Classes and Courses

The Drum Room
Saturdays, various times. One to one and group drum kit tuition
Contact Dan on 07890054216 /
[email protected]
to book your place!

Washington Youth Theatre
Saturdays 10am – 12pm + Wednesdays 6 – 8pm
Join the Washington Youth Theatre Company and learn about stagecraft and script writing, take part in productions and films as well as making great new friends along the way. £6 per session

Saturday Art Club
Saturdays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Join the Saturday Art Club and find out just how much fun art can really be.
£6 per session

Right Track
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, £2 per session
A project to develop young, creative and inspiring young musicians between the ages of 12-21.

You don’t have to play an instrument or have any performance experience..  All we require are creative and enthusiastic young musicians looking to develop their music skills.

Delivered with Loud and Clear in partnership with Sunderland Music Hub
To register your interest and for more info email:  [email protected]

Also available for Children and Young People

The Voice Studio
Professional singing tuition from Maggie Ballantyne, internationally renowned singer, vocal and performance coach. One to one teaching, call 0191 417 4999 or email [email protected] for more information

Trish and Trina’s Performance Academy
Year round programme of dance classes for children and adults of all ages
Contact 07759429763
e-mail: [email protected] Visit trishntrinaperformersacademy.webs.com

Family Ukulele Lessons
The perfect introductory instrument for children come along to a family workshop and learn the instrument together. For more info contact  [email protected]

Little Movers
Have fun with your little one dancing, singing and playing games.
Tuesdays during term time
Baby Movers 0 – crawling 9.45 – 10.30am
Little Movers walking – 4 years 10.30 – 11.15
To book e-mail [email protected] or find Little Movers Washington on Facebook

Theatre Tots
Fridays, 10.30 – 11.15, £4.50 (sibling discounts available)
Fun drama sessions for 1-6 year olds!
Including games, mimes and imitation, tongue twisters, costumes, stories, characters, puppets, props and songs!  Sessions are interactive and parents and carers are encouraged to join in the fun. Dressing up and silliness are very welcome! Themes change every 6 – 8 weeks and all the stories and songs are original.

To book or for more information contact [email protected], visit
facebook.com/theatretotsnortheast or call 07951866261

Cycling Club
Meets at Arts Centre Washington every Monday,
1.00pm – approx. 3.30pm
£6 per ride – bike hire £25 per month.
For more information visit www.cycle-treks.co.uk

Washington Community Singers – The B-Sharps
Mondays 10.30am – 12noon
Sing away your Monday blues at Arts Centre Washington
£4.50 per session

Bingo
Mondays 1pm – 3pm
£2.75 for 3 books

Watercolour
Tuesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm, £9.00 per session and 1.30 – 3.30pm, £7:00 per session
Unleash your creative potential at the Arts Centre Washington’s Watercolour class.

Sequence and Ballroom Dancing
Tuesdays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
£2.50, includes refreshments.

Washington Community Singers – One Voice
Tuesday 5.30pm – 7pm
£4.50 per session

Iyengar Yoga
Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm
£7 per session
Contact Gordon [email protected]

Strictly Salsa, Latin and Ballroom
Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm
£5 per session
Contact Lindsay on 07952 155919 or [email protected]

Washington Theatre Group
Amateur Dramatics Group
Tuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm
£5 monthly subscription
www.washingtontheatregroup.co.uk
for more information.

Head to Toe & Toxin Free with Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic
Tuesdays, 7 – 8.30pm
Make your own essential oil concoctions using recipes developed by the experts at Neal’s Yard Remedies, each workshop includes take-away treats to try at home.
£5 per session
Contact Louise [email protected] / 07901 942173
FB: facebook.com/LouiseReaNYROrganic

Ukulele Lessons
One to one and group Ukulele lessons are available throughout the week via Uke School
Contact [email protected] for more info

Hatha Yoga
Wednesdays 10am – 11.30am
£4.50 per session
Contact Maureen at [email protected]

Pilates with Precision
Thursdays 10am – 11am
£70 for 10 weeks
Contact Carol on 07761421815 for more details.

The “Nifties”
Events, activities and films every other Wednesday 1.30pm – 3pm
£3.50 includes refreshments.

Tea Dance
Thursdays, 1.30pm – 3.30pm
£2.50 includes refreshments.

Adult Tap
Thursday 6 – 7.30pm
Bring two left feet and a sense of humour
£5 per session
Contact 07761633157 / e-mail: [email protected]

Guitar for Beginners
Wednesdays 7.30 – 8.30pm
The sessions will explore the basic fundamentals of guitar playing including chords, theory and soloing.
11 sessions £60 – to book call 07785 914 241 or email [email protected]

Guitar for Intermediate Stage 1
Thursdays 7 – 8pm
For guitarists who have completed the beginners course
11 sessions £60 – to book call 07785 914 241 or email [email protected]

Scale Model Making Club
Thursdays 7pm – 9pm
£3 per session

Washington Wild Walks
Fridays, 10am, meet at 9.50am
Informal weekly walks will leave from Arts Centre Washington.
Free, for more information contact Trevor Proctor – 07950 403 264

Oil Painting
Fridays, 9.30 – 11.30am
Ideal for total beginners as well as those more experienced with oil painting.
£7 per session

Tai Chi
An independently ran Tai Chi class
Fridays 9 – 10am – Beginners
£4 per session
10 – 11.30am – intermediate
£5 per session
Contact Dominic on [email protected]

Creative Age
Thursdays and Fridays, 1.30 – 3.30pm
Art and craft sessions that are designed for people living with the early stages of dementia, long term health conditions or social isolation.
For more information contact [email protected]

Gong Bathing
Thursday 20 February, Thursday 12 March, Wednesday 8 April, Thursday 7 May, Thursday 25 June, Thursday 16 July
Open gateways within your body, mind and soul, while breathing in the layers of sound created by my Mars and Platonic Year gongs. Bring your yoga mat, blanket and pillows.
To book call 07469 180 185 / email [email protected] / Sacred Gongs on Facebook