Visitor Notice:

The Pottery Gallery will be closed until Tuesday 25 February for maintenance. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

Three individuals holding Pyrex bowls. The person on the left holds a black bowl with snowflakes. The person in the middle a green bowl with clover. The individual on the right holds two smaller white bowls.

Learn & Create with Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens

Adults

Three people sit at a table and take part in craft activities.

Threads

Tuesday 3 September and 1 October, 1 – 3pm

A social, self-help group working with yarn and fabric and a variety of textile techniques: knitting, crochet, rag-rug and hand sewing. The group meets monthly to work on their own projects and share their skills. Everyone is welcome!

A person sits at a table crafting with various collage materials.

Creative Age

Wednesdays, 1pm – 3pm

A free weekly group for adults aged 50+ looking for creative, social activities, inspired by the Museum collections. Work alongside artists, volunteers and Museum staff on different art and craft projects, enjoy a cuppa, get chatting and find your happy place!