Let us put the kettle on. There’s making to be done.

Craft Café is a monthly evening of hands-on making, friendly chat, tea, and cake — held in the beautiful surroundings of Tweed Gallery, right in the heart of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Every last Tuesday of the month, we gather around the big wooden table for two hours of relaxed, guided creativity. No experience needed, no pressure, no judgement — just the quiet pleasure of making something with your hands, and the very good company of other women who fancied doing the same.

Berwick Craft Café

Each session has a simple, fun activity at its heart — the kind of crafting that’s satisfying without being stressful. Think playful, nostalgic, and genuinely enjoyable. The sort of thing you might have loved as a child in the 70s, 80s or 90s, but with a grown-up twist.

You’ll leave with something you’ve made yourself, a warm glow from the company, and possibly cake crumbs on your jumper. We consider this a success.

All materials are provided, and everything is guided — so all you need to bring is yourself.

What to Expect

The Details

  • Where: Tweed Gallery, Berwick-upon-Tweed

  • When: Last Tuesday of every month, 6.30–8.30pm

  • First session: Tuesday 30th June 2026

  • Places: Maximum 10 per session

  • Cost: £15 per person, including the activity, tea and a piece of cake

Who’s It For?

Craft Café is for women who fancy a bit of something creative, whether you’re a lifelong maker, haven’t picked up a pair of scissors since school, or just want somewhere lovely to spend a Tuesday evening. It’s equally welcoming to locals and visitors to Berwick. Come on your own, come with a friend, come back every month. All are very welcome!

About us

Craft Café is a collaboration between Tweed Gallery’s Amanda and Coostie Illustration’s Ali: dreamed up together and delivered with love (and cake). Ali is a Northumberland-based illustrator, designer and keen crafter, and a passionate advocate for using creativity to support wellbeing. She runs nature art workshops across the region and knows a thing or two about the magic of making.

Expect warmth, encouragement, and absolutely zero pressure to be ‘good at art’.

About Tweed Gallery

Craft Café takes place in the dedicated workshop space at Tweed Gallery, a beautiful creative hub in the centre of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Run by Amanda, the gallery is home to original art, handmade gifts by local makers, and a lovely little café— the perfect setting for an evening of making.

Book Your Place

Sessions are limited to 10 people, so booking is essential.

Craft Café: Little Books & Big Marks | Tue 30th June
£15.00

Come and make something to keep. In our first Craft Cafe session, we’ll be folding our own little handmade sketchbooks — then filling the first few pages with simple, expressive mark-making. No art experience needed: just a willingness to play.

All materials provided. Tea and cake included. Maximum 10 places — book early to avoid disappointment.

Craft Cafe is a monthly creative evening for women at Tweed Gallery, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A collaboration between Tweed Gallery’s Amanda and Coostie’s Ali — dreamed up together, and delivered with love (and cake).

Craft Café: Elegant Swans | Tue 28th July
£15.00

The River Tweed is famous for its colony of mute swans — and this month we’re celebrating them. We’ll be crafting beautiful paper swans from card stock: the perfect thing to perch on a mantelpiece and quietly impress your guests.

All materials provided. Tea and cake included. Maximum 10 places — book early to avoid disappointment.

Craft Café is a monthly creative evening for women at Tweed Gallery, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A collaboration between Tweed Gallery’s Amanda and Coostie’s Ali — dreamed up together, and delivered with love (and cake).

Craft Café: Lost in the Veg Plot | Tue 25th August
£15.00

Never lose a plant again — or just spend a very pleasant Tuesday evening painting vegetables. This month we’re making hand-painted plant markers for the garden, or — if you’d rather — creating a little artwork celebrating the glorious, lumpy beauty of native British veggies.

All materials provided. Tea and cake included. Maximum 10 places — book early to avoid disappointment.

Craft Café is a monthly creative evening for women at Tweed Gallery, Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed. A collaboration between Tweed Gallery’s Amanda and Coostie’s Ali — dreamed up together, and delivered with love (and cake).