Course Information
Courses
Here at Converge Northumbria, we run courses within Northumbria University, both in person or online. Our courses help you develop skills in a supportive, educational environment, where you have the freedom to be creative, learn and challenge yourself.
The majority of our courses are designed and delivered by Northumbria University Student Volunteers, who are mentored and guided by Converge staff and tutors.
Applying for a Course
You can attend a Converge course if you are an adult (18 and older) and you:
- Access mental health support
- Face challenges associated with your mental health
Courses are FREE of charge and take place during term time. Courses vary between 4 and 10 weeks in length. You can apply for courses throughout the year and there is no limit on how many you can attend, your Converge experience can be shaped how you like.
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Currently Enrolling
Catch A Vibe
Join us for Catch A Vibe a brand new and exciting course combining 16th/17th century rounds and catches with movement and dance. In this 8-week course, we’ll learn historical songs meant for entertainment, merriment and building and maintaining community spirit, with movement and dance. Lead by Dr Katherine Butler and our Coordinator Cat Catizone, this course will combine both music and theatre to create a fun and enriching experience. We might even write some of our own catches! All voices welcome - no prior experience necessary.
Dates: Wednesdays: Jan 21st - March 11th (8 weeks)
Times: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Northumbria University
To Bring: Bottle of water/drink
Finding POTential- Future hope through clay
Join us for Finding POTential- Future hope through clay, a creative pottery project exploring themes of hope and potential. This is a 8 week pottery course where you will get the opportunity to learn and develop skills, exploring ideas of form, texture and colour in the clay objects that you make. - No prior experience necessary.
Dates: Wednesdays: Jan 14th - March 4th (8 weeks)
Times: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Northumbria University
To Bring: Bottle of water/drink
Please Note: The Converge Northumbria Office will be closed for the Christmas Break from Dec 19th - January 6th. We will endeavour to get back to all course enquires during this time, as soon as possible in the New Year.
If you would like to enquire about our courses and opportunities, please get in touch.
T: (0)191 243 7393
M: 07468700881
Course archive
Here is a brief selection of previous courses we have run in the past.
Identity
April 2023
Identity was the first course of it's kind here at Converge at Northumbria. Our students looked specifically at ‘the experiences of neurodivergent women and how we perceive ourselves and our identities in society,' through various different forms of art and exploration.
Zineasons
April 2023
During this course Converge students had the opportunity to work with Fine Art students to create their very own 'Zineasons.' These were zines that were inspired by the four seasons. Each week students had the chance to explore different art forms such as bubble print and lino print.
Movement Fashion and Culture
October 2022
In collaboration with Eliot Smith Dance, the aim of this course was to explore the impact that fast fashion has on climate change and its impact on culture via the medium of movement and dance.
Sofa to Stage
April 2021
Converge Students worked to write and perform their own monologues, through one to one sessions with one of Alphabetti Theatre's Associate Artists. To listen to these, click here.
Converge Collection
April 2021
Converge Collection explored a range of different mediums, and students got the chance to meet new people and learn new skills. Students worked with an artist to design and produce a ‘Converge Collection’ of art, and all supplies were provided by us!
Welcome to Drama
April 2021
This course, which was delivered over Zoom, delved into the world of drama and was exciting, educational and most of all… DRAMATIC! Students were able to learn techniques, styles and exciting new skills in the world of theatre with our very own Cat Catizone, accompanied by 3 final-year drama students!
