LIVE TALES AT TEN Presents
Summery Tales - Family Festival
Sat 1 Aug 2026, 11am - 3pm
Outdoor celebration in Live Garden to celebrate Live Tales 10th Birthday!
Pop along between 11am - 3pm to enjoy lots to see and do for all the family including:
Live Music from Paige Temperley & The Girls, Theys and Slays Choir
FREE Face Painting
FREE Illustration Workshops (Must Book)
FREE Story Workshops (Must Book)
FREE Watercolour Workshops (Must Book)
Pop Up Stalls
Craft Stations
Food Stall
Outdoor Bar
FREE pre loved Live Tales Library
FREE Workshops must be booked via red buttons below!
Art-K Watercolour Creatures
11am, 11:50am, 12:40pm and 1:30pm
Join art-K Jesmond for a family watercolour workshop inspired by the magic of stories! Create your own artwork in this fun, drop-in session. Whether you stay for just a few minutes or the full session, you're welcome to paint at your own pace.
Recommended for ages 6+ (but all ages welcome).
Story Time with Arti!
11:45am and 1:30pm
Join author Danielle Slade for an interactive storytelling adventure inspired by her book, ‘TWINKLE TWINKLE Arti’. Using her magical storytelling suitcase, Danielle will bring the story to life before inviting children to get creative with a fun, star themed craft activity to finish the session.
A bit about TWINKLE TWINKLE Arti
In this small galaxy live thousands of young wishing stars getting ready to grant their first wish, when they have done this they will get something important…. their TWINKLE!
Recommended for ages 3+ (but all ages welcome).
Story Inventors!
12:15pm
An interactive story making adventure where imaginations run free! Working with costumes, props, and puppets, children will create a brand new story together in a playful, friendly workshop!
Recommended for ages 6-9 (but all ages welcome).
Live Illustrating!
2pm
An interactive illustration workshop led by one of our Live Tales illustrators. Let your imagination run wild as you create brand new characters, invent exciting new worlds, and bring your ideas to life through drawing.
Recommended for ages 8+ (but all ages welcome).
