Norfolk Street Arts

12/08/2026

🌿🧵 COMMUNITY ROOTS: CREATIVE WELLBEING🧵🌿

Fancy a morning of making, chatting and taking a bit of time for yourself?

Join us Thursday 13 August, 10am–12pm at Hills Art Centre, Sunderland for a relaxed community craft session with artist Tallulah Lines.

✨ Community Craft Session
A friendly morning of simple creative activities, crafting and conversation. No experience needed — just come along, have a go and enjoy some time in a calm, supportive space.

📍 Hills Art Centre, Waterloo Place, Sunderland, SR1 3HT
🗓️ Thursday 13 August
⏰ 10am–12pm

Part of our Community Roots Workshop Project: Nature, Culture & Creativity, supported by The National Lottery Community Fund.

💚 Small groups, relaxed atmosphere, no pressure and no experience necessary.

Come along, connect, make something and have a cuppa!

Spaces are limited, so book your place early.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-roots-workshop-project-thursday-sessions-tickets-1996506606003?aff=erellivmlt

10/08/2026

🌿🎨 COMMUNITY ROOTS: CREATIVE WELLBEING WORKSHOPS🎨🌿

Fancy a bit of creative time for yourself? Join us every Tuesday morning and afternoon at Hills Art Centre, Sunderland for relaxed, small-group creative wellbeing workshops.

No experience needed — just come along, have a go and enjoy making something in a friendly, welcoming space. 💚

✨ Tuesday 11 August | 10am–12pm
🎨 Soft Pastel Workshop
Introduction to pastel blending, layering, colour and mark-making with Liv Askwith.

🏙️ Tuesday 18 August | 10am–12pm
✏️ Sunderland-Inspired Art
Explore Sunderland’s buildings, landmarks and local character through guided sketching with Anna-Marie Gallares.

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

💫 Made possible thanks to support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

Spaces are limited, so grab your place! 👇

Book your place on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-roots-workshop-project-tuesday-sessions-tickets-1990627732133?utm_source=chatgpt.com

03/08/2026

22/07/2026

✨ Join us tomorrow afternoon for a relaxed and creative workshop exploring advanced decorative illustration.

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm
Advanced Decorative Illustration
Led by Elyse

Develop your illustration skills through detailed linework, pattern, symmetry and composition in a calm, mindful and welcoming session.

No pressure, just time to experiment, create and enjoy the process.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-roots-workshop-project-thursday-sessions-tickets-1990628302840?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*sgmazj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjAwMTE4MzEuMTc4NDcxOTYyOA..*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODQ3MTk2MjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODQ3MTk2MjYkajYwJGwwJGgw

22/07/2026

✨ Join us tomorrow afternoon for a relaxed and creative workshop exploring advanced decorative illustration.

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm–4:00pm
Advanced Decorative Illustration
Led by Elyse Benjamin

Develop your illustration skills through detailed linework, pattern, symmetry and composition in a calm, mindful and welcoming session.

No pressure, just time to experiment, create and enjoy the process.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-roots-workshop-project-thursday-sessions-tickets-1990628302840?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*sgmazj*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjAwMTE4MzEuMTc4NDcxOTYyOA..*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODQ3MTk2MjYkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODQ3MTk2MjYkajYwJGwwJGgw

20/07/2026

Join Norfolk Street Arts for a series of mindful creative workshops every Tuesday and Thursday, with both morning and afternoon sessions available.

Community Roots Workshop Project: Nature, Culture & Creativity

Hills Art Centre
Waterloo Place
Sunderland
SR1 3HT

Our Creative Wellbeing Programme offers small-group creative sessions in a relaxed, friendly and welcoming environment. The programme has been made possible with support from The National Lottery Community Fund.

No previous experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to take part.

Book your free space here -

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30299884820?_gl=1*1uyf0wg*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTY1ODE3NDY0OC4xNzg0NTQ3NTM2*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODQ1NDc1MzUkbzEkZzEkdDE3ODQ1NDc1NDQkajUxJGwwJGgw&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

30/06/2026

Join us for a day with artist Sofia Barton, learning watercolour techniques inspired by nature.

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 2 JULY – Watercolour Landscapes

Morning Session | 10:00am – 12:00pm
Simple Landscape Painting
Led by Sofia Barton
Join artist Sofia Barton for a relaxed introduction to watercolour landscape painting, exploring simple techniques inspired by nature and place.

Afternoon Session | 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Atmospheric Landscape Techniques
Led by Sofia Barton
Develop your watercolour skills by exploring atmosphere, layering, colour, and texture to create expressive landscape paintings.

Come along, connect with others, and enjoy a creative space for wellbeing, expression, and learning.

Spaces are limited to keep sessions small and supportive — book early to avoid disappointment.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-roots-workshop-project-watercolour-landscapes-tickets-1992342287414?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*sh42us*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTE5Njc1OTAwOC4xNzgyODI1OTM0*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODI4MjU5MzMkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODI4MjU5MzMkajYwJGwwJGgw

10/06/2026

Check out our Creative Wellbeing Programme!

Join us for a series of small-group creative sessions designed to support wellbeing in a relaxed, friendly, and welcoming environment. Made possible through support from the National Lottery Community Fund, these sessions offer a space to connect with others, get creative, and explore new ideas at your own pace.

✨ No experience necessary — everyone is welcome.

To see upcoming sessions and book your place, check out our Eventbrite page or visit our events page on facebook.

Eventbrite Programme Page - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/30299884820?_gl=1*1dcgdqi*_up*MQ..*_ga*MzIwMDM2NzkyLjE3ODEwODgxMTE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODEwODgxMTAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODEwODgxMTAkajYwJGwwJGgw&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

We look forward to welcoming you.