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Make a Christmas Card at Shipley Art Gallery

Drop in during the Christmas Craft Market to make a Christmas card or small painting with watercolours and coloured pencils.

Saturday, 28 November 2026Drop in 11am to 1pm on Sat 28 Nov and Sat 5 DecShipley Art Gallery, Prince Consort Road, Gateshead, NE8 4JBFree, donations welcomeby Shipley Art Gallery (North East Museums)

About This Event

Alongside the gallery's Christmas Craft Market, members of the Shipley's Painting and Drawing group help visitors make a Christmas card or small painting using watercolours and coloured pencils. You can follow the examples on display or come up with your own design, and find out about joining the group while you are there. Adults and children are all welcome; it is free, with donations welcome.

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