Craft Action Exhibition Songs of Solidarity and Strength Regular Groups Hire SAW Christmas wreath making workshops Fancy some art?

Craft Action Exhibition

Members of Craft Action Collective
20 November - 5 December 2024

Songs of Solidarity and Strength

SAW will be working with two songwriters to tell the stories of those who live, work or play in Shieldfield through song. Take part whether you're musical or not.

Regular Groups

Why not try one of SAW's free regular groups- crafting, painting, reflecting, or growing

Hire SAW

Hiring the SAW building is a great way to support our work.

Christmas wreath making workshops

Help raise funds for SAW by buying tickets to one of our Christmas wreath making workshops - participants come away with a beautiful seasonal ornament.

Fancy some art?

SAW offers seasonal, limited edition prints to our regular donors. Consider supporting SAW's work to get your hands on some.

Craft Action Exhibition

Members of Craft Action Collective

A gathering and celebration of work produced by Craft Action Collective, a group exploring activism and issues in the news through the medium of craft and printmaking. Come and explore a brilliant variety of thought-provoking work.

Find out more here

The words 'Craft Action' above three hands holding a paint brush, a stamp, and a pair of scissors respectively.

Regular Groups at SAW


There’s lots of creative activity to get involved with at SAW. All our groups are free to attend and open to all.

Craft Action Collective

A group for crafting and gentle activism.
Find out more.

6 hands are photographed from above holding handmade pottery bowls, made as part of the Craft Action Collective sessions

Painting
for Fun

Free and friendly water-based oil painting sessions.
Find out more.

In the foreground a man is seated at a table, painting an A4-sized painting during a Painting for Fun session. In the background seated at other tables are more people, also painting.

SAW
Reflects

Gatherings to reflect on exhibitions & the wider world.
Find out more.

3 people are seated around a small coffee table having a conversation, there are drinks and pieces of paper on the table. In the background 3 further people are seated around another coffee table. There is artwork hanging on the gallery walls behind them.

Shieldfield Grows

A regular community gardening group.
Find out more.

5 adults and one small child are pictured outside in the SAW garden, gathered around the edges of raised bed, digging and planting.
A large group of people assembled outside of the SAW building waving at the camera


What is Shieldfield Art Works

Shieldfield Art Works (SAW) is a project of the Methodist Church in Newcastle upon Tyne which is seeking the good of the city through creative practice.

We run a programme of art exhibitions, events and regular creative groups from our gallery and workshop space in Shieldfield.

Upcoming Events

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