Cultural Spring

15/10/2026

INTRODUCING OUR BITESIZE COMMISSIONS
Just One More by Hannah Walker and Rosa Postlethwaite
Hannah and Rosa are back with a new project, Just One More, supported through our Bitesize Programme.
Following GAMBLE, developed as part of our Nibbles programme last year, Just One More focusses on the real experiences of those directly and indirectly affected by gambling addiction.
Hannah and Rosa will lead a series of workshops with organisations and groups in Sunderland who are affected, both personally and by witnessing it in others. The work with groups is starting now and will culminate in a performance in February 2027.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3VJ94z2

14/10/2026

Thanks to investment from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we’ve been working with Culture House Sunderland , Minerva Arts & Wellbeing, Sunderland Culture, and Sunderland Heritage Partnership to bring creativity, culture and new opportunities to communities across Sunderland. Find out more about what we’ve been working on and what’s next - https://bit.ly/4i3ywqt

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

08/10/2026

COOKING AND CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Whether you're a Bake Off winner or not...

Whether you're a Musician extraordinaire or not...

Whether you've been part of a creative community or not...

You are welcome.

Monday nights at St Jude's are a space to be creative, to learn, to cook, and to eat a delicious feast together with people from the area.

Every week we're hosting a cooking workshop and a creative workshop - programmed by you, our community collaborators.

So if you'd like to try a few different things - from music, painting, ceramics, film making, to writing and more - then come down and join us!

WHERE: St Jude’s Parish Hall, South Shields, NE33 5PB
WHEN: Every Monday from 12th Oct
TIME: 5-7pm

To book your FREE PLACE (and your delicious free tea), please text Louie:

07355 118614
[email protected]

All ages welcome
Young people Under 16 to be accompanied by an adult

This project is supported with a grant from the Belong Fund at Community Foundation North East

01/10/2026

It's safe to say Culture House Sunderland is a hit!

What an amazing building, open to all, packed full of incredible things to spark inspiration, bring people together, and provide a relaxing living room for the city.

We're so proud to have been involved - we've got a micro-exhibition on the 1st floor, where you can listen to snippets from Unfolding Theatre 's show Dear
Sunderland, see community-created artworks, learn more about our community cohesion project, Sunderland, Our Home, and see an amazing
installation created by ICOS (International Community Organisation of Sunderland) !
There's also an exhibition of inventions created by Joy Lab, plus a host of other exhibitions and things to see and do throughout the building.

We highly recommend taking a look!

01/10/2026

Welcome to our three new interns working with The Cultural Spring team through a partnership with Sunderland Culture as part of their Culture Start programme.

We have Aryanna and Kaya who will be supporting us with our programme for the next six months.

We also have another Intern Ella who is working with the Culture Start Team.

Our two interns enjoyed coming to see the opening of Culture House Sunderland with Southpaw Company performance of Home. Welcome to the team!

01/10/2026

We had a lovely day at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, taking part in a workshop exploring Pierre Mignard’s The Marquise de Seignelay, currently on display as part of the National Gallery’s Masterpiece Tour. Thanks to Leslie and Emma for hosting us.

There’s also a fantastic companion exhibition featuring portraits connected to the painting, which is well worth a visit!

There are some lovely free workshops taking place over the next two months, with tickets available to book via the link. Here’s a snapshot of some of the sessions on offer, book early to avoid missing out!

🧵 Beaded Treasure Workshop

Learn how to create your own 3D beaded shell, experimenting with beads, texture and form to make a unique decorative piece to take home. This workshop is led by Emma Hardy, an embroidery specialist and textile artist with a passion for beads, embellishment and making by hand.

🌿 Wellness Weekends: Qigong Session

Take part in a 30-minute Qigong class led by a professional instructor, held in front of Mignard’s artwork. It’s a calming and immersive way to start the morning, blending gentle movement with mindfulness.

Qigong is a Chinese practice combining coordinated movement, breathing and meditation, with the aim of supporting physical and mental wellbeing.

💃 Wellness Weekends: Express Yourself Movement Session

Enjoy a gentle movement activity right in front of the artwork, creating a relaxed and reflective atmosphere inspired by the masterpiece.

🎨 Wellness Weekends: Open Studio Craft Sessions

Families can drop into the learning room for creative workshops inspired by the masterpiece on loan. Children and adults can explore art-inspired crafts together in a fun and relaxed setting.

✨ With so many free activities taking place, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re interested, make sure you book early!



https://www.northeastmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/search/-/-/-/-/-/245

29/09/2026

Our Autumn Arts workshops in Jarrow begin tomorrow evening!
We have only two spaces left for tomorrow's session, so if you fancy having a go at getting creative with some textiles with artist Kerry Cook, book your space now!
For full information on the whole series of workshops, take a look here: https://www.theculturalspring.org/whatson

And to book your space, email [email protected]

Come along and get creative this Autumn!

Wed 30th Sept 6pm-8pm
at Red Hackle, Perth Ave, Jarrow, NE32 4HT
Free to participate, with a suggested voluntary donation of £2

28/09/2026

Workshop at South Shields Museum Wednesday 30th 10am to 2pm. We have had some space come free for a workshop this Wednesday. Interested? Email [email protected]. Take part in a workshop inspired by The Marquise de Seignelay painting which will be on display in South Shields Museum & Art Gallery on Wednesday 30th September 10am - 2pm at South Shields Museum & Art Gallery.

The museum has been selected as one of just four partners to host the National Gallery Masterpiece Tour, a three-year transformative opportunity to bring world-class art to the North East.

Portraits are more than pictures. They tell stories about people, what they care about, and how they want to be remembered.

In this workshop, we will explore the world of portraiture, exploring how the artist used colour, imagery, posture, clothing and setting to tell a powerful story.

The afternoon will be dedicated to making a creative response linked directly back to the painting using collagraph (a printing method) and 3-D printing.

From 29 August - 7 November 2026