We love the Georgians Create a Model Boat

3 June, 10am-12pm

We've been inspired by stories of Mackem families making model sailing boats together and are working with Sunderland Maritime Heritage to bring your boat building dreams to life, you'll learn to use traditional materials and tools to make a boat that actually floats! Suitable for ages 6+ this workshop will take place in Sunderland Maritime Heritage. You'll get the opportunity to exhibit your boat in Holy Trinity or take it home to sail away!

Pay as you feel- suggested donation

£5

#LoveSunderland Heritage Local Author Talk with Glenda Young

Saturday, 2 June, 10am, donation

For local history month we're thrilled to welcome Glenda Young back to Seventeen Nineteen to share how the history of Sunderland inspires her.

Christmas quiltingworkshop

Georgian Portraits and Silhouettes

2 June, 10am

We'll be making silhouette portraits of each other using traditional and contemporary techniques with artsist Jo Howell in this hands-on workshop. Drop in throughout the day or book a slot to avoid disappointment.

November 25, 1pm-4pm

Learn to make a Christmas ornament with beginners quilting techniques

Pay as you feel

Bring your own lunch

Cordage Workshop

15 June, 12pm-1pm

This lunchtime workshop will look at some of the history of rope making in Sunderland, we'll be using dried plant fibres to experiment with making simple cordage.