Upcoming Events and Workshops
Climate Cafe Open Call Out
We have a rolling Open Call Out to run an activity at our monthly Climate Cafe!
We are looking for contributors between November 2025 - March 2026
You could be looking for the chance to try out a participatory activity as a volunteer or offer your skills to the project as a community member or looking for paid work as a local artist
Whatever your situation, if you have an idea for Climate Cafe, then we would like to hear from you!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.b-arts.org.uk/climate-cafe-open-call-out
Climate Cafe Saturday 1st November 10-3pm
This months theme is Leaves and Light, Roots and Regeneration
Climate Cafe activities this month will include;
Clothes, toys and book swap (we kindly ask for no more clothes and books donations this month, we are accepting good quality toys only). Knit and Natter with Carol. Charcoal Sketching with Carl. More creative activities to be announced. Find out more about our advisory group/s. Live Music and Ukulele Lessons with Sue and Tracie. Chat and get to know people.
‘Pay what you can’ vegetarian community meal (vegan option available)
10-11 is usually our quietest hour if you prefer a quieter environment.
Creative-e-tea Workshop
☕ Creativ-e-tea: Wobbly Arms Workshop 🖌️
⏰ Monday 3rd November 10.30-12.30pm
📍B arts, 72 Hartshill Road, Stoke on Trent
Creativ-e-tea is a new creative making session at B. ARTS, each session will be different so keep a look out for what's coming up 👀
Join local artist Olivia Azzopardi for a FREE workshop to cut and collage with coloured paper and recycled materials. Make your own collage, holding a tool that reflects what creativity and making means to you.
The collage of works made in the workshop will be displayed at the B.ARTS Makers Market on Sunday 16th November
No experience needed and everyone (18+) is welcome
Materials, refreshments and travel expenses provided.
To register your interest and for any questions please get in touch with kath.stanway@b-arts.org.uk or text/call 07544814720
Shadow Puppetry Workshop
Learn the basics of Shadow Puppetry
Perhaps you're an aspiring performer, puppeteer or maker, or perhaps you have always wanted to learn but never had the chance -
Whatever your reason or experience level, this FREE workshop is for you!
Thursday 13th November, 6–8pm
B.ARTS Studio Workshop, 72 Hartshill Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7RB
Learn the basics of shadow puppetry! From a paper-cut shape to a full fledged shadow play, this session will teach you all you need to know to start telling your own stories using darkness and light.
"The teachers were patient provided clear instructions and made it a really comfortable environment to have a go"
Shadow Puppetry is the 2nd in our run of Winter Workshops. In this 2 hour session, experienced studio artists and makers Dan Higgs and Richard Redwin will teach you the basics and all tools and materials are provided.
Places are limited, so please book ahead by emailing info@b-arts.org.uk
18+
All are welcome
Check out our full Winter Workshop programme here - https://www.b-arts.org.uk/winter-workshops-barts-studio
Kidsgrove Lanterns
KIDSGROVE!
That time of the year is rapidly approaching,
Welcome to LANTERN SEASON
Come and make a LANTERN. Completely FREE of Charge
Saturday 15th & Saturday 22nd of November
11am - 4pm
at Kidsgrove Labour Club, 52 Market Street, ST7 4AB
Suitable for the whole family
Then come and join Santa and our giant Reindeer at our Lantern Parade and Christmas Lights Switch on,
on Saturday, 29th November
Starting from 4.30pm at St Thomas' Church, The Avenue, ST7 1AG
See you there
Newcastle Lanterns: Feasts of Welcome
Newcastle Under Lyme Lanterns is back for 2025 on Saturday 6th December.
Meeting in Newcastle outside Keele in Town at 4.30pm for a 5pm start.
Join B. ARTS and Castle Creatives for a community winter event, featuring hand-made willow and tissue paper lanterns.
Come and make your own FREE willow and paper lanterns with us at one of our workshops and join in our incredible lantern parade in Newcastle-under-Lyme
The lanterns we create are hung on a bamboo pole, do not get let loose and do not harm wildlife. You will be able to keep your handmade lantern after the parade too!
Newcastle Library, Castle House
Tuesday 28 October 10am-2pm
Belong, Lower Street
Thursday 30 October 10am-2pm
Saturday 1 November 10am-2pm
Keele in Town, 53 Ironmarket, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 1PE
Saturday 8 November 10am - 3pm
Saturday 22 November 10am - 3pm
Saturday 29 November 10am - 3pm
The workshops take place on the first floor, there is lift access to the workshop space.
"Keele in Town is a dedicated space in the Newcastle-under-Lyme town centre designed to bring together Keele University students, staff, and the wider community. It offers a welcoming environment for studying, collaboration, and engagement with local businesses and non-profit organisations. The addition of a café service, run by the popular local Piccoloco team, enhances the building’s role as a vibrant hub for connection, learning, and community involvement."
Newcastle Lights Switch On
Sunday 23 November 12-4pm
All workshops AND the parade are totally FREE, no skills or experience needed, all tools and kit provided, just turn up and get making!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Big thanks to our partners at - Amity Hub, Newcastle Newcastle under Lyme BID, Keele in Town and Keele University
For more information email:
Emily Andrews emily.andrews@b-arts.org.uk
Makers Market
Sunday 16th November 2024 10-4pm
Featuring a range of stalls with festive gifts by local artists and makers
Live Demonstrations, live music and other activities
Hot Food, Drinks and alcoholic and soft drinks available to purchase from our Bread in Common Cafe
You can now apply to book a stall by filling in the form on our website where you’ll also find the full terms and conditions - https://www.b-arts.org.uk/christmas-makers-market
Men Who Make Things
A weekly creative making and well-being space for men with B arts Studio Artists Dan and Rich
Wednesday evenings 6-8pm
Sessions continue from Wednesday 29th October 2025.
From carpentry, to metal work, to foam prop making, the B arts studio team will run various making sessions but they also want to hear from you, and what you’re interested in!
Find out more - b-arts.org.uk/b-arts-studio
B arts Studio, B arts, 72 Hartshill Road, Stoke, ST4 7RB
There is a bus stop right outside our building
Any questions, and to let us know you’re coming please email - menwhomakethings@b-arts.org.uk
Bread in Common Cafe and Community Pantry, every Friday 12-2pm
Pay as you feel Cafe. All dishes made using surplus waste food. 3 course meal, you decide what to pay.
Suggested donation £5, drinks charged separately.
Community pantry with surplus food through supermarket fareshare scheme - no referral needed.
A chance to meet people and connect with B arts