2!2m1!1snewcastle+central+station!3m5!1s0x487e70b4f2a4e189:0xa2840e3726d51149!8m2!3d54.9684999!4d-1.6170742!15sChluZXdjYXN0bGUgY2VudHJhbCBzdGF0aW9ukgENdHJhaW5fc3RhdGlvbg); approximately 1.1miles (23 minute walk) from The NewBridge Project.

The nearest Metro Station is Manors (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Manors/@54.9739653,-1.6069754,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x487e70c7c0003ded:0x618e8733205ccee5!8m2!3d54.9739653!4d-1.6047814); approximately 0.5 miles (10 minute walk) from The NewBridge Project

Travel by Taxi

Accessible taxis are available locally through Deans Taxis (https://www.deantaxis.co.uk/). They can be contacted on 0191 444 4444.

Travel by Bus

1 (https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/north-east/1/coach-lane-campus-slatyford-or-buddle-road/xmbo001.i) (stagecoach) runs every 20 minutes. It is a blue and orange bus. The closest stop on this to The NewBridge Project is Portland Street-Warwick Street. This bus stop has a sheltered seating area.

32 and 32a (https://www.stagecoachbus.com/routes/north-east/32/walker-north-kenton/xmao032.o) (stagecoach) has varying running times. It is a white, blue and orange bus. The closest stop on this to The NewBridge Project is Portland Street-Warwick Street. This bus stop has a sheltered seating area.

Parking

The Shieldfield Centre has a free car park however spaces are limited.

When travelling by car, follow signs for The Shieldfield Centre.

There are dropped curbs for wheelchair users.

Access to The NewBridge Project from the carpark is level.

Description supplied by the event organiser.