The Washington is proud to be hosting an exhibition by Paperweight – a group of International artists all working with paper. The exhibiton includes paper chains, friezes, framed work, hand made books and small paper shoes made from fragments toshie paper. The exhibtion also  invloves a talk by Tricia Hubbard, as part of the Washington’s Culture [...]

Pastel Workshop Run by professional Artist and Tutor Maggie Davies.The workshop will consist of a short introduction to Pastels, a demonstration, and a hands on workshop. Please bring your own materials. Some soft pastels, a kneadable rubber and some paper suitable for pastels (I will bring some to sell as well). Suitable for beginners and [...]

Pen and Wash This drawing workshop will be run by professional artist Shirley Anne Owen. There will be an exploration of drawing techniques using pen and ink and in addition the use of diluted ink washes to create shadow and texture which will enhance art works. This class will be suitable for all abilities.Please remember to bring [...]

Fun Children’s Workshop Create individual collages, with Natalie Hooper, using bold blocks of colour and chunky pens,Patrick Caulfield style. Bring along any interesting paper you may have to incorporate in your design. Monday 29thMarch 10-12 noon 8 places available Ages 7-14 This series of workshops is being run by members of the Cardiff Drawing Group, offering their individual expertise in various [...]

Still Life Workshop A thought provoking and exciting approach to still life drawing held by artist Richard O’Connell – how to make ordinary cutlery leap off the paper! A still life drawing will not be the same again! There’ll be a short talk using examples from art history. Bring a large sketchbooks and coloured pencils, erasers and sharpeners. Large size [...]

“We love to draw” An exhibition of drawings from Cardiff Drawing Group, a group of artists drawn together by a shared passion. Since 2002, the group has evolved an established core of individuals whose enthusiasm and commitment maintain a variety of monthly drawing events and workshops. Within the group we question what constitutes drawing, and set out [...]

The Washington Gallery Art Club takes place every Wednesday and Thursday evening, 4-5pm, led by tutor Sarah Wall. The children will experience a range of activities and mediums, and create their own artist’s portfolio throughout the course. The latest art club project involves creating models of Penarth Pavilion. Children are invited to take a 10 week block [...]

Handmade Books A fun and informative workshop at The Washington with artist Sue Paton – make your own beautiful and useful books of all sorts from recycled materials. Suitable for all, no experience needed as tuition will be given Materials provided throughout the 2 hour session so you don’t need to bring anything with you. Friday [...]

Drawing with Wire Artist Jane Maddox will be running a workshop in which you can “draw with wire”.  Come and try out your sculptural skills by twisting and forming wire to produce a picture of any subject you like.  Wire will be provided but you may like to bring pliers, wire cutters, scissors and round sticks of [...]

Now Showing | Nick Hughes & Thomasin Toohie | Imagine That | Until 19th March Inspired by whimsy and a sense of the obscure, these two artists depict life in a world of fantasy. Newport-born painter Nick Hughes is largely self-taught. The artist works his pastels to create dreamlike surfaces in which tiny human figures [...]