Come and join us for our first mixed media Assemblage. You will create a 3D piece of mixed media art (everything will be provided, however if you have something you would like to include such as a piece of jewellery please feel free to bring it. The cost is £50 without a frame and £60 with a frame. The dates of the workshops are: Saturday 25th February 10am-4pm Saturday 25th March 10am-4pm Both workshops will run from 10am-4pm and there will be a break for lunch. Please contact Debs Smith on either 07811196340 or debsSmithKent@gmail.com Find us on Instagram/Facebook @debspaintythings

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 

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. If you are interested in joining a creative writing group with me, or would like to discuss it please contact me by email at this address: peter.webb3@talktalk.net If we can get a sufficient number of us to form a group we could arrange to meet at Beach Creative.

Thursday 23rd Feb, 2nd , 9th and 16th March 10am-1pm ​ This is a basic skills drawing and mark making course aimed at developing and improving drawing skills. In this course we will be exploring different drawing techniques that use collage and mixed media, experiment with watercolours to create layers and details and basic portraiture skills.

Saturday 11th March from 2 - 5pm Jeff Alexander & Richard Rozze will host an exciting songwriting workshop here at Beach Creative ​ £20pp

Saturday 11th March 7pm-9pm evening concert in our gallery from £10pp in advance when booked through beachcreativeinfo@gmail.com  or £15 at the door. There will be concessions for those who attend the songwriting workshop 

starting on 11 January! Priority given to parents of pupils who are eligible for pupil premium (although we would look at applications from other adults 19+ who would be unable to pay course fees) Please see leaflet to the right for details and contact Gill Wilson for an informal chat

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

Resuming February 2023 Monday's - 6.30-7.30pm From 13th February FORTNIGHTLY Meditate & Recalibrate: A class where we’ll explore the transformative power of meditation and pranayama (breath-work). Invite you to join me, Lucy, as we collectively dive deeper into meditation & breath techniques exploring many different schools of thought that you can implement in your own practice. A truly relaxing & reviving meditation practice.

Tuesdays 5:30-6:30pm (from 11 October 2022) ​ Jane’s classes combine dynamic flows and static poses and can be adapted for all levels, beginner to the more experienced. Pre-booking essential due to limited space. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class to avoid interruptions. Mats and blocks provided or bring your own if you prefer. £8 per class.

Fortnightly Saturdays 2pm-4pm ​ 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.

last Monday every month 1:30pm ​ A friendly book club which meets up on the last Monday of each month, open to everyone!

Bring along any negatives (old or new) and learn how to create photographs in the darkroom No previous experience necessary ​ Wednesday 15th February Wednesday 15th March Wednesday 19th April ​ 6:30pm - 8pm £20pp

Create cameraless photographic prints in the darkroom, using a variety of interesting objects, light sensitive paper and light ​ Wednesday 25th January Wednesday 22nd February 6:30pm - 8pm £20pp

Every Tuesday  7pm-9pm ​ 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!

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 

*fully booked* Course dates [2023]: 1pm-3pm Saturday 14th January  Saturday 21st January  Saturday 28th January  Saturday 4th February  ​ All materials & equipment are provided for this course.  Feel free to bring your own 35mm camera along, but you're more than welcome to use one from my collection ​ £150 per person

 Each workshop is £20 per person and includes everything you need to create your art journal page ​ JANUARY Tuesday 10th January 10am- 1pm Thursday 12th January 1pm - 4pm Saturday 14th January 10am-1pm FEBRUARY Tuesday 7th February 10am- 1pm Thursday 9th February1pm - 4pm Saturday 11th February 10am- 1pm Tuesday 21st February 10am-1pm MARCH Tuesday 7th March 10am- 1pm Thursday 9th March 1pm - 4pm Saturday 11th March 10am- 1pm

Every Monday 7:45pm-9pm ​ please note: (Not on Monday 24th October) ​ A friendly ladies choir, we learn, rehearse and perform a varied repertoire of classical, folk and contemporary songs