Community Activities
Building Community Through Classes and Activities
Discover the wide range of classes and activities happening at Gosforth Civic Theatre for adults. From creative workshops and wellness sessions to special interest groups and social activities, there's something for everyone to get involved with.
Near Earth Objects
Mondays throughout November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 10am-11.30am
A four-week workshop series: spontaneous music, DIY field recording, soundscapes, community. Supporting everyday creativity and reflection.
Led by music therapist Chris Minnis, these relaxed, practical sessions invite you to experiment with improvisation, musical games, field recording and sound-making in a welcoming group. Together, you'll create a collaborative sound piece to premiere at the Freedom Moving celebration.
No musical experience needed - just curiosity and a willingness to take part.
The Toby Henderson Trust Parent Support Group
First Tuesday of each month, 1.30-3pm
Do you live in Newcastle/Gateshead and have a child aged 5-11 years waiting for a neurodevelopmental assessment with Children and Young People’s Service (CYPS)? Come join our support groups! We would love to see you at any of our groups.
If you’d like to join us, please ask questions or book on by emailing: reception@ttht.co.uk. Please include your name, your child’s RIO number (this is the medical number assigned to the young person waiting for an assessment-you will find this on your letter from CYPS), your child’s age and your postcode.
Autumn After Dark
Wednesday 21 October, 7–8.30pm
£25
Spend an autumn evening painting in the warm glow of candlelight. With an autumn forest projected around us, soft music and nature sounds, I’ll guide you through creating your own seasonal landscape in acrylics.
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It’s relaxed and beginner-friendly, with simple guidance when you need it and plenty of freedom to make the painting your own. Come alone or bring a friend, order a drink from the café and enjoy 90 minutes to slow down and paint.
90 minutes • All materials • All levels welcome
Winter After Dark
Wednesday 11 November, 7–8.30pm
£25
Spend the evening painting in a calm, atmospheric setting, with warm low light, winter landscapes projected across the screen and soft music in the background.
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You’ll create your own piece inspired by the atmosphere, while an artist shares guidance and personal painting tips along the way.
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The session is designed as a chance to slow down, switch off from the rush and enjoy the process of painting.
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90 minutes • All materials • All levels welcome
Winter Pause
Wednesday 9 December, 7–8.30pm
£25
Step out of the December rush and spend 90 minutes slowing down with paint and colour.
Instead of following a fixed image, you’ll paint from observation, with a simple winter scene set in front of you. Think a café window, warm light, soft fairy lights and a few seasonal details.
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The session will be led by an artist who will paint alongside the group, sharing simple ways to look, simplify and build the scene step by step. You do not need to know where to start. The idea is to enjoy the process of looking closely, trying things out and creating your own version of what is in front of you.
A calm, creative evening and a little painted memory of December to take home.
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90 minutes • All materials • All levels welcome
InSide: Documentary Photography Community
Wednesday, starting from 22nd July, 6-8pm
InSide is a monthly meet-up for anyone interested in documentary photography. It is open to photographers, artists, students, writers, filmmakers, local residents and anyone curious about using images to tell stories about people, places and everyday life.
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Each meeting has two parts. The first hour is for informal sharing, with 3-4 photographers showing there work and receiving questions, advice or support. This is a peer-to-peer space, not a formal critique unless someone asks for that kind of feedback.
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The second hour is about building the community: sharing news, opportunities, flagging events people can attend, and exploring ideas for collaborations to make the community stronger.
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InSide has been created by Side to connect people making, thinking about, or interested in documentary photography today. Bring images, bring questions, or just come along to meet people.​
Dance Release
First Wednesday of each month, 7–8pm
Join us for a fun, judgement-free dance session! Move freely to classic hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s with gentle suggestions to help you feel comfortable. No pressure, just great music, movement and energy.
Perfect for all adults (18+), with no age limit – all genders, friends and couples welcome. Leave feeling uplifted, less stressed and full of endorphins.​
To book please contact Anna - 07535 537429
Mouthful Voices
Wednesdays during term time, 7-9pm​​
With an emphasis on having fun singing brilliant songs together, we sing songs from different global folk traditions, as well as contemporary material and original compositions/arrangements.
We enjoy making beautiful sounds together, as well as more 'crunchy' harmonies and uplifting songs. You can ‘like’ and ‘share’ us on Facebook.
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Mouthful Voices is also a project choir for special events and performances. New members are absolutely and always welcome!
