What’s On

Artist Talent Development Workshop

Thu 11th September, 10am-3pm

Brinkburn CIO, Harton Lane, South Shields

There are limited places available for a talent development opportunity for artists looking to get more in-depth training in parade arts.

Gain an introduction to working with Worbla, its strength and weakness for large scale puppet making, as well as time to play with the material for yourself.

Lunch is provided, and artists will be offered a bursary of £80 for their participation.

To secure your spot and for more information, email Claire: claire.finlay@theculturalspring.org.uk

Go and See

Our Go and See programme aims to ensure that people living in Sunderland and South Tyneside get the chance to experience the best arts and cultural events happening across the North East and beyond.

We’re working with theatres, galleries, festivals and artists to gain access to special events, back stage tours and discounted tickets for people living in our wards.

We hope that Go and See will help encourage people to experience something new without having to worry too much about the cost of tickets or transport.

We have previously had Go and See visits to theatre shows at Sunderland Empire, The Customs House, The Festival of Thrift, The Northern Children’s Book Festival at MIMA and more.

Discover Sunderland and South Tyneside

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