Story Time at the Cafe in the Arts
Café in the Arts, St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Cafe In The Arts on Tuesday 27th May at 10.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Story Time at the Cafe in the Arts
Café in the Arts, St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Cafe In The Arts on Tuesday 15th April at 10.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
3D Animals - SEN workshop for children
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
The National Autistic Society (Artrack), are pleased to be delivering a workshop for children with autism.
Making animals from tubes, this is a college based workshop using feathers, paints, crayons and coloured and patterned papers.
The workshop will take place in the gallery where the Artrack exhibition is on display. So come along to see a display of artwork from talented autistic artists.
It is essential that Carer’s attend with the children taking part. Please only purchase a ticket for the child taking part in the workshop.
Suited to ages 6 - 12 years
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Robin Hood
Woodville Auditorium, Gravesend
Wicked Productions are set to leave the audience in a QUIVER as they bring some well needed fun and MERRY MEN-T this Easter with their rollicking rendition of Robin Hood!
Get ready for plenty of laughs as the hilarious duo, Ant Payne and Tom Swift, return to play the unforgettable Fryer Tuck and the bumbling Silly Willy Scarlett.
In the gloomy depths of his grim Castle, the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham is busy emptying the pockets of the poor while keeping the courageous Maid Marian locked away. But little does he know, our bow-toting hero Robin Hood is on his way out of Sherwood Forest to aim for justice and rescue Marian! With a little help from his merry band.
Don’t miss out on this Easter extravaganza brimming with magic, catchy tunes, lively dance routines, spectacular sets, fabulous costumes, and heaps of enchantment that will tickle the kid in all of us.
Hit the bullseye this Easter and join us for a riotous adventure with Robin Hood!
Robin Hood
Woodville Auditorium, Gravesend
Wicked Productions are set to leave the audience in a QUIVER as they bring some well needed fun and MERRY MEN-T this Easter with their rollicking rendition of Robin Hood!
Get ready for plenty of laughs as the hilarious duo, Ant Payne and Tom Swift, return to play the unforgettable Fryer Tuck and the bumbling Silly Willy Scarlett.
In the gloomy depths of his grim Castle, the villainous Sheriff of Nottingham is busy emptying the pockets of the poor while keeping the courageous Maid Marian locked away. But little does he know, our bow-toting hero Robin Hood is on his way out of Sherwood Forest to aim for justice and rescue Marian! With a little help from his merry band.
Don’t miss out on this Easter extravaganza brimming with magic, catchy tunes, lively dance routines, spectacular sets, fabulous costumes, and heaps of enchantment that will tickle the kid in all of us.
Hit the bullseye this Easter and join us for a riotous adventure with Robin Hood!
Dinosaurs Adventure LIVE!
Woodville Auditorium, Gravesend
Are you ready for a BRAND NEW ADVENTURE with DINOSAUR ADVENTURE LIVE?! When a satellite tasked with controlling the island's weather systems malfunctions, chaos erupts.
The island's tropical climate spirals leading to one big JURASSIC STORM. If not stopped, it will erase all existence of the island… forever!
The mission: find the code hidden deep within the island, reboot the satellite and save the Dinosaurs before it's too late.
The adventure of a lifetime awaits… bring the family on a T-REX-IFFIC journey with our BRAND NEW dinosaurs, meet their ROAR-SOME babies and help the rangers save the Island. Are you brave enough to face the Jurassic Storm!
Story Time at the Cafe in the Arts
Café in the Arts, St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at the St George’s Arts Centre, in the workshop space in the café on Tuesday 18th March 2025 for Story Time!
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Story Time at the Library
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library on Wednesday 12th March at 11.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Story Time at the Library
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library on Wednesday 12th March at 11.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
The Magic Bookmark
Woodville Studio, The Woodville, Gravesend
Mama G is coming back to Gravesend to celebrate World Book Day!
Join "everyone's favourite pantomime dame!" (Metro) on an award winning, panto adventure for the whole family.
Book Worm is livid that encyclopaedias give people so much knowledge, so decides to steal all the books from Mama G's library. Before the world can turn to chaos, Mama G vows to save the day by proving that books can help make the world a better place. Of course, she can't do it alone, and that's when she discovers the mysterious and wonderful Magic Bookmark...
Kids of all ages will love this storytelling show full of panto fun, original songs, and some of the finest picture books on the market!
The show has toured all over the UK and recently made its Off-Broadway debut at the SoHo Playhouse in New York.
Half Term Storytime with Children’s Author Helen Gaston
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Local Children’s Author Helen Gaston invites families to a delightful reading of her new rhyming picture book!
Perfect for children aged 3-6, but all ages are welcome.
Come and enjoy a morning of fun, rhyme, and imagination!
Contact library staff for further information 03000 41 31 31 or email gravesendlibrary@kent.gov.uk
Kings Farm Library - Half Term Family Crafts
Kings Farm Library, Sun Lane, Gravesend, DA12 5HR
Pop along to Kings Farm Library and create hanging paper bird baubles!
It’s Free! Everyone Welcome!
Please note this is an unsupervised, self-led activity.
All children are welcome in the library but remain the responsibility of a parent or accompanying adult.
Children aged 7 or under must be always accompanied by a responsible adult.
For more details email kingsfarmlibrary@kent.gov.uk
Story Time at the Library
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library on Wednesday 8th January at 11.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Story Time at the Cafe in the Arts
Café in the Arts, St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at the St George’s Arts Centre, in the workshop space in the café on Tuesday 21st January 2025 for Story Time!
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Story Time at the Library
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library on Wednesday 8th January at 11.30am for Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Light Festival Family Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join artist Mona Whitton to make your own clown hat and tie to wear to the Gravesham Light Festival 2025!
Embracing the 'Circus of Life' theme, you will have the opportunity to make and decorate your own hat and tie including glow in the dark stickers and paints!
Suitable for ages 6yrs+. All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout the session.. One adult crafting with the child for free if they wish to.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Circus Character Family Art Workshop - A Light Festival Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Come and design & paint colourful circus characters to help decorate umbrella lights as part of this month's 'Circus of Life' Light Festival.
Led by Artist and Installation Designer, Jonny Dixon.
Suitable for ages 6yrs+. All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout the session. One adult crafting with the child for free if they wish to.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Do We Know Their Christmas? Mexican Mi Casita en Navidad Workshop
Blake Gallery, Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Our ‘Do We Know Their Christmas’ Workshops return for 2024 with three exciting crafts!
On Monday 23rd December, join artist Sonnia Montes to design & make your own colourful textile "casita" (South American house). These little houses can be used as a garland, tree ornament, bookmark, or gift tags.
Suitable for all ages. Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Do We Know Their Christmas? Scandinavian Sock Gonks Workshop
Blake Gallery, Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Our ‘Do We Know Their Christmas’ Workshops return for 2024 with three exciting crafts!
On Saturday 21st December, join artist Jo Lucy for a fun workshop transforming Christmas socks into your own Santa Sock Gonk with additional materials for decoration.
Suitable for ages 7+. Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Do We Know Their Christmas? Polish Paper Tree Decorations Craft Workshop
Blake Gallery, Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Our ‘Do We Know Their Christmas’ Workshops return for 2024 with three exciting crafts!
On Saturday 14th December, join artist Jaya Ta to make your very own traditional Polish paper bird Christmas tree decorations.
Suitable for ages 7+. Workshop lasts approx. 1.5 hours
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware. Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Little Bear’s Christmas Wish
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join an exciting magical woodland adventure. Help Little Bear save the Christmas wishes and keep the Christmas magic alive. Presented by Play on Words Theatre & Gravesham Borough Council, Little Bear's Christmas Wish is a 50 minute interactive show created especially for children aged 3-6 years.
This is a promenade performance and patrons will be expected to move around the performance space during the show.
Performances:
Fri 13th Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Sat 14th Dec: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sun 15th Dec: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Mon 16th Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Wed18th Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Thu 19th Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Fri 20th Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Sat 21th Dec: 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm, 5pm
Sun 22th Dec: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
Mon 23rd Dec: 11am, 1pm, 4.30pm
Tue 24th Dec: 10am, 12pm, 2.30pm
Please contact the Box Office for special prices if you are a school or uniform group.
Festive Story Time in the library
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library on Wednesday 11th December at 11.30am for a special festive edition of Storytime!
30 mins of festive storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Day Of The Dead themed craft workshops
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Family craft sessions making a Glow In the Dark Lantern and other smaller Day of the Dead arts & crafts. Participants will be introduced to the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico/Latin American countries, before making their lanterns and other decorations. There will be a selection of pre-made stencils and stencil making equipment to accommodate all ages and abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to make up to 3 different decorations.
The workshops will be led by artist, Jo Lucy.
Suitable for families
Please note, all children aged 12 and under must be always accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket for the workshop if helping children only. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please also note these sessions will take place in the main gallery space within the St George’s Arts Centre, as part of the Halloween exhibition week.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Day Of The Dead themed craft workshops
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Family craft sessions making a Glow In the Dark Lantern and other smaller Day of the Dead arts & crafts. Participants will be introduced to the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico/Latin American countries, before making their lanterns and other decorations. There will be a selection of pre-made stencils and stencil making equipment to accommodate all ages and abilities. Participants will have the opportunity to make up to 3 different decorations.
The workshops will be led by artist, Jo Lucy.
Suitable for families
Please note, all children aged 12 and under must be always accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket for the workshop if helping children only. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please also note these sessions will take place in the main gallery space within the St George’s Arts Centre, as part of the Halloween exhibition week.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Halloween Portrait workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join Artist, Jonny Dixon for this fun Halloween Workshop. Come and make a unique Halloween decoration for your home. We'll start by looking at some basics of creating cartoon characters and capturing different expressions. Then you'll create your own spooky cartoon portrait of your favourite Halloween creature or character to take home and scare the neighbours with on Halloween!
Suitable for ages 7+ (guideline only)
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Please note, all children aged 12 and under must be always accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket for the workshop if helping children only. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please also note these sessions will take place in the main gallery space within the St George’s Arts Centre, as part of the Halloween exhibition week.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Halloween Story Time
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This October half term, we’re excited to welcome you to our spooky story time sessions at the St George’s Arts Centre.
Tuesday 29th October at 12:30pm
Wednesday 30th October at 11am
Thursday 31st October at 11am
Forming part of our family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead exhibition: Weird & Wonderful, Magical & Mystical, join our Arts Assistant for 30 mins of stories being read from family favourite books such as Funny Bones, Meg and Mog, Room on a Broom, plus more…
Join in with creating spooky sound effects and playing with sensory objects to enhance the stories and imagination.
Suitable for ages 5 and under. All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Children's Halloween Party
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join us in our Arts Cafe for our Family Halloween Party from 4pm - 6pm.
Come dressed in your spookiest Halloween outfit and join us for a spooktastic party!
Standard tickets are £5 for children and includes food, music and simple craft activities.
A limited number of upgraded tickets are available at £9pp which include everything in the standard ticket plus pumpkin carving.
Face painting will also be available on the day at an additional charge.
Tickets can only be purchased in person direct from the café, we suggest you book in advance.
All children taking part in the pumpkin carving will need to have a responsible adult with them.
Sculpt your own Mini Monster Head workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join Artist, Jonny Dixon for a fun Halloween Workshop. Come and learn how to sculpt your own Mini Monster Head out of clay.
Whether you want to create your own mini vampire, werewolf, gargoyle or Frankenstein, we'll start with design sketches then move on to turning ideas into spooky 3D reality. You'll be able to take your creation home to scare your neighbours with on Halloween!
Suitable for ages 7+ (guideline only)
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Please note, all children aged 12 and under must be always accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket for the workshop if helping children only. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please also note these sessions will take place in the main gallery space within the St George’s Arts Centre, as part of the Halloween exhibition week.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Halloween Story Time
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This October half term, we’re excited to welcome you to our spooky story time sessions at the St George’s Arts Centre.
Tuesday 29th October at 12:30pm
Wednesday 30th October at 11am
Thursday 31st October at 11am
Forming part of our family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead exhibition: Weird & Wonderful, Magical & Mystical, join our Arts Assistant for 30 mins of stories being read from family favourite books such as Funny Bones, Meg and Mog, Room on a Broom, plus more…
Join in with creating spooky sound effects and playing with sensory objects to enhance the stories and imagination.
Suitable for ages 5 and under. All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Halloween Art workshops
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join Artist, Gee Jay for a fun Halloween Art Workshop. Working with either canvas, cardboard or clay, participants will use acrylic markers to create their own spooky character or decorate a pumpkin.
Suitable for ages 10+
Workshops must be booked in advance.
Please note, all children aged 12 and under must be always accompanied by an appropriate adult. Adults do not need to book a ticket for the workshop if helping children only. We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please also note these sessions will take place in the main gallery space within the St George’s Arts Centre, as part of the Halloween exhibition week.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Halloween Story Time
St George’s Arts Centre, Unit 20, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This October half term, we’re excited to welcome you to our spooky story time sessions at the St George’s Arts Centre.
Tuesday 29th October at 12:30pm
Wednesday 30th October at 11am
Thursday 31st October at 11am
Forming part of our family friendly Halloween/Day of the Dead exhibition: Weird & Wonderful, Magical & Mystical, join our Arts Assistant for 30 mins of stories being read from family favourite books such as Funny Bones, Meg and Mog, Room on a Broom, plus more…
Join in with creating spooky sound effects and playing with sensory objects to enhance the stories and imagination.
Suitable for ages 5 and under. All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!