Arts Centre Washington is an exciting, multi-disciplinary arts space with plenty of room for you to explore, learn and take part. We have a thriving Learning and Participation programme which we are very proud of. Some sessions are delivered by ourselves, others with our studio partners or external practitioners.
Classes and Courses
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For Children and Young People
Creative You – Teenage Craft Club
Tuesdays (Fortnightly), 5pm-6.30pm, free
A space to for young people to meet, learn and create. Learn craft skills with a variety of guest artists and makers and get the chance to sell your work at craft fairs.Creative You – Bright Lights Young Artists Collective
Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm, free
A group for young people ages 11-19 who want to develop their artistic skills and knowledge.
• Develop your style / practice
• Work with and meet local professional artists
• Take part in workshops in different art forms
• Share ideas with likeminded young artistCreative You – Washington Young Film Makers Collective
Mondays, 4:30pm-6:30pm, free at Washington Millennium Centre
Write, shoot and edit your own movies learning about the equipment and techniques along the way in this fun series of free workshops!
Creative You – Washington Young Writers Collective
Wednesdays (Fortnightly), 4:30pm-6:30pm, free at Washington Library
A series of exciting creative writing workshops exploring storytelling through folklore, urban legend and mythology. We will create own mythologies and find out how to retell and adapt legends and folklore to reflect our own lives!Washington Youth Theatre
Saturdays 10am – 12pm 8 – 12 years
12.30 – 2.30pm 13 – 18 years
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. £6.00 per sessionSaturday Art Club
Saturdays, 1pm – 3pm
Join the Saturday Art Club and find out just how much fun art can really be, for children 8+
£6.00 per sessionRight Track
Saturdays 10am – 12pm, Free
A project to develop young, creative and inspiring 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]The Voice Studio
Professional singing tuition from Maggie Ballantyne, internationally renowned singer, vocal and performance coach. One to one teaching, call 0191 417 4999 to bookTrish and Trina’s Performance Academy
Year round programme of dance classes for children and adults of all ages
Contact 07761633157
E-mail: [email protected]
Facebook: Trish ‘n’ Trina School of Dance | FacebookFamily 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 Tuesdays 1pm – 1.45pm
Little Movers walking – 4 years Tuesdays 1.45pm – 2.30pm
To book e-mail [email protected] or search Little Movers Washington on Facebook -
For Adults
Watercolour Classes
Wednesdays 9.30am – 12.30pm, £9 per session
1.30 – 3.30pm, £7 per session
Unleash your creative potential at the Arts Centre Washington’s Watercolour class.One Voice Community Choir
Tuesday 5.30pm – 7pm
£4.50 per session
Join our community choir! No audition necessary.Iyengar Yoga
Tuesdays 5.45pm – 7.15pm
£7 per session
Contact [email protected]Strictly Salsa, Latin And Ballroom
Tuesdays 6pm – 7pm
£5 per session
Contact Lindsay on 07952 155919 / [email protected]Washington Theatre Group
Amateur Dramatics Group
Tuesdays 7pm – 9pm
£5 monthly subscription
www.washingtontheatregroup.co.uk for more information.Ukulele Lessons
One to one and group Ukulele lessons are available throughout the week via Uke School
Contact [email protected] for more infoB#’s Community Choir
Wednesdays, 10am – 11.30am
£4.50 per session
Join our community choir! No audition necessary.Hatha Yoga
Wednesdays 10am – 11.30am
£5 per session
Contact Maureen at [email protected]Pilates
Thursdays 10am – 11am
£65 for 8 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 / Sequence Dance
Thursdays, 1.30pm, £2.50Enjoy a dance and a cuppa at our tea dance! Join us on a Thursday afternoon to learn some dances moves with instructor Norma, catch-up with some friends and enjoy a cup of tea.Adult Tap
Thursday 6.00pm – 7.30pm
Bring two left feet and a sense of humour
£5 per session
Contact 07761633157 / e-mail: [email protected]The Guitar Studio – RF Guitars
Group Guitar Lessons, 1 to 1 lessons, Guitar Repairs, set ups and custom builds
To book find out more call Ron on 07785 914 241 or email [email protected]Scale Model Making Club
Thursdays 7pm – 9pm
£3 per session
Search ’Washington Model Club’ on Facebook to find out moreOil Painting
Fridays, 9.30am – 11.30am
Ideal for total beginners as well as those more experienced with oil painting.
