Arts Centre Washington

29/08/2026

The Courtyard Sessions - Saturday 5 September, from 2pm.
Join us for an afternoon of free live music as members of Right Track Music Project and friends kick off a new term - featuring some of the best up and coming local talent.

Featuring: Aiko - Antiquity - Apricity - Chloe McGuigan - Evie Ferro - Lewis Hill - Olly and the Olives- WENDY

Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4gxBVNf

27/08/2026

Bank Holiday plans? The Courtyard are hosting their Summer Bank Holiday Beer Festival right here at Arts Centre Washington! 🍻

IT’S HERE!! 🎉🎉

Check out the information for our Summer Beer Festival 🍻🍺🍻

Join us from Thursday 27th August - Monday 31st August.

FREE ADMISSION ALL WEEKEND 😀

We will have over 30 Cask Beers plus Real Cider & Perry!

Plus there will be great homemade delicious food served every day 🍔🍕🥘

August Bank Holiday weekend plans sorted! 🍻

Telephone: 0191 417 0445
Website: http://www.thecourtyardbar.co.uk/

26/08/2026

Highlights from our last Qigong and Gong Immersion here at Arts centre Washington. Gentle movement with relaxation, sound and frequency ✨
More to come late-Summer and Autumn 🍂

20/08/2026

New Exhibition...Finding Colour by Karen Hughes

Karen's art works are a moving exploration of healing, hope and personal transformation. Through bold colours, textures and recurring butterfly motifs, her work tells a story of finding strength, embracing change and rediscovering yourself.

It was fantastic to see so many people come along to celebrate Karen's work and hear the stories behind the paintings.

The exhibition is on display in The Granary until 26 September



🦋🎨💙

20/08/2026

Join artist Hannah Kelly this weekend for a Lego printmaking workshop followed by a screening of The Lego Movie.

Create your Lego design using the Lego board and pieces, then print using blue ink to create your final picture. Open to all ages, great for Lego fans to create your own unique artwork to take away.

📅 Saturday 22 August
1pm - 3:25pm | Certificate U | £10 (1 Adult & 1 Child)
Children must be accompanied by an adult
£6 - Per additional adult | £4 - Per additional child

🎟 Book now: https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/film-and-fun-the-lego-movie/

14/08/2026

Right Track heads to Spotify HQ🎵

Last month, the Right Track group were invited to Spotify’s London HQ to celebrate the Open Doors Fund in collaboration with Youth Music.

The group took part in a tour, watched performances and panel discussions, and even had their music heard by professional songwriters!

Right Track is supported by Youth Music and Scops Arts Trust.

10/08/2026

Join artist Hayley Coates for a Family Crafts: Become a Superhero workshop

What's your superhero name? What's your superpower? What are your superhero colours? Now you know all of that, it's time to come and make your cape and mask and pose for a close up.

📅 Friday 28 August
1pm - 3pm / Ages 8+ / £10 - 1 Adult & 1 Child
Children must be accompanied by an adult
£6 - Per additional adult / £4 - Per additional child

🎟Book now: https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/family-crafts-become-a-superhero/

09/08/2026

Join special effects make-up artist Vicky Sandison to delve into the grisly world of SFX make-up.

Using just a few materials and simple techniques, learn how we can transform a body into a bloody and bruised mess – not for the faint hearted.

📅 Thursday 27 August
1pm - 3pm / Ages 8+ / £6.50
£4.50 per additional sibling

🎟 Book now: https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/special-effects-make-up-2/

08/08/2026

Join scenic artist Trish Mayes for Minecraft Movie Prop Making. Design, build and paint your own Minecraft-inspired movie prop, learning professional techniques used by scenic artists and prop makers working behind the scenes in film, television and theatre.

📅 Wednesday 26 August
1pm - 3pm / Ages 8+ / £6.50
£4.50 per additional sibling

🎟 Book now: https://www.sunderlandculture.org.uk/whats-on/movie-prop-making-2/