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Learning and Events
Cultural Ambassadors Course
Starting 23/26 January 2025 There are spaces on our next 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 on a Thursday or a Sunday, starting January 2025. For details and an application form, email Gill – gillalexwilson@gmail.com
Basic Drawing Skills Workshops
Fridays in Feb / Mar 2025 10:00 - 12:00 This is drawing course aimed at beginners and those who would like to improve and develop their confidence drawing. All materials and equipment will be provided. The cost is £60 for the course. Dates : Friday 7th , 14th 28th February 7th March 2025. To book, Email : tbrownhoney@gmail.com Or Call : 07510599512 FB @Tina Brown IG @tinabrown5248 www.tinabrownartist.co.uk
An Introduction to Watercolour
Saturday 08 February 14:00- 17:00 Guided practical watercolour demonstrations, this course is for anyone interested in learning to paint in watercolour. It is designed to teach basic skills and give you the confidence to enjoy this fascinating medium. All materials needed are provided and you will leave with the watercolour art you make. The cost is £30 for 3-hour session. To book, Email : tbrownhoney@gmail.com Or Call : 07510599512 FB @Tina Brown IG @tinabrown5248 www.tinabrownartist.co.uk
An Introduction to Watercolour
Saturday 08 March 14:00- 17:00 Guided practical watercolour demonstrations, this course is for anyone interested in learning to paint in watercolour. It is designed to teach basic skills and give you the confidence to enjoy this fascinating medium. All materials needed are provided and you will leave with the watercolour art you make. The cost is £30 for 3-hour session. To book, Email : tbrownhoney@gmail.com Or Call : 07510599512 FB @Tina Brown IG @tinabrown5248 www.tinabrownartist.co.uk
Visual Arts
Zine Fair
Saturday 08 - Thursday 13 February | 10:00 - 16:00 Coming soon to Beach Creative we have the Canterbury College Visual Arts Zine Fair. The VISCOM students have been busy making hand-made folded zines, clay tablets, flip books and carved rubber stamp cards!! All will be on display at the Zine Fair at Beach Creative and available to buy.
Barclays 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
Monday (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
Book Club
Monday (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.
Clay Figure Making
Drop In Workshops
Mondays, Wednesdays & Sundays (Weekly) Monday 19:00 - 21:00 Wednesday 14:00 - 16:30 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
Halifax Community Banker
Thursday (Weekly) 09:00 - 15:00 Speak to your community banker at Beach Creative. -We can help guide you through the ways you can bank with us -We can support with account enquiries For more infromation about community bankers click the link above or call 0345 720 3040
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 Next dates: 8th, 22nd September 6th, 20th October 3rd, 17th November 1st, 15th December All in Studio 7 10.00 - 1.00pm 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. 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
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