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Courtyard Studios at Arts Centre Washington
Arts Centre Washington is home to a number of creative industries. On your visit, why not check out the Courtyard Studios.
If you’re interested in renting one of our studios, please get in touch. Email your contact details and a brief outline of what you intend to use the studio for to acw@sunderland.gov.uk
Uke School and Shop
The Uke School offers Ukulele tuition for all ages, with group sessions as well as one-to-one classes. All lessons are delivered by qualified teachers with enhanced DBS checks.
They also have a great range of affordable Ukuleles available to buy from their studio and from their online shop.
The Voice Studio
Discover the voice within with Maggi Ballantyne – an expert vocal and performance coach with over 40 years professional experience.
Hazel Barron-Cooper & Vincent Cooper
Hazel Barron-Cooper is a painter inspired by the landscape of Northern England. Recent work has explored the area around Northumberland and the history there. Interlacing knots from the Lindisfarne Gospels and Anglo Saxon stone carving work into multi-layered skies and dark clumps of woodland.
Vincent Cooper is also a painter, his work often featuring the landscape, offering art tutoring sessions.
At their studio, you can find watercolours, oil paintings and drawings to explore and buy.
Lena Archbold Textile Artist
Lena Archbold is a professional textile artist and feltmaker, renowned for her unique wearable and interior felted art. She offers workshops and master classes for all skill levels, both in-person and online through her school, “Felt with Lena.” Her online and in person classes emphasise promoting mental well-being and self-expression through the art of felting.
Trish 'n' Trina School of Dance
If to dance is your dream, then Trish and Trina can make your dance dreams come true! A year round programme of dance classes for all ages including Tap/ ballet/ jazz/ Street.
Fabulously Fascinating Hats and Fascinators
A creator of hats and fascinators for all occasions. FabulouslyFascinating create bespoke headpieces designed to match any outfit or idea you have. They also have a selection of ready-to-wear pieces on sale.