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Adults

Discover a new creative outlet with art workshops, get-togethers, wellbeing activities and opportunities to get involved.

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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

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The Graduates - Exhibition Call-Out

We’re looking for artists who have studied at the National Glass Centre to be a part of The Graduates. The exhibition will celebrate the talent and careers of the artists that have completed courses at the venue and is due to be on display in July 2026.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 14 September

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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

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Colouring sheet with black outlines of statues and monuments in Mowbray Park, Sunderland

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.

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