God created woman - quickly followed by chocolate

Nationwide there are a whole host of events on offer to celebrate the brown stuff in all it gooey delicious glory; however us lucky Tynesiders get a special treat when Prudence Staite, one of the world's only chocolate sculptresses steps in to town on Monday 13th October, to let us sample her artwork.

The Divine Creations Chocolate Sculpting event is being organised by the Newcastle Fairtrade Partnership in collaboration with the Art Works Galleries in the Ouseburn Valley and Divine Chocolate.

As well as Prudence's ironic Chocolate Teapot, she will be sculpting edible flowers, fruit, cups and saucers out of Fairtrade chocolate and providing free chocolate tastings.

Hannah Davies of The Journal had the recent pleasure of interviewing Prudence at length and you can read more about her work and background in the interview here.

Tickets for the event cost just £5 and will additionally entitle you to a complimentary glass of Fairtrade wine or juice and the chance to win an edible Fairtrade chocolate sculpture - just be sure to bring along your ticket.

As the Art Works Galleries are hosting the event you will also have the opportunity to view their latest exhibits.

The live demonstration runs from 6-9pm and the Art Works Galleries can be found on Stepney Bank, Ouseburn Valley, NE1 2NP.

Tickets are available now until Saturday from the Newcastle Information Centre, 8-9 Central Arcade (Windows Arcade), Newcastle City Centre, NE1 5AF Tel 0191 2778005 or direct from the Art Works Galleries.