Baltic rolls out eco-friendly events programme

A cultural hub is set to host a programme of eco-friendly activities.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art will deliver a number of events across the May half-term period.

Known as Baltic’s Big Days Out, the series will feature artist-led workshops, collaging, guided tours, interactive storytelling and a toy repair café.

On Wednesday, May 28, the venue will help visitors recycle old drinks bottles into rockets, with the gallery’s Front Room transformed the following day into a book, game and toy swap shop.

On Friday, May 30, cycling experts from North East Young Dads & Lads will provide tips and tricks on how to fix and care for bikes, with a one-off yard sale planned for Saturday, which will see unique pre-loved furniture and other special items from Baltic go on sale.

All money raised from the sale will support the Baltic’s ongoing work.

Amanda Rennison, learning and civic engagement lead at the Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, said: “Thanks to online platforms like Vinted and the growing popularity of ethical spending, we’re seeing a huge increase in people recycling and reusing.

“Baltic’s Big Days Out is all about finding the joy in that and changing the way we think about recycling pre-loved items.”

All activities are free with no advance booking required.

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