Kingsland Church Studios

2011 is the year for expansion at Mushroom Works. We have lots planned and in the pipeline for this year, mostly involving opening new studio spaces to satiate the need for affordable studios by the numerous creative people in the North East.

First up, we will be opening 9 studios in Kingsland Church in the heart of the Byker Wall. This 'jewel in the wall' has been beautifully refurbished and is now ready to be filled full of creative people.

If you are interested in a space in Kingsland Church Studios, or to find out more please contact us

Pop Up Shop

It's been a while since we had anything in the gallery - this month saw the Pop Up Design Shop open + lots of people have been coming down and enjoying the show, some have even been spending Money.

This exhibition was a joint exhibition with Hunky Dory Home a super cool and friendly internet company who does 'gorgeous quirky things, for gorgeous quirky people' we also invited some of our studio holders

and friend of Mushroom Works to show some of their products too.

This event is part of the Design Event North East festival which is supported by the Arts Council, England and Northern Rock Foundation. The festival takes place from 22-31 October 2010 throughout the North East region and the theme this year is Conversation. There will be a range of exhibitions and events covering all aspects of design from product design to graphics, fashion and architecture.

below - Owls teatowel by Lisa Jones Studio

Come and learn at Mushroom Works

Our Life Drawing classes are set to start again next month at long last. It's been a while coming and we have been waiting for it to warm up a bit! Come June, Thursday nights are Life Drawing nights. places have filled up fast, but we still have a few places left if you are interested. there also may be a chance to run a Saturday morning class if people are interested, let us know if you are!

Also next month we are starting some other classes in drawing and writing. These are beginners classes for those who feel they need a little encouragement. We have teamed up with Jodi from NE:ART to bring you these classes. Jodi is a Fine Art graduate specialising in painting and drawing; she has been working in museum and gallery education for a number of years working with children and adults.

to find out more - or to book a place, check out our website