Thursday 1st June 2023 To celebrate World Ocean Day and also World Environment Day coming up in June, Debbie from Create: the art club is hosting a creative workshop for children. They will be making a variety of ocean-themed creations during the session, from jellyfish suncatchers to a mini-ocean-in-a-jar! Thursday 1st June 2023 10:30 am -12 pm (and provisional 1:30-3 pm if numbers allow) FB cygninicrafts IG grow_a_creative_child www.cygninicrafts.com

Join Emily in the darkroom for a fun workshop for families and children. Age 7+ What is a photogram? A photogram is created in a traditional photography darkroom. A photogram is a cameraless photographic process, using light sensitive paper, a light source and developing chemicals. Workshops will take place on: Friday 2 June 2023 First Workshop will run: 10:00 - 10:45 Second Workshop will run: 11:00 - 11:45 Third Worshop will run: 12:00 - 12:45 Booking is essential, you can book via the button above or visiting directly : https://www.facebook.com/events/543671491304243 Follow on Instagram/Facebook: @THEDARKROOMBC www.thedarkroomatbeachcreative.org

Come and join Debbie from Cygnini Crafts this August as she shows you how to make an amazing Carnival Crown! These workshops will run on: -9 August, 14:00-15:30 -11 Aug, 10:00-11:30 www.cygninicrafts.com FB cygninicrafts IG debbie_swann_cyg nini

Arts Psycotherapy groups at Beach Creative run by Kent Creative Arts Therapy. The Creative Arts Therapy sessions will encompass the following aims: -To help participants understand themselves better and promote recovery. -To foster connectedness and sustain positive relationships with self and others. -To encourage social inclusion, independence and empowerment. -To inspire creativity. Arts Psycotherapy Group for Women | Tuesday 23 May 18:30-20:00 Cost: £20.00 Arts Psycotherapy Group for All | Tuesday 30 May 18:30-20:00 Cost: £20.00 www.kentcreativeartstherapy.com

An introduction to Sahaja Meditation, including explanation of the chakras and subtle system, guided meditation experience and feedback discussion. Saturday 13 May, 2.00 – 4.00pm Saturday 20 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Saturday 27 May, 10.30am – 12.30pm Call Tina on 07941 885141 to book

Saturday 10 June 14:00 - 17:00 After the success of their March workshop + concert, Open Water are back to deliver another song writing skills workshop. 'Based in the South East of England, Open Water bring a fresh approach to acoustic music. Joanne Doolan’s unique vocals emanate from her Welsh musical roots. Guitars and other stringed instruments are played by Jeff Alexander and Richard Rozze. Jeff’s influences come from traditions as varied as the Renaissance lute and flamenco guitar. Richard’s influences stem from rock, blues and jazz traditions.' All abilities welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring any songs that they are working on to the workshop Tickets : £20.00 per person Please email openwaterfolk@gmail.com to reserve a place www.openwatermusic.co.uk

Friday 30 June 19:30 - 21:30 Doors open 19:00 This summer Bob Drury is embarking on a small solo tour of Kent venues with 'A Summer Guitar Concert' which will feature popular repertoire, seasonal 'summer inspired' tunes plus some of Bob's own compositions. Refreshments available on the night. Tickets £10.00 Bookings can be made via the button above or visiting direct: www.ticketsource.co.uk/bobdrury

