Good News Everyone!

We at MiN HQ have been working our little (and big) socks off and have managed to sort out a new location for the shop.

Made in Newcastle will be at 79 Grainger Street for the holiday season.

That's next door to Greggs and across from the Bigg Market. We have a bit of work to do before we are ready to go but we aim to be open for next Saturday. We've already had a few MiN helpers in to transform this empty box of potential into our wonderful new home.

There is plenty of big, empty space to be used, the back area (below) will make an excellent space for workshops, exhibitions and guest makers as well as MiN members.

Oh look, we can see our old home from one of the back windows! Wave everybody, wave. 

A photo from last night just before we packed up, as you can see plenty has already changed from those very dusty first few pictures. Lots of cleaning has been done and we've painted the back area a lovely shade of white. You might also notice the floor in the back area is different, we must say a huge thanks to Jamie for recycling some heavy duty shelving into a wonderful raised floor, a quick coat of paint and that will look super classy (it really already does).

Even Emily and Elise could feel the creative potential in this shop and got to work on colouring some lovely pictures. Good work girls. 

Stay tuned for more news on the new shop and for details of our opening day!

Made in Felt - Neelde Felt workshop at Made in newcastle

Thanks to all of the attendees of the Felt workshop on Thursday evening. A good evening was had by all and some wonderful pieces of work were produced as you can see by the array of photographs below:

Should you be interested in more felt making activities, drop me a line at mail@sittingonthewall.com and i will add you to our mailing list.

In the news!

Evening Chronicle 28 August

Last Sneak preview of Made in Newcastle

Well, the day is nearly here! This is your last sneak preview of what is inside of the inspirational Made in Newcastle Retail experience!

A reminder of what to expect today:

Launch - Saturday 10th July at 1.30pm - 6pm!

For the big event we've got a host of exciting activities planned:

Catwalk show

A catwalk fashion show starting at 2pm showcasing the innovative and inspiring work of the MiN collective's designers and makers. This will offer a sneak preview of the wonderful work in store.

A doodle jam to which YOU, yes YOU and any other inspiring creatives

You are invited to collaborate in, by adorning the back wall of the MiN cafe area with your beautiful doodlely artwork. Thus creating a glorious joint mural using the collaborative efforts of artists, creatives, crafties and anyone else, for all to enjoy!

Bansela Free Shop

A giant swap to which visitors and MiNnies can bring an item to for someone else to take away and enjoy.

Sneak preview prior to our launch

The Designers, Makers and Artists ( as well as lots of wonderful behind the scene supporters) have been busy milling away to create a retail environment that just screams out 'inspiring' ... Well watch out for a few sneak previews over the next few days to show you what to expect for the big launch . . .

Launch date - Saturday 10th July at 1.30pm - 6pm!