Crafts and Hobbies
Explore creative activities and hobbies available in North Tyneside. Celebrate creativity in a dedicated space where you can explore and indulge in your interests and passions. Dive into engaging activities and artistic expressions:
Art and Craft Workshops: Immerse yourself in our community's artistic offerings with participatory workshops covering various art, craft, and creative sessions.
Hobby Groups: Connect with local enthusiasts who share interests like painting, knitting, gardening, and more. Build connections and explore hobbies together.
Recreational Activities: Enhance leisure time with information on diverse recreational activities and hobbies, adding joy and enrichment to your life.
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Music and Drama
Services
Academy - Performing Arts
Develop your skills in writing, acting and directing. Produce your own plays and perform live at theatres THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 10am - 12.45pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY - Wednesday 1.15pm - 4.00pm THEATRE ROYAL ACADEMY -Saturday 10am - 3.30pm MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 10am - 12.45pm - Morpeth Methodist Church MORPETH ACADEMY - Friday 1… >
Funded Programmes
The Twisting Ducks Core Group - Mondays - Heaton Centre - 10.00 - 3:30pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but is currently full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact us. Spectrum Theatre Company - Thursdays - Northern Stage Theatre - 10.00 - 3:00pm This group is for people who live in Newcastle, but i… >
Academy - DJ'ing
Weekly DJ sessions for people with learning disabilities and autism aged 16 plus, supported by a professional DJ. The Twisting Ducks Academies offer a supportive and stimulating environment for participants to develop their creative skills, increase their confidence, and improve their health and wellbeing. DJs can progress to DJ at our World Headq… >
Academy - Band Academy
A weekly session for adults with learning disabilities and autism to develop their music skills, produce and record their own music, become part of our band 'The Twist' and perform live at gigs and events. The Twisting Ducks Academies also enable people to improve their confidence, health and wellbeing, develop friendships, and play a more active … >
Drama packages for schools
Please get in touch if you would like to hear about the drama packages we offer to schools in North Tyneside. We have "off the peg" packages for different age groups (please see the example below), and we can also tailor-make a package based on your unique requirements. We also run after-school drama clubs at schools. >
Better Connect : Creative Wellbeing Programme
Better Connect is Helix Arts’ creative health programme offering regular arts sessions and creative opportunities across North Tyneside that improve health and wellbeingBetter Connect is our creative health programme for North Tyneside. It is built on our previous arts and health work developed during 2021. We will be running a long-term programme… >
