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Adults
Discover a new creative outlet with art workshops, get-togethers, wellbeing activities and opportunities to get involved.
Learn & Create with our venues
Arts Centre Washington
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Arts Centre Washington
Explore regular activities and opportunities to get creative at Arts Centre Washington
Arts Centre Washington
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Get involved with creative groups and workshops at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
Learn & Create at home
Blackout poetry video tutorial
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Blackout Poetry
Whether you’re wanting to dip a toe into the world of poetry-writing or just looking for a new creative outlet, blackout poetry is great beginners, dabblers or those on the hunt for inspiration.
Blackout poetry video tutorial
Download colouring sheets
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Mindful Mowbray Colouring Sheets
Sometimes we all need a bit of time out and mindful colouring is a great way to stay in the moment and forget our worries for a while. Enjoy these colouring sheets and find out some fascinating facts about statues, sculptures and buildings in Mowbray Park.
Download colouring sheets