Better Connect supports the wellbeing of residents living in North Tyneside, and encourages connection through creativity.
Coming up for Better Connect July – November 2025
Posted on: 17th July 2025
Take a look at what we have coming up in our Creative Health Programme Better Connect in the next few months.
Life Letters
Join writer and artist Amanda Quinn to share some of your favourite journeys and memories through a letter.
Thursday 31 July 2025
2pm – 4pm
Wideopen Library, 101 Canterbury Way, Wideopen, NE13 6JJ
Priority for spaces will be given to North Tyneside residents with a NE13 and NE23 7 postcode.
No experience necessary.
Family Saturdays
Join Bex Harvey for weekly workshops. Learn to make your own bespoke photo studio and experiment with pictures and film.
Saturday 8 August – Saturday 1 November 2025
10.30am – 12.30pm
Wallsend Boys Club, Kirkley Park, Rheydt Ave, NE28 8SX
Suitable for families with children aged 7+.
Workshops are are free. No experience necessary. All kit is provided.
Summer Holidays
We have a range of workshops open to young people this summer so they can experiment across artforms and get creative.
Workshops with Bex Harvey
Tuesday 12 August 2025
Riverside Family Hub, North Shields, NE29 6QD
10am – 12 noon: Printmaking for young people aged 8 – 11
1pm – 3pm: Analogue Photography for young people aged 11 – 14
Workshops with Mark Sillett
Wednesday 27 August 2025
Helix Arts, North Shields, NE30 1NT
10am – 12 noon: Introduction to Radio Presenting for young people aged 8 -11
1pm – 3pm: DJ Skills workshop for young people aged 11 – 14
Priority for spaces will go to North Shields Residents.
North Shields
Join visual artist and writer Lindsey Grieves to get creative and to take time out for yourself.
Running weekly, exploring ceramics and visual arts. These sessions are open to those over 18+.
Tuesday 5 August – Tuesday 4 November 2025
12.30pm – 2.30pm
How to Book
If you are interested in any of our workshops, you can book a space on Ticket Source.
Spaces are limited and book quickly. If you are unsuccessful, please join the waiting list for the workshop you’re interested in and we will contact you as places come available.
Upon booking, please make sure you complete our Participant Registration Form to confirm your space.
If you are unable to book digitally, feel free to give us a call on 0191 241 4931 to book.
Got any questions? Please contact admin@helixarts.com or give us a call.