Important announcement about closure due to Coronavirus Read the June update
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.
As of the 17th March The Bridge is closed during the current Coronavirus crisis. There will be no courses, events, talks or any activities taking place. Read the June Update
The Tutors and Volunteers at The Bridge want to help you by providing information and advice about things you can do at home whilst The Bridge is closed. Some of these are provided directly by us, some are links to other websites where you can access them. Please try out as many as you want. Whilst there are only a few to start with we will keep adding new items as they become available. So check back regularly.
Jill recently gave a webinar on the Cambrian Photography website and you can link to it here.
These pictures show what those who attend courses at The Bridge have been working on at home.
Sandra Pollard is a Trustee at The Bridge but also an art history Tutor. Sandra has provided the following for all to use or share.
Hints, advice and teaching videos from Jo Pickering, Tutor at The Bridge, about portrait painting.
Andy taylor has the following message for his students with activities to do at home
Nothing to watch? The New York Metropolitan Opera has a back catalogue of performances to watch at home (currently free)
A range of events both at The Bridge and in the Darlington community, including Workshops, Exhibitions and more.
Unfortunately while The Bridge is closed no events are taking place.
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.
Unfortunately while The Bridge is closed no courses are available. However, the link to the Courses page and the links below show you information about the courses which will be available when we re-open.
Geared towards intermediate artists, this course invites you to develop your painting and drawing skills.
Suitable for every ability, try out new ideas with lessons in drawing and painting
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
Monthly Craft Club meeting on the third Saturday each month from 10am to 4pm. £7.50 per day or £5.00 per half day (10:00am to 1:30pm or 12:30pm to 4:00pm).
A life drawing & painting course suitable for beginners, students and artists alike
A demonstration led course where you can learn a broad range of landscape techniques
An update about the continued closure of The Bridge during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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.
