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    Craft Action Exhibition

    Members of Craft Action Collective
    20 November - 5 December 2024
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    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.
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    Regular Groups

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

    Hiring the SAW building is a great way to support our work.
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    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.
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    Fancy some art?

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

    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

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    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.
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    Painting
    for Fun

    Free and friendly water-based oil painting sessions.
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    SAW
    Reflects

    Gatherings to reflect on exhibitions & the wider world.
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    Shieldfield Grows

    A regular community gardening group.
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    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.

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    Upcoming Events

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