Announcement - The summer term commences Monday 29th April 2019: See what's on
We provide the rooms, facilities and equipment that enables community groups, tutors and others to provide a wide range of arts courses and activities for everyone to learn, enjoy and grow.
A range of events both at The Bridge and in the Darlington community, including Workshops, Exhibitions and more.
Enjoying Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year? Learn how to paint in acrylics and oils from your own photo with artist Jo Pickering
Join us for our 2019 Summer Fair with a Vintage Theme!
The Bridge offers a wide range of courses in a variety of visual mediums, providing the perfect opportunity to get creative and meet new people in Darlington.
Geared towards intermediate artists, this course invites you to develop your painting and drawing skills.
Learn traditional rag rug techniques with this addictive craft
Exploring a variety of portrait painting techniques for beginners and intermediates alike
Following the popularity of Openart Studio, you'll enjoy a a host of visual art forms with our accessible sessions
A ceramics course for all abilities, teaching various making and glazing methods.
Make a new piece of beautiful beaded jewellery each week with a professional finish
Perfect for beginners and those looking to return to the art, this course explores a variety of techniques
The work will repair heating units in our three main studios. In that time The Bridge will be inaccessible.
Jo Pickering's Portrait Drawing & Painting Course is postponed until further notice
Andy Taylor is delivering a range of courses across Darlington & Stockton this Spring/Summer
Location
The Bridge Centre
Yarm Road
Darlington
DL1 1ED
Parking
The Bridge is a short drive from Darlington Town Centre, with free parking available on-site and in the surrounding area.
There is also a covered space to store bicycles.
A number of Arriva buses stop outside The Bridge, including numbers: 2, 3B and 12
We're a ten minute walk from Darlington Train Station. From the Yarm Road entrance to the station, turn right onto Yarm Road (walking away from the town centre), and follow the road towards the corner of Hundens Lane.
Our building is fully accessible including disabled facilities.
Dropped curbs are in use in the surrounding area for wheelchair access to the building.
If you have any queries about The Bridge, we encourage you to get in touch using the details below:
Phone: 01325 243864
E-mail: Contact us
The Bridge provides a vibrant community led venue to support artists and encourage visual arts involvement for Darlington. Many artists who had a presence at the Darlington Arts Centre can now be found at The Bridge Centre. It is also the home of other arts-based organisations.
