New Saturday Art Club for young people in North Shields

North Shields Cultural Quarter is starting a new Saturday Art Club and is looking for young people from North Shields to take part.

In partnership with Newcastle College, 16 students will join a 15‑week programme. Morning sessions (9.30am - 12pm) will take place in Newcastle College’s studios and be led by their experienced tutors. Students will try out different types of art and design, learn new skills, build confidence, and create work they may not have thought possible.

This programme is aimed at young people who may not usually be able to join activities like this because of cost or other barriers, but who have clear creative talent and interest.

Who can apply

  • Students in Year 9 or Year 10 (up to 4 students per school)

  • Creative, talented, and committed students

  • Pupil Premium students with NE29 or NE30 postcode

  • Able to attend all 15 weeks

  • Teachers must decide which students are eligible

What’s included

  • Free to take part

  • Transport provided

  • Work displayed in a public exhibition

  • Exhibition will take place during NSCQ Lowe! weekend of contemporary art, March 2027

Register interest by 22 May 2026

Ian Read