£7.00 per sessionTai Chi
An independently ran Tai Chi class
Fridays 9.00am – 10.00am – Beginners
£5.50 per session
10.00am – 11.30am – intermediate
£6 per session
Contact Dominic on [email protected]Creative Age
Fridays 1pm – 3pm
Art and craft sessions that are designed for people living with the early stages of dementia, long term health conditions or social isolation.
To find out more contact Rachel [email protected]Gong Bathing
Various Dates, check website for details
Open gateways within your body, mind and soul through the sound created by gongs. Bring your yoga mat, blanket and pillows.
To book call 07469 180 185 / email [email protected] / Sacred Gongs on FacebookDrink and Draw
Various dates, from 7.30pm, £12 included a free drink!
Fun and informal Life Drawing sessions!Twisting Ducks Theatre Company
Fridays, 10am – 3.30pm
Theatre Company for people with learning disabilities and autism from Washington and Sunderland
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Our Featured Courses
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Regular Classes and Courses for Children
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 25-May-2024
Arts Centre WashingtonRegular Classes and Courses for Adults
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 25-May-2024
Arts Centre Washington'Young Curators' Collection Finds
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 27-Apr-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensAurora the Polar Bear’s Adventure
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Tue 07-May-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensBright Lights: Youth Arts Exhibition 2024
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 23-Mar-2024
Arts Centre WashingtonWildlife Photographer of the Year
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 01-Jun-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensBright Lights: Young Wildlife Photographer Exhibition
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sat 01-Jun-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensFREE Daily Glass Making Demonstrations
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Wed 31-Jul-2024
National Glass CentreNorthern Gallery for Contemporary Art Collection Display
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Tue 31-Dec-2024
Northern Gallery for Contemporary ArtLaura Lancaster: My Echo, My Shadow
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sun 30-Jun-2024
National Glass CentreSeb Trend: XTRALIFE
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sun 09-Jun-2024
Northern Gallery for Contemporary ArtLaura Lancaster: My Echo, My Shadow
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Sun 30-Jun-2024
Northern Gallery for Contemporary ArtNorthern Gallery for Contemporary Art Collection Display
Tue 19-Mar-2024 - Tue 31-Dec-2024
National Glass CentreCelebrate Different Collective
Wed 20-Mar-2024 - Wed 10-Jul-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensSunderland Piano Society Recital: Maria Marchant
Tue 26-Mar-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensCreative You Junior… Come and Sing!
Tue 02-Apr-2024 - Tue 09-Apr-2024
Arts Centre WashingtonCreature Collections
Tue 02-Apr-2024 - Tue 28-May-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensLittle Inventors: Help the Sea Creatures!
Mon 08-Apr-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensLong Exposures Along the North East Coast
Tue 07-May-2024 - Fri 07-Jun-2024
Arts Centre WashingtonUniversity of Sunderland Art and Design Degree Shows
Sat 15-Jun-2024 - Sat 06-Jul-2024
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensJeremy Deller: The Battle of Orgreave
Tue 18-Jun-2024 - Sun 03-Nov-2024
Northern Gallery for Contemporary ArtIan Macdonald: Fixing Time
Sat 20-Jul-2024 - Sat 04-Jan-2025
Sunderland Museum and Winter GardensIan Macdonald: Fixing Time
Sat 20-Jul-2024 - Sun 03-Nov-2024
Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art