Friday 21st to Sunday 23rd November
Across Hartlepool Headland
The Simon James Earthship
In 1977, the twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft were launched, and they are still exploring interstellar space where nothing from Earth has flown before. It was like a time capsule for extraterrestrials, and this workshop is your chance to send a message on the same journey through space.
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The Simon James Earthship
Town Square, Hartlepool
from Friday 21 November to Sunday 23 November 2025
The Simon James Earthship
In 1977, the twin Voyager 1 and 2 spacecraft were launched, and they are still exploring interstellar space where nothing from Earth has flown before and travelling at 38000 miles per hour. A gold-plated copper disc was attached to each of the Voyager spacecraft. It was a kind of time capsule that was intended to communicate a story of our world to extraterrestrials. It contained sounds and images portraying the diversity of life on our planet.
Now the messages from EARTHSHIP 1 will make the same journey from Earth into deep space. Would you like to write a message that will be sent into space via a laser beam? This is the workshop for you.
Schedule
Type
Location
Start Date
End Date
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
5:30 pm
Friday, 21 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
2:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
8:00 pm
Saturday, 22 November 2025
All Day Workshops
Workshop
Town Square
2:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
8:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Illumination Viewing Hours (after dark)
Art Trail
Town Square
5:30 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
8:00 pm
Sunday, 23 November 2025
About the artists and work
"Mick Stephenson is a Durham-based building firm boss turned artist. In 2011, his idea of illuminating the architecture of Durham’s Walkergate complex with recycled materials lit up with LED lights was selected as one of Lumiere's first ever BRILLIANT artworks. Since then Mick has gone on to create artworks for light festivals in the UK and beyond." Durham Lumiere
Accessibility and suitability
This event is designed to be suitable for all ages and needs. Visitors with additional access requirements or concerns should notify the venue or organisers in advance. A free companion ticket is available with proof of eligibility, please get in touch at hello@wintertidefestival.co.uk for more information.
Artists and studios
Mick Stephenson
Light Installations
Sponsors and partners
Credits
Operated by Simon James
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