Creative Heritage Studios CIC

Creative Heritage Studios CIC Our mission is to carry out projects that fuse culture and commercial activity successfully.

Activities include training, mentoring, public engagement and art commissions. We are committed to supporting the next generation of neurodiverse creatives.

02/04/2026

Are you a Local Library Lover? If you are then take a look at this.

The collection I co-designed with local people and staff at Gateshead Library has been flying off the shelves.

So I wanted to have a throwback Thursday moment to remember the launch day in March where we saw almost 2000 people enjoy all of the activities that the library team planned.

At the launch Rachel Ridley from Gateshead Library showed the Vice Lord-Lieutenant, Lt. General Robin Brims the collection. He was very impressed to see a collection that celebrated Gateshead Libraries 100th birthday.

And as you can see we had customers buying multiple products from the collection which was wonderful to see.

Feedback from Gateshead Council is that the stock is flying off the shelves which is very exciting. As a designer this is the aim and co-design and public consultation really help with this.

Such a wonderful project with wonderful in one of the best public libraries that will hopefully serve the community for another 100 years!!

Gateshead Libraries

27/03/2026

Take a closer look at the Gateshead Libraries centenary collection.

Working with members of the public and staff to create a collection that resonates with the public was the aim of this project.

Co-Design is as much about listening as it is about designing. Giving people the space and time to contribute their thoughts and feelings about a place that is dear to them.

I have been blown away by the response to the collection and I was there on the launch day (7th of March) and the library was buzzing with activity. They had 1700 visitors on the day and the team at the library did a phenomenal job of planning and delivering all of their activities.

You can purchase the collection at the library while stocks last. Pop along and check out the collection and the displays that celebrate this landmark moment for Gateshead Library.

Hi everyone 👋🏻 Corinne here!I wanted to share a sneak peak of the centenary project I have been working on since the Sum...
03/03/2026

Hi everyone 👋🏻 Corinne here!

I wanted to share a sneak peak of the centenary project I have been working on since the Summer of 2025.

This project was an absolute delight, working with the public and staff at Gateshead Libraries to explore the crucial role that this library has had in Gateshead for 100 years.

The opportunity to fuse public engagement, my 14 years of design experience through Powder Butterfly and exploring the libraries history and archive was an opportunity not to be missed.

The Library team are an absolute dream to work with and if you head to Gateshead Central Library you will see the full collection on display and available to purchase.

There are all sorts of activities at the Library this weekend on Saturday the 7th of March and I will be there in the shop answering any questions you might have about this project or the collection that has been created. I will be there from 10am for an hour or so. So pop down say hello and check out the Centenary Collection.

30/01/2026

Come with me to celebrate community, creativity, neurodiversity and the Tyne Derwent Way.

Find out more about this project by searching for Tyne Derwent Way in a box.

Special thanks goes out to Lucy from the Tyne Derwent Way project who has been a huge support throughout this project. And she has been the one to bring all stakeholders together.

Equal Arts who helped us identify residential homes to receive our sensory boxes. And coordinated the successful delivery of them. A special thanks goes out to Nicola Kendall who worked with Lucy and I on the celebration and the delivery of the boxes.

Jonpaul Kirvan, FRSA from Orbis Community who gifted the printing art activity for the celebration day.

All of the artists and practitioners that were involved in the delivery of the sessions.
Kirstie Mawhinney, Bethan Laker, Caroline Bottomly, Joanne Howell & Suzanne Amey.

Their creativity and hard work was what made these session so inclusive and accessible.

All of the young people that did a phenomenal job of creating the boxes and their contents. And their parents and guardians that supported them to attend.

This project was carried out through Creative Heritage Studios CIC and it is so heart warming to see the results. Our mission is to create inclusive opportunities for young people who are neurodivergent to help them build confidence, skills, hope and a sense of purpose.

In a world where at times you feel powerless to have a positive impact it’s projects like this that remind you that YOU CAN.

18/12/2025

Hey everyone Corinne here!!

I love it when I get to pass on my skills (that I have built over 14 years designing products for Powder Butterfly) to creatives in the local community.

And the Helix Arts Winter Well-being Workshops were a perfect opportunity to do this.

Helix Arts asked me to come up with some workshops that would be a little bit different, so I created two workshops one to create artwork for laser engraved bookmarks and the other to create laser engraved coasters.

All of the participants were amazing. They were highly creative, fully engaged & totally committed to the process and many of them increased their confidence during the session.

What I also loved was that some of the participants really enjoyed the opportunity to switch off from a busy day and enjoy some quiet creative time.

I think that all participants produce beautiful work and I cannot wait for them to see the finish product. They should be very proud of themselves.

These workshops would not be possible without the work of Helix Arts so a huge thank you to Helix Arts and the team and special thank you to Jos and all of the volunteers that helped during the sessions. Thank you for making this opportunity available for local people, and for asking me to be part of it.

