Name: Open Studios at 36 Lime Street, Newcastle
Start: 2025-03-22T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-03-23T17:00:00+00:00
Location: 36 Lime Street

Open Studios at 36 Lime Street, Newcastle

A unique opportunity to meet artist, makers and creatives in their workplaces. Buy - commission- Take part.
About this Event

Spring Open Studios at 36 Lime Street 2025

Event times: Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd March, 10am - 5pm

Explore the wealth of creative talent over five floors of our beautiful listed building, 36 Lime Street. Immerse yourself in one of Newcastle's most vibrant cultural communities for one weekend only Spring 2025. The former flax mill and original Ouseburn studio space is opening over five floors with 20 creatives showing their work as part of Ouseburn Open Studios. Chat with the artists about their processes and materials: art, design, jewellery, glass, furniture, architecture, music, printmaking, painting, pottery, textiles and more! Buy direct! You can commission items as well as buy “off the wall”. Most makers now take debit/credit cards (but best to arm yourselves with some cash!).

Latest Activities Free children’s activities including a Spring Elf Hunt with a hidden gnome on each floor (with clues)! Jayamini de Silva (JammiArt) studio-5D offers collective live Rangoli art for the visitors for all age groups. Visitors are invited to contribute to create a large rangoli design with coloured rice. All materials and guidance will be provided and totally free. This activity will be run both days 22&23 March throughout the day. Visit JammiArt on level 5 to get the Rangoli art experience!

Participants include: Michael Armstrong | AFID Design, Louise Bradley, Lisa Delarny, Theresa Easton, Peter Flynn, Jane Gower, Fiona Gray Design Associates, Hap, Becky Helliar | Rawpots, Natasha Kwiatkowska | Natasha Pots, Steve Luck, Sara Jane Palmer, Zoe Parker, Julia Roxburgh, Jayamini de Silva, Maria Sears, Kate Stobbart, Kate Sweeney, Lee Turner | Hole Editions, Louise Underwood and Sue Woolhouse.

Accessibility: This event is accessible from street level at our main entrance. Level 1 is accessible via the slipway. Please note that all other floors, including toilets, can only be accessed by stairs.
36 Lime Street is working towards making our building fully accessible. In the meantime, accessible toilets are available at the Cluny next door.
Highlights of the Open Studios event include:

Hands-on workshops for all ages
Live performances by resident musicians
Artist demonstrations, offering insights into various creative processes
The chance to win bespoke art pieces through the Lime Street Raffle

This family-friendly event has been a cornerstone of the city's cultural calendar since 1994, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Last year alone, they welcomed over 2,700 visitors to explore the studios, engage with the artists, and take part in workshops and activities.

Don’t Miss Out!

Come and experience firsthand the creativity that defines the heart of the Ouseburn Valley. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, curious to see behind-the-scenes, or simply looking for a unique day out with the family, the 36 Lime Street Open Studios is a must-visit event.

For more information about the Open Studios event, visit 36 Lime Street’s website or follow on social media:

Instagram: @36LimeStreet
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LimeStreet36

A Space for Emerging and Established Talent

The OPEN programme at 36 Lime Street continues to be a vital platform for both emerging and established artists. In the past year, the gallery has hosted eight solo exhibitions from artists at various stages of their careers, offering them a space to experiment and showcase new work.

The building also fosters community engagement with an extensive calendar of collaborative events. In 2023-2024, they partnered with local schools, charities, and universities, creating opportunities for students, children, and the public to experience art through workshops and exhibitions. From the Baton of Hope exhibition highlighting suicide prevention to a film project with Newcastle University, these events serve as a bridge between the arts and the wider community.

A Creative Hub

As a charitable organisation, 36 Lime Street is dedicated to supporting artistic practice in the North East. They offer affordable studio spaces, community workshops, and public exhibitions, all within this historic building. The studio group has ambitious plans for the future, including the launch of an artist residency programme in 2025 and ongoing efforts to make the building more accessible for all.

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