Facilities & Recreation Committee – July 14th 2026
Spennymoor Town Council Facilities & Recreation Committee Order of Business - Meeting to be held July 14th 2026
Spennymoor Town Council is pleased to announce a series of free Creative Community Workshops taking place throughout March, April and May in the Maker Space at the Bob Abley Gallery, Spennymoor Town Hall.
These relaxed and welcoming sessions invite participants to explore and celebrate the women — past and present — who have shaped communities across the North East.
Celebrating Stories Through Creativity
Participants will have the opportunity to:
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 sculptural installation that will be displayed in the Bob Abley Gallery as a part of our new exhibition, Echoes of Her North: the quiet architects of our communities.
Workshop Dates
Tuesday 24th March – 10am-12pm
Tuesday 31st March – 10am-12pm
Friday 24th April – 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm
Monday 11th May – 10am-12pm
These Workshops are 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.
*Image shown is the artist’s impression of the sculptural installation design by Jayne Blacklock (c).
