Sunderland Culture
Sunderland Culture brings together some of Sunderland’s most cherished cultural assets and activities to realise the ambition of a city brimming with creative potential. We deliver the programme in National Glass Centre, Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens and Arts Centre Washington, as well as with communities across the city. We are a registered charity and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Our mission is to improve life for everyone in Sunderland through culture.
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Afternoon WatercoloursRelease your creative potential at our afternoon watercolour class. Led by our resident artist Vince Cooper, the sessions are suitable… more about 'Afternoon Watercolours'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABWednesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm£7.50Save Afternoon Watercolours (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesAnimate ClubBring your own characters, worlds and stories to life with a professional animator, learn about different animation techniques and meet… more about 'Animate Club'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABWednesdays (Fortnightly) 6pm to 7.30pmFreeSave Animate Club (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesCommunity ChoirJoin One Voice – our Tuesday evening community choir. Develop your singing ability, perform at community events and meet like… more about 'Community Choir'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABTuesdays 5:30pm to 7pm£5Save Community Choir (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesCommunity Garden Volunteers – Sunderland Museum & Winter GardensWe’re looking for people who can give an hour or two of their time each week to help us keep… more about 'Community Garden Volunteers – Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens'Mowbray Park Community Garden, Sunderland Museum & Winter GardensThursday 10am - 12pmSave Community Garden Volunteers – Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens (Mowbray Park Community Garden) to favouritesEventHotseat Life DrawingGrab a drink from the bar, pick your materials, sit, sketch… then switch. No fixed seats here— Move. Explore. Every… more about 'Hotseat Life Drawing'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8AB2nd July 2026, 7.00pm to 9.15pm£14Save Hotseat Life Drawing (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesMorning WatercoloursRelease your creative potential at our morning watercolour class. Led by our resident artist Vince Cooper, the sessions are suitable… more about 'Morning Watercolours'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABWednesdays 9:30am to12:30pm£10Save Morning Watercolours (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesOil Painting ClassesRelease your creative potential at our oil painting class. Led by our resident artist Vince Cooper, the sessions are suitable… more about 'Oil Painting Classes'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABFridays, 9:30am-11:30am£7.50Save Oil Painting Classes (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesQigong & Meditation – 4-Week BlockReplenish • Rebalance • Radiate Feel calmer, stronger, and more energised. Join Qigong and wellness guide Shaney Barton for a… more about 'Qigong & Meditation – 4-Week Block'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABWednesday 3rd June 7pm to 8.30 pm (weekly)£52 (4 week block)Save Qigong & Meditation – 4-Week Block (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesSaturday Art Club – AfternoonNurture young talent with Saturday Art Club. For children aged 8+ with an interest in art to take part in… more about 'Saturday Art Club – Afternoon'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABSaturday 1pm to 3pm£6.50 (+£4.50 for additional sibling)Save Saturday Art Club – Afternoon (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesSaturday Art Club- MorningNurture young talent with Saturday Art Club. For children aged 8+ with an interest in art to take part in… more about 'Saturday Art Club- Morning'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABSaturdays 10:15am to 12:15pm£6.50 (+£4.50 for additional sibling)Save Saturday Art Club- Morning (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesTeenage Craft ClubLearn craft skills with an experienced craftsperson, get the chance to sell your work at our craft fairs and meet-like… more about 'Teenage Craft Club'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABTuesdays (fortnightly) 6pm to 7.30pmFreeSave Teenage Craft Club (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesWashington WritersFun, friendly and informal writing workshops – providing prompts and techniques for short fiction, poetry and autobiography. Hosted by Steve… more about 'Washington Writers'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABFridays (Fortnightly) 12pm to 2pm£6Save Washington Writers (Arts Centre Washington) to favouritesWashington Youth Theatre (Ages 8-12)Build life-long skills in performance and confidence while making new friends! Join our weekly sessions for 8- to 12-year-olds. Develop… more about 'Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 8-12)'Arts Centre Washington, Biddick Lane, Fatfield, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE38 8ABSaturdays 10am to 12am£6.50 (+£4.50 for additional sibling)Save Washington Youth Theatre (Ages 8-12) (Arts Centre Washington) to favourites