• A stunning walk-through installation where fresh flowers and intricate paper art blend into a larger-than-life floral wonderland.
• A relaxed, drop-in creative workshop led by paper artist Yvette Ja, an opportunity to create your own paper flower and reflect on the stories behind the blooms that fill our everyday lives.
• A calm and welcoming environment, accompanied by a reflective soundtrack and information about the community growers and organisations who helped bring the installation to life.

• This is a drop-in experience; stay for a few minutes or take your time exploring and creating.
• The workshop is best suited to adults and children aged 8+, although visitors of all ages are welcome to explore the installation.
• No booking is required to take part in the workshop – just drop in.
• The installation includes fresh flowers, paper artworks, sound and information displays.
• Seating will be available.
• You’re welcome to explore the installation, join the workshop, or do both.
• You are allowed to take photos of the installation – it will be very Instagrammable.

A Room in Bloom is designed and built by florist and flower farmer Roisin Taylor (Verde Flower Co) and paper artist Yvette Ja – it is produced by Northern Sky Creative.

This project is co-created with numerous community groups from across Newcastle: 

• Within A Room in Bloom, you’ll find flowers grown by a network of Community Growers hailing from Newcastle’s parks, community gardens and environment projects, such as Ouseburn Farm, Shieldfield Art Works, Scotswood Community Garden, Pendower Good Neighbour Project and more.
• Living in harmony with the community-grown flowers, you’ll find paper blooms that were created in workshops with Newcastle residents during the lead up to NOVUM Summer Festival.

For any questions or accessibility info about A Room In Bloom or any NOVUM programmed events or performances email: novum@newcastle.gov.uk