Upcoming events

  • People drawing plants in a garden during daytime

    Seasonal Sketching

    February 15th

    Due to popular demand Seasonal Sketching is here for another beautiful day in the garden! Join us to capture the beauty of Summer and learn all about the pollinators who keep the garden running.

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  • Waste To Art

    Waste To Art

    Oct 20th-Jan 24th

    Held in Swansea and Charlestown Libararies, Waste To Art celebrates the creativity of our community while sending an important message about preserving our environment. Check it out for free until Jan 24th!

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  • An illustration of a pair of black scissors cutting through the words "Cut & Paste" written with colorful cut-out letters on a textured background.

    Cut & Paste

    Feb 19th-May 19th

    Cut & Paste is a mixed media exhibition featuring local artists Lee Seaman and Gemma Kirschner. See stories brought to life through paper.

    Click the button below to join us for opening night!

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  • A colorful collage with a sign reading "Workshop with Collage" and images of flower artwork, art supplies, and a digital illustration of a girl holding a bouquet.

    Collage Workshop

    New Dates Available

    Create your own original artwork using Gemma’s favourite technique, collage! Held in the oh so cosy art room at the Creative Village in Charlestown Square, take some time to be artistic.

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Previous Events

Seasonal Sketching

Painting, flowers and education all wrapped up into one workshop! March Street Community Garden and Gemma Kirschner, with the generosity of Newcastle City Council, were thrilled to host this creative and educational workshop. Our goal; to help you slow down and notice the beneficial pollinators around you.

Further dates to be confirmed.

People observing and taking notes in a lush vegetable garden on a sunny day.
A table with a floral centerpiece, potted plants, and art supplies, set outdoors with a green background.
Gemma standing and reading a card to a seated group of women and a girl at an outdoor gathering, with colorful decorations hanging overhead and a table with flowers and supplies in the background.
Person drawing a sketch of a flower on a notepad outdoors with lush green foliage and pink flowers in the background.
Group of women and girls standing outdoors near a fence, holding notebooks and smiling, possibly participating in an art event.
A man kneeling outdoors, holding a pen and notebook, with three women sitting nearby listening. They are in a garden setting with greenery and a tree stump nearby.
Person holding a brochure with photos of insects, plants, and a garden, outdoors on grass.
A woman standing in a garden with yellow and pink flowers, writing in a notebook.
Gemma reading a pamphlet outdoors, with two other women sitting at a table in the background under a canopy, surrounded by greenery.
Women painting and drawing at a table with flowers, art supplies, and informational booklets.
A person painting with watercolors on paper, with a butterfly and flower drawing visible, using a small watercolor palette and brush.
Close-up of a person's hands drawing on paper with colored pencils and watercolor paints, surrounded by art supplies on a blue tablecloth.
A table decorated with a bouquet of pink and white flowers in a glass jar, a purple painted mug holding paintbrushes, a green container with red hearts, a small decorative black dog figurine on a dish, a brown envelope, and a flyer about becoming a s

Collage Workshops

Held in the cosy workshop room of the Creative Village in Charlestown Square, Gemma teaches you how to use collage to make a beautiful and professional looking artwork for your home. This workshop will have you feeling inspired to create!

Bring a friend or book as a group.

Colorful collage artwork of flowers in vases, created with paper cutouts, surrounded by art supplies like colored pencils, scissors, watercolor paints, and drawing paper.
Handmade greeting card featuring an orange lily flower in a white textured pot, with green leaves and buds, placed on a green checkered tablecloth.