Half-term Halloween fun for adults and kids at Arts Centre

Between Tuesday, October 27 and Sunday October 31, the centre is inviting people to come and view their Halloween Trail, a spooky exhibition created by young people for children.

Admission is free for this and kids can see how many creepy pictures they manage to spot around the building.

To make it more challenging you only have one chance to see all the pictures on the one-way route. Tell the box office how many you got and receive a treat – or a trick!

Anyone interested in honing their own artistic skills might also be interested in the centre’s family portrait drawing class.

This takes place on Tuesday, October 27 at 3.30pm and is suitable for adults as well as children aged 10+ to grab a pad and pencil.

Working from a life model you will learn portrait drawing tips and techniques. The session is perfect for budding artists or total beginners who would like to try portrait drawing. Tickets for the session are £7 for each participant.

The Arts Centre Washington is on Biddick Lane, Fatfield. For more information visit www.sunderlandculture.org.uk or you can call the centre on 561 3455.

There are other classes available at the centre all year round. There is also the Washington Youth Theatre, which runs sessions every Saturday morning for 8-16 years olds to practise and develop their theatre skills, increase confidence and make new friends.