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• Spotlight: Washington Open Exhibition 2025

  Dec 17th 2025

  Washington Open Exhibition shines a spotlight on the talented artists living and working in the region. An open call invited applicants to creatively respond to the theme of ‘Our Freedom: Then + Now’. Taking inspiration from Arts Centre Washington’s involvement in ‘Our Freedom: Then & Now’ a national project reflecting what freedom means to local people and their communities, following the 80th anniversary of VE/VJ Day.

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• Celebration by David Hughes

  Dec 17th 2025

  As he prepares to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday, local artist and writer David Hughes, MBE is showing a selection of his paintings to support his local NHS Charity. David, from Houghton-Le-Spring, discovered a passion for art aged 60. Following the loss of his beloved wife May, he converted a room in his home into a studio and taught himself to paint. Despite having a stroke in 2024 David continued to produce amazing artworks. He began painting with watercolours, eventually adapting his style when he developed age-related macular degeneration – an eye condition that affects central vision.

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• Creative You Junior - New Year Crafts

  Jan 2nd 2026

  New Year Crafts workshops with artisan Kate Hunter. Aluminium Embossed Notebooks (10am-12pm): Make a beautifully ornate aluminum embossed design to add to your notebook. Desktop Calendars (1pm-3pm): Create your own handy desktop to keep track of all those 2026 plans.

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• Qigong, Meditation & Lightwork - Short Course

  Jan 7th 2026

  Join Qigong and wellness guide Shaney Barton for a nourishing journey designed to reboot your nervous system, ground your energy, and restore inner balance. Through the gentle, flowing movements of Tai Chi Qigong, calming meditation, breathwork, and subtle energy healing, you’ll reconnect with your life force and experience deep renewal — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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• Beauty and the Beast

  Jan 16th 2026

  Step into a world of magic, mischief, and mayhem as Washington Theatre Group brings a fresh twist to the beloved tale of Beauty and the Beast. This year’s pantomime is bursting with laughter, adventure, and a sprinkle of local charm!

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• An introduction to Lampshade making

  Jan 23rd 2026

  Discover the craft of lampshade making and transform your lighting into a personalized statement piece. In this workshop you will learn step by step how to make a drum lampshade for either a lamp or a ceiling fitting from the fabric of your choice. There's no sewing required in this relaxed and easy to follow session.

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