14 October 2023 Steve Postgate returns with his popular clay figure making workshops, running on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Participants can work in groups or alone to create figures of animals, people or any influential spirits from this galaxy..! Saturday 7th & 14th October, 14:00 - 17:30 / Studio 7 £55.00 Per workshop with all materials, tools and firing included ! Contact Steve via email to book a spot - stevepostgate@yahoo.co.uk

Last Session : 18 October Steve Postgate returns with his popular clay figure making workshops, running on Saturday afternoons and Wednesday evenings. Participants can work in groups or alone to create figures of animals, people or any influential spirits from this galaxy..! Wednesdays: 27th September, 4th, 11th & 18th October, 19:00-21:00 / Studio 7 £25.00 Per workshop with all materials, tools and firing included ! Contact Steve via email to book a spot - stevepostgate@yahoo.co.uk

Next Session : Saturday 14 October Join us for three hours of mixed media fun creating an art journal page. Each month we learn different techniques using all sorts of paint and ink. £20 per workshop with everything included. Our workshops are designed to enable anyone and everyone to attend a one off workshop or attend regularly Workshops will run on the first Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of each month. October: 14.10.23 : 14:00-17:00 November: 07.11.23 : 10:00-13:00 09.11.23 : 13:00-16:00 11.11.23 : 10:00-13:00 December: 05.12.23 : 10:00-13:00 07.12.23 : 13:00-16:00 09.12.23 : 10:00-13:00 Email Debs using the button above or telephone on 07811196340 IG @debspaintythings FB DEBS PAINTY THING

19 Oct & 2 Nov Bereavement and Loss, Anxiety, and low mood support groups. This is a safe and confidential setting for you to belong to a peer support group, giving yourself the space to be able to talk about your feelings and belong to part of a group. We will also be using creativity for our expression and incorporating relaxation techniques. If you are feeling alone, this is a place for you to be part of the community and be with like-minded people. Believe in yourself and give yourself what you deserve. Session dates: 14, 21, 28 September Session times: 10:00-12:00 Contact Julie for further details using the button above or Tel: 07961 764196

Starting Saturday 16 Sep A creative writing group which will be a forum for support. The group will meet at Beach Creative in Studio 7 on the following dates/times: -16.09.23, 11.00 - 13.00 -23.09.23, 11.00 - 13.00 -30.09.23, 11.00 - 13.00 Perhaps you are new to creative writing? Or perhaps you’ve thought about writing a novel or story but have never got around to it? Have you been writing but are struggling to progress or would simply like some feedback from others about your writing and to share ideas with like-minded people? Contact peter.webb3@talktalk.net if you would like to join in!

Starting Sunday 12 November Do you want to feel confident, prepared and look forward to the day of your baby's birth? This relaxed group course will equip you with practical tools & techniques to support you and help you learn how to maximise your body's natural birthing power for a positive, calm and empowered birth. 3 Sundays (every other month) 2023 Courses: November Course: Sunday 12 November 2023 (9:15 - 12:30) Sunday 19 November 2023 (9:15 - 12:30) Sunday 26 November 2023 (9:15 - 12:30) Places for group courses are limited so get in touch early to book and secure your place. You can also find out more information by visiting www.kenthypnobirthing.com or emailing Atosa at hello@kenthypnobirthing.com.

Starting Monday 2 October 19:00 - 21:00 Create your own mosaic and learn the basics of mosaic art. Experiment with different styles and methods and learn how to cut the glass. Advanced option of progesssing onto 3D sculptures. Cost of each class is £15.00 with all materials and tools supplied. Class dates : Monday, 02.10.23 Monday, 09.10.23 Monday, 16.10.23 Monday, 23.10.23 Use the button above to enquire or text Nikki 07920154169. IG @turnermosaics.

Starting Thursday 19 Oct 18:00 - 20:00 Are you interested in joining this new group. If so why not sign up and try your hand. The cost for a 4 week course is £80, which includes all materials. Classes at Beach Creative, Herne Bay. For more information:- contact Graham on 07765034908 or use the button above to email.

Friday 27 October This half-term, come and get creative for Halloween with this two hour workshop for children aged 7-11! Make hairy pom pom monsters and ghostly garlands that will scare anyone away! Book via https://www.cygninicrafts.com/workshops FB @cygninicrafts IG @debbie_swann_cyg nini

24 & 26 October 2023 Get your creative spirits ready! Join our drop-in community making sessions where fammilies can come together to craft spooky props for The Spooky Garden. From eerie eyeball lanterns to magical drafon eggs, these easy and fun crafts are perfect for all ages. Plus it's only £2 per child! Join us in making Halloween magic come to life. The workshops will run both days, 10:00-15:00.

Tuesday 31 October 2023 11:00 am As part of Exhibition On Screen, Klimt and the Kiss is showing at The Kavanagh Cinema in Herne Bay. Delve into the detail surrounding Gustav Klimt’s iconic artwork and discover the scandalous life of the artist himself. The film provides a fascinating portrait of the decadent Art Nouveau movement in which Klimt was renowned for and takes the viewer on a shimmering journey through the history behind one of the most reproduced paintings in the world.

Thursday 7 December 18:30-20:00 Join us for a Festive Wreath Making Workshop! £25 to include all materials. Booking essential – 01227 371063/ 07735454690

Tuesday 12 December 10.30 - 12.30 All materials are supplied in this lovely workshop with Susan Tomkins in which you will create a beautiful painted shell. Donations appreciated! Book using the button above or by calling 0300111 1913

Sunday 17 December 10:30-15:30 Come by to Beach Creative and join us for a day of festive activities! Check back for further details nearer the time and make sure to keep this date in your diary!

