Events

Small Business Saturday Pop-Up Christmas Market with Claire Ogah

Date: Saturday 2 December 2023, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Venue: Newcastle City Library (Levels 1 and 2)

Join us on December 2nd, 2023, at the Newcastle City Library for an enchanting experience on Levels 1 and 2! From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, immerse yourself in the Small Business Saturday Pop-up Christmas Market powered by Levelling Up, where the talented Dr. Clair Ogah will showcase her exquisite collection of jewelry, fabric, and digital art.

Discover the perfect holiday gifts or treat yourself to unique and handcrafted pieces at this special event. Dr. Clair Ogah’s creations, promise to add a touch of elegance and creativity to your festive season. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore and support local talent.

Mark your calendar and make your way to the Newcastle City Library for a day of festive shopping and artistic indulgence. We look forward to welcoming you on December 2nd!

Disrupt the Corruption With Claire Ogah

Date: Saturday 17 September 2022, 1pm – 3pm

Venue: The NewBridge Project Gallery Space

Claire Ogah of Overlaycouture describes herself as a cultural storyteller making wearable art and digital art. Self-taught, she’s previously been part of collective projects and commissioned by The NewBridge Project.

Supported by gobscure (whose residency at The NewBridge Project focuses on pluto presses choke points), Claire is hosting conversation, discussion, showing and sharing around some of her jewellery, fabric and digital art. her event focuses on how as a cultural misfit, a Nigerian Geordie, making bespoke work that is made with love and is proud to be loud ‘disrupts the corruption’.

Making Histories

I will be taking part in the Making Histories workshops holding at the Great North Museum across a few days in May and June. I will be leading the Material Histories: Textiles workshop on the 13th of May 2022, 10am – 12pm.

Material Histories: Textiles
13th May 2022, 10am – 12pm
Led by Claire Ogah, artist

Claire Ogah of Overlaycouture describes herself as a cultural storyteller making wearable art and digital art. Self-taught, she’s previously been part of collective projects and commissioned by The NewBridge Project.

Supported by gobscure (whose residency at The NewBridge Project focuses on pluto presses choke points), Claire is hosting conversation, discussion, showing and sharing around some of her jewellery, fabric and digital art. her event focuses on how as a cultural misfit, a Nigerian Geordie, making bespoke work that is made with love and is proud to be loud ‘disrupts the corruption’.