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Learning and Events
Mixed Media Art Journaling Workshops
Next Session : Saturday 4 May 10:00-13:00 Join us for 3 hours of mixed media fun, creating an art journal page. Each month we will learn different techniques, using all sorts of paint and ink! £25 per person-per workshop, with all materials included. Our workshops are designed to enable anyone and everyone to do a one off workshop or attend regularly. Contact Debs on 07811196340 or by using the book button above. IG@debspaintythings FB DEBS PAINTY THINGS THREADS@debspaintythings
Tea & Tap Workshop
Wednesday 08 May 18:00 - 20:00 Discover how herbs can support your health, and complement a healthy lifestyle in this interactive workshop, which includes a tea tasting and blending session where you'll make a simple, yet delicious tea blend to take home. Get ready for an exciting experience! This one-of-a-kind workshop that will guide you through the principles of EFT and the advantages of tapping, to enhance your overall well-being. Kelly is a holistic well-being practitioner specialising in Emotional Freedom technique, Herbalism, Massage, and counseling therapies. Cassie is a herbalist and offers expertise in using natural remedies derived from plants to promote health and well-being. This includes creating herbal blends, providing consultations on herbal remedies, and sharing knowledge about the benefits of specific herbs for various conditions.
Watercolour Workshop
Friday 10 May *SOLD OUT* 10:00 - 13:00 Ever wanted to learn how to paint with watercolours? This course is for anyone interested in learning to paint in watercolour from scratch. It is designed to teach basic skills and to give you the confidence to enjoy the fascinating medium of watercolour. All materials needed are provided and you will leave with the watercolour art you make. Guided by practical watercolour demonstrations. More experienced painters are welcome if they feel they need a fresh injection of enthusiasm. Refreshments provided. Cost £30 per person
Bayclays Bank
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday Visiting us weekly on the following days and times : Monday 09:30-13:00 / 14:00-17:00 Wednesday 09:30-13:00 / 14:00 -17:00 Saturday 09.30-13:00 Here to help you with anything from money management and financial health, to buying or improving your home
Painting from Feelings
Mondays (weekly) 18:30 -20:30 Stephen and Jacq invite you to join them in a new workshop 'Painting from Feelings'. A guided mixed media group where personal expression is explored in a fun atmosphere. Both are resident artists of Beach Creative, with long-term experiences within artistic explorative play. £14 Per Session, with some materials provided! Telephone 07751 22 11 50 Or Email using the button above
Memoir Writing Group
Mondays (Monthly) 19:00 - 20:30 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
Book Club
Monday's (Monthly) 13:30 - 15:00 A friendly book club, open to everyone! Book club takes place on the last Monday of every month. For further information call Theresa on 07973 985 457 or use the contact button above to email.
Life Drawing
Tuesday (Weekly) 19:00 - 21:00 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. 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
Clay Figure Making
Drop In Workshops
Wednesdays & Sundays (Weekly) Wednesday 19:00 - 21:00 Sunday 14:00 - 16:30 Steve Postgate is continuing his popular clay workshops at Beach Creative for just £25 per session with use of tools, clay and kiln firing included. Get in contact directly with Steven to book by using the enquire button above or by phone 07888701049
Carers' Support Group
Thursday (Monthly) 10:00 - 11:30 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!
Narcotics Anonymous Meeting
Fridays (weekly) 13:00 - 14:00 Narcotics Anonymous is a fellowship of men, women, and people who meet on a regular basis to help each other to stay away from their addictions. The group will meet each Friday at Beach Creative in Studio 7. Visit website: pi@ukna.org For General enquiries call: 0300 9991212 Chad: 07517968976
Create : The Art Club
Friday (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. 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
Macular Society Support Group
Friday's (Monthly) 14:00 - 16:00 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 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
Herne Bay
Young Artists
Sundays (weekly) 10:00 - 13:00 Herne Bay Young Artists (HBYA) is a group 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 -25 who are developing their own product lines and learning how to market and run their own projects in our space. The group is meeting fortnightly on a Sunday until 24 March 2024. 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
Cultural Ambassadors Course
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
Storytelling workshop
Call for Interest Rediscover your creative self! These two hour sessions will run throughout February 2024 on the 6th, 13th and 20th. Find new insights, joy, connections and meaning in this time of uncertainty. Join our small group where we will explore story telling, Jungian archetypes, writing, drawing, painting and working with clay. Helen is a registered psychotherapist. FREE session - to book, contact Helen on 07361363814
Calligraphy
Round Hand Classes
Call for interest! 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.
Make a memory
Call for interest! 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 with some weekends available . Please contact Jacqueline on 07751 221150 Or email jacquelinetheartist3@gmail.com Www.jacquelinenewbury.co.uk