Artist-guided sketch-walks

Originally sold by peddlers known as ‘chapmen’, chapbooks are compact publications which were traditionally used for folk tales, popular literature, religious tracts and political pamphlets.

Each participant will have the opportunity to create their own chapbook using illustrations, observations and stories about the buildings, architecture and streetscape gathered during each artist-guided tour of the Creative Central: Ncl area.

All walks start and finish at the Creative Central: Ncl Hub on the corner of Clayton St. and Nelson St. in central Newcastle, with all walks start at 1000.

All materials, including blank chap books, fine liner pens and watercolour paint, will be provided.

A creative workshop, and the completion of the making of the chapbooks, will take place in the Creative Central: Ncl Hub on the corner of Clayton St. and Nelson St. on Sunday 15th September.

A limited number of places (12) is available on each walk. Advance booking recommended.

Friday 13th September
Walk 1 - Discovery Museum; with Steve Pardue and Ken Bee
Walk 2 - Assembly House; with Bethan Applegarth and Geoffrey Wong

Saturday 14th September
Walk 3 - Grainger Market; with Gillian Wilson, Sue Cree and Sara Gibbeson
Walk 4 - Blackfriars & Chinatown; with Heidi Chen and Geoffrey Wong

Sunday 15th September
Walk 5 -Theatre & Music Hall; with Richard Hall and Ken Bee,
Walk 6 - Lit & Phil; with Geoffrey Wong and Steve Pardue

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

1000-1600. Walk 1 -Discovery Museum: 1000. Walk 2 - Assembly House: 1000

Saturday 14 September:

1000-1600. Walks 3 -Grainger Market: 1000. Walk 4 - Blackfriars and Chinatown: 1000

Sunday 15 September:

1000-1600. Walk 5 - Theatre and Music Hall: 1000. Walk 6 - Lit & Phil: 1000

Location & directions

11-13 Clayton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE1 5PN

Directions:

Creative Central: Ncl Hub, on the corner of Nelson Street and Clayton Street in Newcastle City Centre.

Contact on day:

Steve Pardue

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book via Eventbrite.

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/heritage-open-days-3576459

Booking opens:

15 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

All walks take up to 2 hours. Chapbook workshops will take place at the Creative Central Hub throughout each day and may be more suitable for members of the public with restricted mobility.

Additional information

All materials, including blank chap books, fine liner pens and watercolour paint, will be provided.

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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