The Yard Newcastle

The Yard. Newcastle —your dedicated makerspace designed for children to unleash their creativity and play freely. At The Yard, what they make is entirely up to each individual. Whether concocting imaginative mixtures in the mud kitchen, constructing houses, or fostering connections with others, our space is a canvas for endless possibilities.

At The Yard. Newcastle, we take joy in supplying materials and witnessing the incredible creations that emerge from the minds of both children and adults. We embrace curiosity, creativity, experimentation, and innovation, fostering an environment where our skilled makers and educators are on hand to help translate visions into tangible objects.

Our makerspace operates without a set structure, allowing children to explore at their own pace. The essence of learning and fun lies in the effort invested in making, rather than the final product. Every experience at The Yard, Newcastle, is crafted to empower children to take control, share their imagination, and foster creativity within a vibrant and inclusive community.

​On any given day at The Yard. Newcastle we offer a variety of ways that children can explore, interweave and repurpose to create, learn and try something new. Some of the things you may encounter at The Yard. Newcastle include:

✨ Woodworking

✨ Circuitry

✨ Textile processes such as sewing and weaving

✨ Lego(R) Robotics

✨ Take Apart with recycled toys, electrical systems and small appliances

✨ Painting

✨ Crafting

✨ Loose parts

The Yard. Newcastle is anything but ordinary - it's an extraordinary haven for young minds to thrive.

ABOUT CIRSTY

With nearly 15 years of experience as a primary school teacher, my passion for learning, development, and play has evolved alongside the growth of my own family.

I am a firm believer in play-based education, a belief that resonates in the programming at The Yard. Newcastle. I am dedicated to providing tailor-made experiences for children of all ages, aiming to encapsulate essential benefits derived from STEM and loose parts play.

While being a mum is my most significant achievement in life, it hasn't been without its share of challenges and, of course, the demanding yet rewarding journey of hard work!