Breathing Space Durham

28/08/2025

** New Session Alert! **
Our session "Autumn Leaves Lino Printed Tote Bag with Carrie Dennison" is now open to book via our system https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/breathingspace You can book without signing up to the system and it won't ask for your card details unless you are giving a donation. If you need a free place please choose the no donation option, but if you are able to give a donation it will help to cover the cost of your place and will be much appreciated. The session will take place at St Michael's Church, Witton Gilbert, on Thursday 18 September 2025 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

27/08/2025

** Save the date! **
Woodland Wonders is set to be a magical and mysterious mix of mayhem this October! Booking opens 30th September

05/08/2025

Reminder that our wool group, The Witton Wool Loop is not on today as we have Woodland Wonders on that day. Back as normal next week!

02/08/2025

Woodland Wonders is this week, if you are coming please dress for the weather as we will be outside. If you have any camouflage patterns on that would be brilliant - our topic is all about how animals use colours and patterns!

01/08/2025

Reminder that our wool group, The Witton Wool Loop is not on this coming Tuesday 5th August as we have Woodland Wonders on that day. Back as normal the following week!

31/07/2025

The fused glass we did a few weeks ago is finally here! Drop us a line and let us know how/when you'd like to collect, or if someone will collect it for you. katie@breathingspace.org.uk

29/07/2025

Woodland Wonders is next week, if you were lucky enough to snag a space we hope you are looking forward to it! Both the sessions are full and both have a waiting list so if you are unable to attend please do remember to cancel your place via our booking system, or let us know in good time so we can do it for you.

17/07/2025

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08/07/2025

** Woodland Wonders is available to book! ** The summer sessions of our forest school are now available to book. Little Wonders is aimed at 3-5 year olds (all children must be accompanied by an adult) and Woodland Wonders is aimed at those aged 6-12 (if happy they can be left for this session, please proved a packed lunch). Free to access, though donations are always very welcome, please dress for the outdoors. Booking is via our booking site https://www.trybooking.com/uk/eventlist/breathingspace, please email info@breathingspace.org.uk if you need help with this.

23/06/2025

** New session alert ** We have a fab new evening session for you this time! Can you sing? Do you wish you could? Would you like to have fun finding out?! In partnership with Stronger Together and funded by Music for All , professional singer Katherine will be facilitating a 'Find your voice' course, starting 7th July and running for 5 weeks on a Monday evening 7pm-8:30pm. Learn how to breathe and sing in this informal, no requirements fun session! No need to book, just turn up - and as usual this is free of charge, donations only!

17/06/2025

Today at 1pm is Sketch and Stroll with Carrie Dennison, there are a couple of spaces available if you'd like to learn a few tips for sketching and have a stroll around in the lovely weather (no prior skill necessary!).

This workshop is designed specifically for beginners and for those who say they ‘can’t draw’! Of course, those with sketching experience are very...

11/02/2025

** Last minute cancellations ** A couple of very last minute cancellations have come up for Valentines metal embossing with Carrie this afternoon. If you would like to cheer yourself up on this rainy day please book here and you'll be very welcome to join us!

Metal embossed valentines ornament workshop A fun introduction to the art of metal embossing, learning how to make traditional ‘corazones...