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A child in a yellow gingham dress is standing at a table with musical instruments, holding a blue percussion stick. On the table are a red ukulele, green maracas, jingle sticks, a blue egg shaker, and a black bag with a white octopus design.

Children and Young People's Activities

Summer Sparks: Exploring Music

11 Aug 2025

10:00am

Quick summary

Price
Free
Audience type
5-12
Running time
10am - 12pm
Venue
  • Building Blocks Day Centre, NE37 2SS

Additional information

Register your interest for our workshops using the form linked above.

Completing this form does not guarantee a place. A member of the Culture Start team will contact you to let you know if we can offer a place at the selected workshop.

Event description

Join musician Gary Bowden for musical workshop at Building Blocks this summer!

Explore your musical skills as we create, decorate and play our own unique instruments using recycled materials. This fun, creative activity is perfect for anyone with a love of art and music.

Sessions are free but must be booked in advance as spaces are limited.

Supported using public funding by Arts Council and Lottery logo
Esmee Fairbairn Foundation logo
Sir James Knott Trust logo
Gillian Dickinson Trust logo
University of Sunderland logo
MAC Trust Sunderland Logo