Community Roots Workshop Project: Thursday Sessions
About this Event
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.
THURSDAY 6 AUGUST – Watercolour Nature Studies
Morning Session | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Painting Leaves and Flowers
Led by Sofia Barton
Explore watercolour painting through leaves, flowers, and natural forms, learning simple techniques in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Afternoon Session | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Detailed Natural Texture Painting
Led by Sofia Barton
Develop your watercolour skills by looking closely at natural textures, details, layering, and delicate mark-making inspired by nature.
THURSDAY 13 AUGUST – Community Craft Session
Morning Session | 10:00am–12:00pm
Relaxed Craft and Conversation
Led by Tallulah Lines
Enjoy a friendly and informal morning of crafting and conversation. Participants can explore simple creative activities while connecting with others in a calm and supportive setting.
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 TBC
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.
THURSDAY 20 AUGUST – Decorative Art Workshop
Morning Session | 10:00am–12:00pm
Nature-Themed Card Making
Led by Elyse Benjamin
Create a selection of decorative handmade cards inspired by flowers, plants and the natural world. Explore colour, pattern and simple mixed-media techniques in a relaxed workshop suitable for all abilities.
Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm
Detailed Decorative Mixed Media
Led by Elyse Benjamin
Develop richly detailed artwork using layered materials, decorative patterns, textures and mixed-media techniques. This session will encourage experimentation and personal creative expression.
THURSDAY 27 AUGUST – Summer Celebration Session
Morning Session | 10:00am–12:00pm
Creative Wellbeing Activities
Led by Tallulah Lines
Celebrate the programme through a relaxed selection of creative wellbeing activities, offering time to make, reflect, connect with others and enjoy the positive benefits of creativity.
Come along, connect with others and enjoy a welcoming creative space for wellbeing, expression and learning.
Spaces are limited to keep sessions small and supportive — book early to avoid disappointment.
Where is it happening?
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