Headway Arts

Headway Arts Multi-award winning international co-creative producers and Blyth's arts & cultural centre.

From a base in Blyth Headway Arts provides high quality, creative, arts participation opportunities for communities in Northumberland and beyond, with particular expertise in engaging and including disadvantaged people, specifically but not exclusively those who are learning disabled.

03/09/2026

In our Tuesday art sessions we’ve been experimenting with sculptures and three dimensional shapes. Our latest creations are these unique figurines, they are coming along beautifully. 😀

Every Tuesday we offer art workshops for adults with a learning disability and/or neurodivergent. Get in touch to book a FREE taster day.

We are expanding our bank of freelance workers for our weekly programme co-creating creative projects with adults who ar...
02/09/2026

We are expanding our bank of freelance workers for our weekly programme co-creating creative projects with adults who are learning disabled and/or neurodiverse. We would love to hear from you if you are a facilitator in the field of dance, drama, circus, theatre or art.

Based in Blyth, we are a pioneering inclusive arts organisation. We create ambitious theatre, exhibitions, festivals, and community projects that place inclusion, creativity, and collaboration at their heart. We have exciting projects coming up so If you would like to work with us and are keen to discover what we do, you are welcome to call in and meet the team - light lunch included on Monday 7th September 11am – 2pm

Alternatively send in your CV to [email protected] or give us a ring on 01670 351962 for an informal chat.

Step into our welcoming studio for an afternoon of creative connection and cuppas. Guided by our friendly professional a...
28/08/2026

Step into our welcoming studio for an afternoon of creative connection and cuppas. Guided by our friendly professional artist, you’ll explore the mindful art of journalling through a mix of collage, printmaking and textiles. It’s a supportive space to slow down, get messy, and create something uniquely yours.

When? Wednesday 2nd September (fortnightly sessions). Come along to one session or join us for them all!
Time? 1pm – 3pm
Where? Headway Arts, The Old Church, Blyth
Cost? FREE

How to book:
Spaces are limited so email us at [email protected]
or call 01670 351962 to confirm a space.

26/08/2026

What happens when you find a giant silver hammer that happens to look a lot like the one belonging to Thor, and you introduce it as an improvisation prop?

A great day of original thinking, creative problem-solving, and a whole lot of fun—that’s what!

Wednesdays and Thursdays are our performing arts days. We develop a range of skills and work toward performances. If you dream of being part of a theatre group, we would love to meet you. Get in touch to book a FREE taster day.

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01670 351962

21/08/2026

Learning new skills, getting our hands messy, being creative and meeting new people - that’s what our Creative Cafe sessions are all about. We had great fun making paper yesterday, the end results were beautiful.

The next one is Wednesday 2nd September and we’d love for you to join us.

When? Wednesday 2nd September (fortnightly sessions). Come along to one session or join us for them all!
Time? 1pm – 3pm
Where? Headway Arts, The Old Church, Blyth
Cost? FREE

How to book:
Spaces are limited so email us at [email protected]
or call 01670 351962 to confirm a space.

This is the week we lost Allie — our Creative Director, our friend, and such a beautiful, brilliant presence in all our ...
19/08/2026

This is the week we lost Allie — our Creative Director, our friend, and such a beautiful, brilliant presence in all our lives.
Allie had a way of bringing light, imagination and magic into everything she touched. Her creativity, warmth and spirit will live on in the work she inspired, the people she loved, and the countless lives she made brighter.
As Carl Sagan so beautifully said, “We are all made of stardust.”
And so perhaps Allie hasn’t truly left us. A little of her stardust remains in all of us — and in everything she created.
We will miss her more than words can say.
⭐️✨

We are expanding our bank of freelance workers for our weekly programme co-creating creative projects with adults who ar...
16/08/2026

We are expanding our bank of freelance workers for our weekly programme co-creating creative projects with adults who are learning disabled and/or neurodiverse. We would love to hear from you if you are a facilitator in the field of dance, drama, circus, theatre or art.

Based in Blyth, we are a pioneering inclusive arts organisation. We create ambitious theatre, exhibitions, festivals, and community projects that place inclusion, creativity, and collaboration at their heart. We have exciting projects coming up so If you would like to work with us and are keen to discover what we do, you are welcome to call in and meet the team - light lunch included, at the following drop in days:

Tuesday 25th August 11am – 2pm
or
Monday 7th September 11am – 2pm

Alternatively send in your CV to [email protected] or give us a ring on 01670 351962 for an informal chat.

Our Come on Down Festival is happening in October! This two day event is our annual free festival of performance and cre...
14/08/2026

Our Come on Down Festival is happening in October! This two day event is our annual free festival of performance and creativity by and for learning disabled people. It’s the perfect opportunity to share your talents with our friendly audience. 😀

Join us on Tuesday 6th October and Thursday 8th October for original performances and exhibitions by talented artists from across the North East.

Our next Creative Café is happening next Wednesday on 19th August – and we’d love to see you there!During the workshops...
13/08/2026

Our next Creative Café is happening next Wednesday on 19th August – and we’d love to see you there!

During the workshops you will be experimenting with different art techniques guided by our experienced artist. The sessions are FREE and we provide all the materials.

When? Wednesday 19th August 2026 (fortnightly sessions). Come along to one session or join us for them all!
Time? 1pm – 3pm
Where? Headway Arts, The Old Church, Blyth
Cost? FREE

How to book:
Spaces are limited so email us at [email protected]
or call 01670 351962 to confirm a space.

Address

Headway ArtSpace, The Old Church, Waterloo Road
Blyth
NE241BY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441670351962

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