Youth Board launch ! We are pleased to announce that we have been awarding funding from KCC Kent Creatives to run the initial phase of our Youth Board project. Background : We want to make Beach Creative more attractive to our younger generation, but also address providing for its future in the years to come. The project : We want to recruit and train a group of young people living in Herne Bay to learn to devise and manage their own creative projects. You may have ideas about what you might want to happen in your town, but this project could give you the knowledge and understanding as to how to make it happen for real. The application process will involve you having an idea for a project – an event maybe, or performance or a resource for the town to appeal to young people. The selected young people will pitch their idea to a panel of artists and business/events people, and the selected young people will be invited to take part in eight sessions with industry experts to learn how they would development their ideas in a ‘live project’ situation. The project will develop along the lines of ‘The Apprentice’ with elements of ‘Dragon’s Den’ thrown in! Selected young people will be invited to join the Youth Board at Beach Creative and be a part of our community with a real voice in how we develop for the future. We are hoping to secure funding for one or more of our group to see their project come to life. Who should apply? : We are not necessarily looking for traditional high-flyers or ‘the usual suspects.’ Aretha Franklin, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Maxine McCarthy started from school at 16. What we are looking for is individuality, energy, passion, creativity and IDEAS. So, don’t write yourself off, before you’ve had a go – we certainly won’t. You should be aged 16-21. Training sessions will take place in the Summer vacation. If you would like an application, email Gill Wilson on gillalexwilson@gmail.com

A new Art Club has just been launched in the Studio 7 artspace at Beach Creative. This was by popular demand and predominantly for those who have completed our free Cultural Ambassador Art Courses, but has proved so popular that we would like to extend this for a broader audience. Club Members are asked to sign up for 4-week blocks, which cost £10 per week (but a pre-payment of £40 is required). The sessions run for 3 hours, and are untaught, but members can make their own work using our studio and equipment, and materials are included in the price. Members can exchange ideas and experiences to stimulate their own arts practice and expand their techniques. If you would be interested in joining, or would like more information, please email Gill on gillalexwilson@gmail.com

The meditation group will take place every other Wednesday starting April 19th. 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

Join us for three hours of mixed media fun creating an art journal page. Each month you will learn a different technique using all sorts of paints and inks. Cost : £20.00 per workshop *All materials included Book via the contact button or by calling 07811196340 These workshops are designed to enable everyone and anyone to do a one-off workshop or attend regularly! Workshop dates: -TUESDAY 2ND MAY -THURSDAY 4TH MAY -SATURDAY 13TH MAY -TUESDAY 6TH JUNE -THURSDAY 8TH JUNE -SATURDAY 10TH JUNE -TUESDAY 4TH JULY -THURSDAY 6TH JULY -SATURDAY 8TH JULY Workshop Times: -TUESDAYS 10AM- 1PM -THURSDAYS 1PM - 4PM -SATURDAYS 10AM - 1PM Follow on: IG @debspaintythings FB Debs Painty Things

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!

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. First term dates: -Friday 21 April -Friday 28 April -Friday 5 May -Friday 12 May -Friday 19 May Time: 16:00 - 17:00 Press 'Book' for more information and booking details or contact Or contact Debbie at: cygninicrafts@gmail.com *The club will hopefilly continue to run in 5 week term time blocks but check back for further details.

Are you interested in joining this new group. If so why not sign up and try your hand. Classes on 22, 29 June, 6, 13 July 2023. From 6-8pm The cost for a 4 week course is £70, which includes all materials. Classes at Beach Creative, Herne Bay. For more information:- contact Graham on 07765034908 or email: grahamboniface@aol.com

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 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 

A creative writing group which will be a forum for support. 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? Or perhaps you have been writing but are struggling to progress. Or maybe you would simply like some feedback from others about your writing or to share ideas with like-minded people. The group will meet fortnightly at Beach Creative 11:00 - 13:00. Upcoming Dates : 1st April, 29th April 2023 Contact peter.webb3@talktalk.net if you would like to join in!

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Amateur Guitar Jam & Social, anyone and any level welcome. Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Coldplay, Oasis, Crowded House, REM, Neil Young, Floyd etc. Banjo, Mandolin, Harmonica & Fiddle Players welcome too. £10 per person. Contact for details on dates

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.

A small friendly untutored group attended by people of mixed ability but with an enthusiasm for the subject. Professionally run with a range of models. Booking is not required but there is a waiting list on occasion, come along! Tuesdays 19:00-21:00 ​

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