A conversation series
founded by Jessica Walsh.
Hosted by Sarah Tempest and Dan Brough
Ladies, Wine and Design Newcastle supports and champions women and non-binary creatives* in our local community and around the world. We hold monthly events where we drink wine**, chat ‘all-things’ design, business and this
thing called life. If you would like to join an event please sign up for the newsletter, or join us on facebook and instagram. Additionally, please get in touch via DM if you'd like to collaborate, host us in your space, teach a workshop, or be a guest speaker.
*Our space is inclusive of all women, non-binary, agender and gender non-conforming people.
**Alcohol is entirely optional.
Watch this space early February!
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Fasten your seatbelts because our Christmas gathering is ready for take-off. The very gorgeous Flight Bar in Heaton has very kindly agreed to host us and we can't wait to jingle (our baubles) and mingle!
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We're always wanging on about the fact women make up only 11% of creative directors worldwide. So this month we're bringing you one of the women from that very small percentage - the amazing Eilidh McDonald, Joint Creative Director, Frame, Glasgow.
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After a month off to enjoy the summer we're back with the wonderfully talented Emily Stanney from Curate Creative. Emily's gonna be talking to us about how she got into design, her personal experience through uni, graduating from Northumbria and how she landed her dream job.
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Hot town, summer in the city. Join us for a picnic and let's discuss design, creativity and life. And while we chat we'll have a few glasses of wine, enjoy picky bits and hope that the sun shines!
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A unique private view and chat with Amy Dover as she talks us through her latest thought provoking exhibition, Saiba – All Bones Turn to Dust.
Vane Gallery, Gateshead
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We’re chuffed to be bringing the skin-tingling artistry of Chloe Rodham to High Bridge this February. As an animator, maker and lecturer at Northumbria and Sunderland Unis, Chloe specialises in traditional and digital animation.
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Carol Feeley, Executive Creative Director, innocent drinks will be chatting to us about making clever and disruptive work. As an award-winning creative director Carol will be covering her back story, what she’s learned from past clangers, and how to feel better about stuff that’s gone wrong.
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The journey from uni to full-time designer, with Georgia Munro, Graphic Designer at Everything. Calling all students, recent graduates, emerging designers, current designers navigating the start of their career and anyone wanting to get into the design industry. This one's aimed at you.
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Come along and celebrate with us!
It’s our birthday, baby. And we’re having our very own House party. Can you believe we’re seven-years-old already?
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Join us for an alfesco chit-chat on Civic Centre Gardens. We’re going al fresco for July’s meet up. Join us for a picnic and let’s discuss design, creativity and life in general.
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Join us at Emma Carlton’s patisserie shop in Whitley Bay, as the queen of cakes shows us how to make delicious scones with homemade jam. Brace yourself. Especially if you love a scone and a cuppa. We’re heading to Whitley Bay to Emma Carlton’s patisserie shop.
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Lauren from Sunday Girl Floral will show us step-by-step how to make our very own disco ball vase of fleurs! Limited ticket numbers. We’ve got something a little bit special for autumn. Lauren from Sunday Girl Floral is gonna be running an intimate workshop with us.
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We’re heading to one of the coolest offices in town, Trend Bible HQ, to hear Karen Nairstone of Studio KIND talk about her story to date. Karen will be sharing her 20-year squiggly career with us, and reminding us that not all career paths are linear, and the value in knowing when to change direction in order to follow your heart.
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Watercolour workshop with illustrator and artist, Amy Pearson. Paintbrushes at the ready. What better way to practice mindfulness than by creating a little work of art? Amy Pearson is going to be sharing her story with us and then running a watercolour workshop.
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Join us at Mother Mercy, Heaton to celebrate and raise a glass to our eighth birthday. Take one birthday, add a twist of chilled tunes, a splash of pink and orange, a pinch of mingling, a dash of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and a drop of tasty food, mix well and you’ve got the perfect recipe for a Ladies, Wine and Design party.
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Join Ladies, Wine & Design Newcastle for a BYOB picnic in the city centre. It’s summer which means we’re making the most of the nice-ish weather. Also, this time of year means lots of people are on holiday, so something super relaxed suits everyone.
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Designer Polly Stuart will share her story with us. From Leeds Arts Uni & her love of hands-on processes to becoming a freelance designer. She’s leading the way with her graphic prints and she’s coming to talk to us about how putting yourself out there works.
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If you need to up your gift-wrapping game, this one’s perfectly timed as November’s guest is the queen of finishing touches. Aoife (pronounced Eefa) Forbes from Forbes Finishings is holding a masterclass in how to elevate your presents.
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Join us for our annual festive party! We'll be in Mother Mercy’s basement bar in the Cloth Market. Ticket includes cocktail & pizza slices. It’s party season, so we’re heading to the OG of bougie drinks, Mother Mercy’s basement bar in the Cloth Market.
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Tickets on sale soon!
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Numbers show there's a very small percentage of women leading the creative industry. We believe we can change that through mentorship and championing others' work. Initially, we loved the idea of relaxed salon nights to collaborate, meet and share with other creative ladies. So we reached out to Jessica Walsh to bring Ladies, Wine & Design to the Toon.
Every month, we host an event with a different theme. It could be a general chit-chat or a portfolio review. More often than not, we have an amazing guest who agrees to impart their knowledge. Our meet-ups happen in High Bridge Works on High Bridge Street in Newcastle city centre. We also hold workshops and activities and host occasional parties and nights out.
Meet your hosts: