Open Water - 'A Festive Celebration' Saturday 14 December Doors : 19:30 Start : 20:00 End : 22:00 Open Water are an acoustic group steeped in the British Folk tradition with influences of Celtic and American Bluegrass. Open Water will be performing a set of uniquely arranged winter - themed, festive Celtic pieces to celebrate the festive period. Tickets £10

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

Saturday 08 February 13:00- 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

Tuesdays 14:00 - 16:00 We have a new and exciting opportunity for you.. Come and learn how to create inks and pigments with flowers, herbs and barks to make beautiful textiles and contemporary art! Sessions will include mindfulness meditation and planting a wild dye garden in Herne Bay Community Garden. This intergenerational project will culminate in an exhibition at Beach Creative and a permanent exhibition of works within the garden. "Deeply connected with our natural world and its synchronised patterns, EIRINN HAYHOW carefully explores the foraging of wild plants, herbs and bark." www.eirinnhayhow.co.uk Fore more information and exact dates please email erinlaurelhayhow@gmail.com This Beach Creative project is funded by Canterbury City Council https://x.com/canterburycc https://www.facebook.com/CanterburyCityCouncil/ https://www.instagram.com/canterburycitycouncil/

Wednesdays 14:00 - 16:00 @ Age UK Herne Bay This new project funded by Beach Creative is lead by Sam Giles of Dream Safari, an established graffiti artist. The project is open to all gentlemen 50+ and you can expect to learn some great new techniques and have a laugh! We are keen to find younger men (16+) with an interest in design and graffiti to work on the project too. Places are limited, so email gillalexwilson@gmail.com if you would like to join. Twitter/X: @canterburycc Facebook: Canterbury City Council Instagram: @canterburycitycouncil Tiktok: @canterburycitycouncil Linkedin: Canterbury City Council

Saturdays (Fortnightly) Whether you are a novice or published author, joining a safe, supportive group in which to share work, experience and ideas can help you gain confidence and develop as a writer. The group will run fortnightly on Saturdays this Autumn. Dates: October 5th, 19th November 2nd, 16th & 30th December 14th. To learn more or join, contact Peter using the Email button above.

Fridays (weekly) 10:30 - 12:30 Join Caz for a Pom-Pom Bookmark Hobby Hub. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just looking to try something new, everyone is welcome to make their own decorative pom-pom bookmarks. Bring your ideas and we’ll provide some materials to get you started! Meet new friends and let your creativity flow in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It’s the perfect way to unwind, get inspired and have fun! At Hobby Hub you are welcome to bring any crafting hobby along and do your own thing! Please note this is not a taught workshop. Cost : £3 Per person Email : cantwara@protonmail.com for details.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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!

Fridays (Weekly) 10:30 - 12:30 Do you have a hobby you wish you had time, space or peace to pursue? Do you wish there was a nearby, accessible group you could be a part of where you could engage with your interests with like minded souls? Or are you searching for something new to inspire you? Come and join us! Whether you are interested in Crystal Art, Jigsaws, Crochet, Colouring, Embroidery, Macrame, Lacemaking, Knitting, Writing, Puzzles.. All hobbyists are welcome! New, experienced or just thinking about it.. Taking place every Friday, 10:30 - 12:30 in the Rossetti Room at Beach Creative. Cost is just £3 per attendee, drop in! See you there! For queries email : cantwara@protonmail.com

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

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

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

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

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: For details and an application form, email Gill – gillalexwilson@gmail.com

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

Call for interest! Memoir Writing Groups with Marnie Summerfield Smith Marnie runs informal and welcoming sessions, a mix of writing time with prompts if required, sharing 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. Interested? Email marnie@yourmemoir.co.uk Instagram and Twitter @MarnieMemoirs www.yourmemoir.co.uk

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.

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