A giant beanstalk is set to 'grow' across the windows of an arts venue.

The window display will be created by artist Cath Campbell at Queen's Hall, in Hexham, as part of the first phase of the organisation's Windowful project.

The beanstalk, inspired by the venue's Christmas show Jack and the Beanstalk, will 'grow' across the windows over the coming weeks with the help of local community groups, schools, and families.

Close up of Cath Campbell's Windowful design (Image: Supplied) Those who attended the Hexham Lantern Parade on Friday got a first look at the beanstalk, which is made up of stained glass leaves, magic beans, and mice.

The project has been supported by the North East Combined Authority.

Ms Campbell, Artist, said: "I applied for Windowful as I loved the idea of working to create a large scale artwork for the beautiful Queen’s Hall.

"The challenge has been to make something that is interesting from both inside and outside the building, and that works throughout the day as the light changes.

"My aim has been to build a giant beanstalk that will 'grow' throughout the next few weeks as schools, community groups and the public join workshops to add their artworks to the installation."

The public can help create the beanstalk at a series of free workshops that will take place on December 7, December 14, and December 15 in Hexham Library.

More information on the Windowful project can be found at queenshall.co.uk.

The public workshops taking place this December are free to attend and those wishing to take part are invited to drop in to Hexham Library between the following times:

  • December 7 from 10am until 2.30pm

  • December 14 from 10am until 2pm

  • December 15 from 10am until 2pm.

Queen’s Hall artistic director Katy Taylor said: "We are so excited to be working with Cath on a brand new project for Queen’s Hall Arts and Hexham.

"With support from the North East Combined Authority and taking inspiration from our Christmas shows, Windowful will bring our windows to life this December for our busiest period of the year!"