Facilities & Recreation Committee – July 14th 2026
Spennymoor Town Council Facilities & Recreation Committee Order of Business - Meeting to be held July 14th 2026
Free Creative Community Workshops Coming to Spennymoor This February
Spennymoor Town Council is pleased to announce a series of free Creative Community Workshops taking place throughout February in the Maker Space at the Bob Abley Gallery, Spennymoor Town Hall.
These relaxed and welcoming Friday sessions invite participants to explore and celebrate the women — past and present — who have shaped communities across the North East. Through shared creativity and conversation, attendees will help create a collaborative fabric artwork that will form part of the upcoming exhibition Echoes of Her North.
Celebrating Stories Through Creativity
Each workshop will encourage participants to reflect on the strength, heritage, and experiences of inspirational women, transforming these ideas into textile-based artworks. No previous artistic experience is required, and all materials will be provided.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Contribute to a word wall celebrating women who inspire them
- Experiment with textile techniques such as fabric collage, simple stitching, embroidery, fabric painting, and lino printing
- Create a personalised fabric square representing a chosen inspirational woman
- Take part in building a large-scale community banner and sculptural installation that will be displayed in the Bob Abley Gallery*
- Share stories, traditions, and experiences in a supportive, creative environment
Workshop Details
📍 Venue: Maker Space, Bob Abley Gallery, Spennymoor Town Hall
🗓 Dates: Fridays throughout February
🕐 Time: 1pm – 3pm
💜 Cost: Free and open to all
These workshops offer a unique opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together, get creative, and contribute to a meaningful artwork celebrating the women who have shaped our region and our world.
We look forward to welcoming the community into the Maker Space and seeing the collaborative installation grow week by week.
*Image shown is the artist’s impression of the sculptural installation design by Jayne Blacklock (c).
