What’s On at Bensham Grove

What's On 2026

Try something new for 2026 at Bensham Grove! You'll find details of Classes which are regularly held throughout the year, as well as Events. See below for more information or Phone 0191 433 6450  or Email for further details.  Be sure to also check our Facebook page for further information about availability and future Workshops and Events.

Come and join us to celebrate International Women’s Day Monday 9th March 10am-2pm

Classes 2026

These classes run regularly at Bensham Grove; please Contact Us for any further information.

MONDAYS

10am - 12 noon Busy Bees Embroidery (Advanced group). House Lounge. £4 per week

11am - 2:30pm Gardening Group. In Garden. Free

12:30pm - 2:30pm Less is More hoarding support group - held the First Monday of each month. Free.

1pm - 3pm Yarn Group - all abilities - House Lounge. £4 per week

1pm - 3pm  Women's Group. House, Room 2

1pm - 3pm Multi Cultural Women's 'Feel Good' Group. Main Hall

6:45pm - 8:45pm Peer Talk Mental Health Support. House Library. Free

7-8pm Beginners Guitar. Main Hall. £5 per week

7pm - 9pm Stained Glass Group - Hut - £4 per week

Call 0191 433 6450

TUESDAYS

9.30am ESOL English Group. Main Hall. Free

10am - 12noon  Art Group. House Lounge. £4 per week

WEDNESDAYS

10.30am - 12 Stroke Association Group. Free

1pm - 2:30pm Gateshead Visible Minority Support Group. Main Hall

1pm - 3pm Unique Bensham Women's Group - last Wednesday of each month). House.

4 - 6pm Slimming World with Amie. See Slimming World for prices

5:30pm - 8pm Dressmaking Group. Room 2 House. £4 per week

THURSDAYS

1pm - 3pm Sewing Group - Main Hall - £4 per week

1pm - 3pm Grief Café - Second Thursday of each month - House Library - Free

4pm - 5.30pm Italian Language Group - Main Hall - £4 per week

7pm - 9pm Beading Group (Advanced) £4 per week

FRIDAYS

10am - 12noon Sugar Craft Group - House Lounge - £4 per week

11.15am - 12.15pm Pilates - Main Hall

2pm  - 4.30 pm Fused Glass Group - House Room 2 - £5 per week

SATURDAYS

11am - 1pm Turkish Community Event - Monthly - Main Hall

1pm - 3pm Men's Mental Health Course. Main Hall

SUNDAYS

1 - 3pm Men's Mental Health Group

Workshops 2026

Single session Workshops for fun or to try out something new! Please Contact Us for any further information.

more coming soon!

 

 

 

Pottery 2026

Pottery Clubs
We currently have some spaces available in our daytime pottery clubs. These are friendly, informal sessions for makers with existing ceramic experience who can work safely and self-directed in the pottery studio without a tutor present.

Any making and decorating techniques can be used: throwing, handbuilding, pressmoulding, glazing etc. Materials and firing are included in the fee.

2 hrs per session in 10 week blocks, £180 paid per block. There is a bursary fund that can be applied for, up to £50 for people needing financial support.

We have spaces in the following groups:-

Sunday morning 10.00-12.00
Monday afternoon 1.00-3.00
Tuesday morning 10.00-12.00
Wednesday afternoon 1.30-3.30
Thursday morning 10.00-12.00

Please contact Gillian in the office at Bensham Grove 0191 4336450 or email admin@benshamgrove.org.uk to arrange for an initial assessment and induction session with pottery staff.

Pottery courses

Mothers Day Pottery Special
Sunday 15th March
2.30-4.00
£25.00
 

Family Pottery Sunday afternoons 1.00-2.30

Block 1: 22nd, 29th March, & 19th April.

Block 2: 10th, 17th & 31st May

(4.5 hours) £75 per block for 1 adult with 1 child

+£18.00 additional child

 
Wednesday 6-week Pottery evening class 6.00-8.00pm
18th & 23rd March,1st, 22nd, 29th April, 6th May
6.00-8.00pm (12 hours) £150
 
2 session Tuesday afternoon Glazing workshop 
10th & 17th March 1.00-3.30
(5 hours) £65
 
Tuesday twilight with Shaun 4.00-6.00
5 sessions (10 hours): 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st March
£125.00
Saturdays: single days with Shaun 
Sat 14th March and/or Sat 28th March. 10.00-2.30
(4 hours) £50 per day
Saturdays: morning or afternoon 3- sessions with Shaun
Block 1: 18th April, 2nd & 16th May 10.00-12.00
Block 2: 18th April, 2nd & 16th May 12.30-2.30
Mornings only (2 hours) £75.00 
Afternoons only (2 hours): £75.00
All day (4 hours) 10.00-2.30: £150
 
Mon twilight pottery with Meg 4.00-600
10 sessions (20 hours) from 20th April through to 6th July.
£250.00
 
Friday evening class with Shaun 6.00-8.00pm
24th April-3rd July
10 sessions (20 hours) £250
 
Weekend small-group throwing workshops
Sat & Sunday 21st 2nd March 3.30-5.30 (4 hours total)

Sat & Sunday 25th/26th April 3.30-5.30 (4 hours total)

£85.00 each workshop

Creative Glass at Bensham 2026

We Bensham Grove is delighted to offer new Glass Classes for 2026!  Please Email Us to reserve your place for these Classes.

Glass Classes
All courses are suitable for learners at all levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.

Creative Glass at Bensham 2026

Fused Glass 2026  - includes equipment
Days & Times Start Duration Cost
Thurs 9:30-11:30am 15th January 2026 10 weeks £140
 Thurs 6-8pm 15th January 2026 10 weeks £140

New! Stained Glass Workshops

Join us at Bensham Grove on Saturday 14th February and create a Valentines (or Galentines) keepsake at our Valentine's Day Glass Workshop. The romance begins at 10am - 12 noon and the £30 cost includes all materials.  Contact admin@benshamgrove.org.uk to book your place.


New! Stained Glass Workshop Day

​Saturday 7th February 2026

10am - 3.30pm includes materials

Cost £65

Location: Bensham Grove. Take a look at our Bensham Grove Facebook Page!

For more information & to Register: contact Chris on 0191 4336450 (during office hours)

Or Email admin@benshamgrove.org.uk

For travel information, check out our page Contact Us

 Learning Skills @Bensham Grove

The following Courses are offered by the North East Creative Collective via Gateshead Council.  To enquire about any of these Courses, please call 0191 433 8646