04 November 2024
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Late Night Christmas Shopping Event
Join us on this late night Christmas shopping event. There are approx 5 small businesses open on this night for you to peruse, shop and get a freebie or 2. Hand made gifts available, willow stars, Christmas bunting, willow reindeer decorations, small stocking fillers to name a few. There will be a demonstration weaving a small willow hoop for a pillar candle centre piece, and you can also give it a go yourself using locally foraged foliage. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday evening.
Date: Wednesday 6th Nov
Time: 5 till 9 pm
About The Workshop
Run by designer-maker Justine Holdsworth, The Workshop is a welcoming, creative space on Whitley Road which offers customers the chance to make a range of crafts with guidance from Justine and guest makers from across the UK. With an eclectic programme of workshops delivered throughout the year, visitors can expect to learn or develop their craft skills in basketry, willow weaving projects and even seaweed pressing.
68 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay.
Our Willow
All of the willow used in our workshops is sustainably sourced from a cooperative plot in Northumberland.
How To Find Us
By Metro: We are 5 mins walk from Cullercoats or Whitley Bay Metro Station
By bike: We can store bikes in our yard
By car: Non-permit parking on Whitley Road 10m down from The Workshop
Non-permit parking opposite on the side street, Alma Place, Margaret Road.