Ouseburn Festival | Print a linocut Sand Martin

Drop by the Wild Ouseburn Hub at any time to make a print of a pre-made linocut Sand Martin.

The Ouseburn Sand Martins arrived in 2023 to nest in a sandstone retaining wall beneath The Free Trade Inn, and return from their wintering grounds in Africa to nest at the mouth of Ouseburn each summer. This March, Wild Ouseburn installed a new artificial Sand Martin nest bank to help boost this colony – the only urban colony in Newcastle!

Nick Christie, from Incubate Experimental Printmaking based in Cobalt Studios, created some gorgeous linocut Sand Martins as part of our recent Sand Martin Week. We’re delighted to be able to re-use the plates for you to print your very own Ouseburn Sand Martin to take home at Ouseburn Festival!

Lush for all ages. No need to book, just drop by between 12pm – 6pm. You can also create a wildflower seedball while you’re with us!

Part of Ouseburn Festival 2025. Image credit: Nick Christie.

WHERE TO FIND US

The Wild Ouseburn Hub will be a small stall located between Crawfords Bridge (near Ouseburn Farm) and the Bandstand.

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