Let me know if this is the sort of project that you would like to be involved with and follow me to find out more about the public engagement work that I do as a designer and artist.

Calling all creative start up businesses owners this event is for you!! Do you have the seed of a business idea? Do you ...
03/09/2025

Calling all creative start up businesses owners this event is for you!!

Do you have the seed of a business idea? Do you wish you had the inspiration and tools to get you started? Then book your place today!

We are very excited that our Director Corinne Lewis-Ward will be delivering a talk at this event on Tuesday the 23rd of September at the Land of Oak & Iron. Inspired by her own small business Powder Butterfly she will be introducing her top tips for business success.

Corinne met with Rita Callender from North East BIC and Dr Charlotte Hope from the Rural Design Centrr to discuss what her talk will cover recently. What you can expect from this 30 minute talk is:

⭐️ Interaction - Corinne believes that being talked at is never a great way of embedding knowledge so there will be some interaction from the audience during her talk
⭐️ How to establish your non-negotiables which will help you define your values
⭐️ Customer profiling and how this can help you align your values with the perfect customer and create a product or service that is a winner
⭐️ Quick, smart and easy business planning to help you see your business structure clearly
⭐️ Understanding the power of showing your face online and how to begin to get beyond imposter syndrome

Corinne’s hope is that every person who attends will come away feeling fired up, confident and raring to embark on their small business journey.

This event is free to attend but spaces are really limited so if it sounds like something that will give you the knowledge you need then make sure you sign up. Scan the QR code or go to the link in the comments.

The other two fabulous speakers are Rachael from MayFli who will share her extensive expertise in all things e-commerce.

And Alan Bell VIP photographer who will be sharing his journey as a small business owner.

We are so excited to have seen the wonderful lists of participants for the Centenary Celebration collection project for ...
12/08/2025

We are so excited to have seen the wonderful lists of participants for the Centenary Celebration collection project for

But we are delighted to share that there are a few places left for the young people’s session this Thursday and the adults session this Friday.

Please don’t delay if you are thinking of signing up. It does say on the application to sign up before the 8th of August but applications are still open which is brilliant. links are in our bio/comments

If you need any help or have any questions then please get in touch.

We are looking forward to getting started on this exciting co-design project.

Do you love reading?Are you creative?Are you curious about product design?Then this project is perfect for you.We are lo...
31/07/2025

Do you love reading?

Are you creative?

Are you curious about product design?

Then this project is perfect for you.

We are looking for young people from 13-17 years of age to help co-design an exclusive collection to be created and sold in Gateshead Central Library shop. The collection is designed to celebrate Gateshead Central Libraries 100th birthday.

Please find the to the application in the comments - spaces are limited, so sign up to this exciting opportunity today.

Unleash your inner creator 🎨Next year, Gateshead Central Library is turning 100 and they’ve got loads planned to celebra...
22/07/2025

Unleash your inner creator 🎨

Next year, Gateshead Central Library is turning 100 and they’ve got loads planned to celebrate!

As part of this, they’re looking for local people to influence the look of limited-edition merchandise for their library shops.

📍  We’re delighted to be supporting this and gathering your ideas in a workshop on Friday 15 August, 1pm to 3pm.

For this particular collection, we’re looking for over 18’s to help shape a ‘Nostalgia’ range inspired by materials from the Gateshead Archive.

This is the first time Gateshead Libraries have ever done something like this and it’s such a unique opportunity

A big thank you to the North East Combined Authority for making this project possible through their Culture Fund.

Spaces are limited, so sign up via the link in the bio as soon as you can.

We are delighted to announce that we have been commission by Gateshead Libraries to produce a limited edition product ra...
22/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that we have been commission by Gateshead Libraries to produce a limited edition product range to celebrate the centenary of the Library next year.

This project is delivered through our Antiques of the Future design service. And we will work with the public to create two collections. One is for 18+ called the ‘Nostalgia’ collection and the second collection is aimed at young people who love to read and the community.

More details to follow about how you can sign up for each opportunity.

If you have any questions about the opportunity please feel free to get in touch.

This project is funded by the North East Combined Authority Culture Fund.

We are delighted to announce that we have been commission by to produce a limited edition product range to celebrate th...
22/07/2025

We are delighted to announce that we have been commission by to produce a limited edition product range to celebrate the centenary of the Library next year.

This project is delivered through our Antiques of the Future design service. And we will work with the public to create two collections. One is for 18+ called the ‘Nostalgia’ collection and the second collection is aimed at young people who love to read and the community.

More details to follow about how you can sign up for each opportunity.

If you have any questions about the opportunity please feel free to get in touch.

This project is funded by the North East Combined Authority Culture Fund.

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