Better Connect Family Wellbeing Workshops

Ongoing

Check out our digital family workshops.

Image by TyneSight Photography.
In a bright room with white walls and ceiling, a young individual wearing a white and blue striped sweater adjusts a tripod-mounted device, possibly a smartphone or camera with a green case. Another person stands nearby, observing. On the table in front of them are two vertically stacked glass containers filled with colourful liquid.

Key Partners:

North East Museums

North Tyneside Libraries

VODA

Sporting Wallsend

Looking to bring your family closer through creativity and tech?

Looking to bring your family closer through creativity and tech?

Our Creative Health programme offers weekly sessions that dive into the world of digital art—from animation to interactive design and beyond—guided by experienced, professional artists.

These sessions are designed for families of all ages (7+), whether you’re a curious child, a tech-savvy teen, or a grown-up eager to try something new. You’ll learn accessible digital tools, express yourselves creatively, and share the joy of making something together.

What to expect:

  • Discover digital art techniques in a relaxed, welcoming environment
  • Work together across generations using simple tech and creative software
  • Build new skills while having fun and connecting as a family
  • Get inspired and let your imagination flow—no experience needed!

Swap screen time for shared creative time and transform your everyday into something extraordinary.

What's coming up

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.

All places can be booked as either a self-referral or clinician/social prescriber/link worker referral.

Upon booking, please make sure you complete our Participant Registration Form to confirm your space. The form collects a variety of information, including your contact details, emergency contact, basic health and medical information, equality, diversity and inclusion data, and photograph consent information.

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.

Our current offer

Turn up the fun in these free workshops — families learn to DJ, spin tunes and craft their own mixes.

Saturday 23 May 2026 – Saturday 27 June 2026

10am – 12noon

Wallsend Boys Club, Kirkley Park, Rheydt Ave, NE28 8SX

Free parking on site.

Free, family friendly and for children 7+.
All materials provided. No experience needed.

Priority places are for brand new participants.

Booking is for the full 12-week block.
And please remember to book a space for each family member.
Free parking available.

Please contact us at admin@helixarts.com if all spaces are taken and we’ll add you to our waiting list…things change and places can become available. 

A young child sits at a table using a digital music pad or MIDI controller in a community space, with stacked chairs and a window behind them. Overlaid text promotes the Better Connect programme, encouraging families to “plug into family time” with digital fun every Saturday, alongside logos for Helix Arts, the UK Government, and Arts Council England.

Get in touch

If you would like to find out more, get involved as a partner, volunteer or refer someone to the programme please contact us.

Contact

Jos Forester-Melville

Senior Creative Producer

0191 241 4931

jos@helixarts.com

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