Join us for a series of mindful creative workshops every Tuesday, with morning and afternoon sessions available.

Community Roots Workshop Project: Nature, Culture & Creativity

📍 Hills Art Centre, Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT

Join us for our Creative Wellbeing Programme — a series of small-group creative wellbeing sessions in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, made possible through National Lottery Community Fund support.

✨ No experience necessary — everyone is welcome.

TUESDAY 11 AUGUST – Soft Pastel Workshop

Morning Session | 10:00am–12:00pm

Introduction to Pastel Blending

Led by Liv Askwith

Discover how to work with soft pastels through a gentle introduction to colour blending, layering and mark-making. This relaxed session is suitable for complete beginners and anyone interested in developing their pastel skills.

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm

Creating Pastel Landscapes

Led by Sarah Sweening

Learn how to use soft pastels to create expressive landscape artwork, exploring colour, atmosphere, texture and simple blending techniques.

TUESDAY 18 AUGUST – Sunderland-Inspired Art

Morning Session | 10:00am–12:00pm

Local Landmark Sketching

Led by Anna-Marie Gallares

Explore Sunderland’s buildings, landmarks and local character through a relaxed guided sketching session. Learn simple drawing techniques while creating artwork inspired by the city.

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm

Expressive Urban Illustration

Led by [artist to be confirmed]

Create bold and expressive illustrations inspired by Sunderland’s streets, architecture and urban landscape. Experiment with line, colour and mark-making to develop your own interpretation of the city.

TUESDAY 25 AUGUST – Community Exhibition Project

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm

Collaborative Curation Session

Led by Tallulah Lines

Work together to explore how the group’s artwork could be selected, arranged and presented as part of a community showcase. Participants will help shape the exhibition and share ideas about how the work should be displayed.

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