Are you a local Artist or Maker? Would you be interested in having a stall in our Beach Creative Monthly Makers Market? Please email an expression of interest to alibeachcreative@gmail.com or use the button above

Christmas Bazaar at Beach Creative! We are in the planning stages for this event, so keep checking back for details! There will be a FREE Grotto for children and families!!!

Monday's, Wednesday's + Saturday's Visiting us weekly on the following days Monday 9:30-4pm Wednesday 9:30-4pm Saturday 9.30-1.30pm ​ Here to help you with anything from money management and financial health, to buying or improving your home

Mondays (Monthly) Running on the first Monday of each month, these informal and welcoming sessions are a mix of writing time with prompts if required, sharing your work and receiving feedback (for those that wish to experience this) and the opportunity to ask Marnie about your project or more general memoir questions. Beginners welcome! Session time: 19:00-20:30 Session cost: £16.00 Email marnie@yourmemoir.co.uk Instagram and Twitter @MarnieMemoirs www.yourmemoir.co.uk

Monday's (Monthly) A friendly book club, open to everyone! Book club takes place on the last Monday of every month Start time : 13:00 For further information call Theresa on 07973 985 457 or use the contact button above to email.

Tuesday's (Weekly) A small and friendly untutored group attended by people of mixed ability but with an enthusiasm for the subject. Classes run in the gallery space at Beach Creative on Tuesdays, 19:30 - 21:30. Professionally run with a range of models. Cost £10.00 Per Session. Booking is not required but there is a waiting list on occasion, come along! Contact Eric Honzek for any further information on 07468 535332

Wednesday's (Fortnightly) Next class: Wednesday 23rd Aug, Wednesday 6th Sept and fortnightly thereafter Class times : 18:30 - 19:30 In this class you will explore the transformative power of meditation and pranayama (breath-work). Collectively you will dive deeper into meditation and breath techniques exploring many different schools of thought that you can implement in your own practice. All welcome. No previous experience necessary! Pre booking online is essential due to space in class. Bookings are made online via the button above or www.floatingyoga.co.uk/joinaclass Costs: £9.50 for bookings made up to 48 hrs of the class time £10.50 for bookings made within 48 hrs of class time For further information contact Lucy: hello@floatingyoga.co.uk 07411775150 FB: @floatingyogaforall IG: @floatingyogagirl www.floatingyoga.co.uk

Thursday's (Monthly) The Carer's Support Group runs on the third Thursday of every month at Beach Creative. The group meets 10:00 - 11:30 Do you look after a relative or friend who can't manage without your support? You are a carer and our services are here for you!

Friday's (Term Time) 16:00 - 17:00 CREATE is a new art club for children aged 7 - 11 years. Through a themed topic, we will explore (in the most fun way possible!) skills and techniques that encourage independent creativity and exploration. Block 1: 15.09.23 - 13.10.23 (inc) Block 2: 10.11.23 - 08.12.23 (inc) Create is run by Debbie, a passionate and experienced teacher and creative business owner. Press 'Book' for more information and booking details or contact Or contact Debbie at: cygninicrafts@gmail.com www.cygninicrafts.com FB @cygninicrafts IG @grow_a_creative_c hild

Friday's (Monthly) A group for anyone living with a macular condition (central vision loss). Join us to meet others and to gain information and support. We would love to meet you. The group meet up will take place on the third Friday of every month from 17 March 2023, 1.00pm – 3.00pm in the Rossetti Room at Beach Creative. Please use the contact button above or email us directly : Stella.black@macularsociety.org ​Alternatively you can call us on 01306 644908 ​Click here to watch '5 years through the eyes of a mum' from Macular society 

HBYA is emerging from our Youth Board. Funded by the KCC Arts Investment Fund, HBYA is a pro-active and creative group of young people aged 14 -24 who are developing their own product lines and learning how to market and run their own projects in our space. We want to expand this group, so if any young people in Herne Bay are interested in joining, just drop Gill an email – gillalexwilson@gmail.com

Starting Sunday 24 Sept This FREE ten-week course is available to adults 18+ The only criteria for attending are that you should NOT have a degree in any subject. The course focuses primarily on exploring materials, techniques and processes and will suit beginners or returners, experience not really necessary. It is not a formal course to study drawing or painting. It’s fun, a place to meet new friends in a relaxed environment. The course will be split in to two groups which run either: Sundays, from 24.09.23, 13:30 - 16:30 OR Thursdays, from 28.09.23 14:00-17:00 For details and an application form, email Gill – gillalexwilson@gmail.com

Call for interest Come and meet our music coach Tim who has had many years experience teaching fun music to children and is DBS checked. Join us on 3 September at 3pm and see what he has planned! For any questions - contact Tim 07974235637.

Bring a friend to an art session! ​ Explore painting or drawing in an introduction to creativity. Have fun whilst seeing what you are capable in just two hours. ​ Teaching in abstract or direct observation with a choice of materials. Oil or acrylic paint or charcoal drawing. The choice is yours. Two hour sessions  am or pm Some weekends available  Please contact Jacqueline  on 07751 221150 Or email jacquelinetheartist3@gmail.com  Www.jacquelinenewbury.co.uk