St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA

Work with artist, Mona Whitton in this relaxed and relaxing workshop.

Using decorative napkins and papers you will cover a bottle using traditional decoupage techniques.  Once finished, you will be given some lights for your bottle to transform it from a decorative bottle, into a eye-catching lamp.

Suitable for ages 16yrs + 

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. 

St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA

Work with artist, Mona Whitton in this relaxed and relaxing workshop.

Using decorative napkins and papers you will cover a bottle using traditional decoupage techniques.  Once finished, you will be given some lights for your bottle to transform it from a decorative bottle, into a eye-catching lamp.

Suitable for ages 16yrs + 

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. 

Gravesend Heritage Quarter and Quayside

Bring your friends and family to the amazing Gravesham Light Festival 2025!

Circus of Life will illuminate the streets of Gravesend in the dark days of winter with a joyous, ambitious celebration of fun and creativity, interaction and installation.

With a promenading Disco Turtle, trapeze artists suspended on a travelling storm ship along with dazzling circus performers and a canopy of illuminated jelly fish.

It could be that there is something for everyone as we celebrate the power of assembly and enjoy the spectacle in the Circus of Life.

Gravesend Heritage Quarter and Quayside

Bring your friends and family to the amazing Gravesham Light Festival 2025!

Circus of Life will illuminate the streets of Gravesend in the dark days of winter with a joyous, ambitious celebration of fun and creativity, interaction and installation.

With a promenading Disco Turtle, trapeze artists suspended on a travelling storm ship along with dazzling circus performers and a canopy of illuminated jelly fish.

It could be that there is something for everyone as we celebrate the power of assembly and enjoy the spectacle in the Circus of Life.

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.

We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.

Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.

To book your place  on any / all of the following sessions: 25th October, 29th November, 20th December from 7pm - 9pm, click on the link below:

https://www.artisforall.co.uk/product-page/life-drawing-class

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Using the wet felt technique, you will initially make a simple bauble, before having the opportunity to embellish your bauble with embroidery and baubles.

Suitable for ages 16+

Workshops must be booked in advance.

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.

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Using the wet felt technique, you will initially make a simple bauble, before having the opportunity to embellish your bauble with embroidery and baubles.

Suitable for ages 16+

Workshops must be booked in advance.

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.

The Arts Cafe, St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Join Artist, Mona Whitton in our Arts Centre Cafe for a fun workshop creating your own decorative bauble for your Christmas Tree whilst savouring a cheeky Baileys! 

Guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit.

Please buy you tickets in advance from the Arts Cafe in the St George's Arts Centre.

Suitable for ages 18+

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. 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.

The Blake Gallery, The Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend

Behind the Curtain - Art and Craft Workshops inspired by elements of the theatre

Come and have fun making your own Angel, using fabrics, ribbons, beads and much more. Play with a variety of styles to give your Angel a unique character. Fun and Friendly art and craft sessions for kids and their gown ups! Led by Artist Sonnia Montes, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of skills and different art and craft techniques, creating work inspired by different elements of the theatre.

For ages 10 and under.

All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout the session.

Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office. 

One adult crafting with the child for free if they wish to.

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. 

The Blake Gallery, The Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend

Behind the Curtain - Art and Craft Workshops inspired by elements of the theatre

Come and have fun making your own Angel, using fabrics, ribbons, beads and much more. Play with a variety of styles to give your Angel a unique character. Fun and Friendly art and craft sessions for kids and their gown ups! Led by Artist Sonnia Montes, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore a variety of skills and different art and craft techniques, creating work inspired by different elements of the theatre.

For ages 10 and under.

All children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout the session.

Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office. 

One adult crafting with the child for free if they wish to.

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. 

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Come and join us at the St Georges Arts Centre for a 2 hour life drawing class with Artist, Andy Hopton.

We will provide a model, paper and charcoal as well as easels and boards.

Please bring anything else you want to use with you. Models may be male or female.

To book your place  on any / all of the following sessions: 25th October, 29th November, 20th December from 7pm - 9pm, click on the link below:

https://www.artisforall.co.uk/product-page/life-drawing-class

St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

A fun, informal evening of creativity suitable for any level of experience.

Pick up a brush, pour a drink and get creative making various still life scenes based upon different themes.

Our Artist Cam Stubbs will be on hand to offer tips and advice as you create your masterpieces.

Strictly for ages 18+ only

£7pp includes Prosecco, Wine or Juice

Must be booked in advance, unfortunately we’re unable to accept walk ins.

St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

Join artist Mud for an exciting series of 6 workshops where you will practice self-expression, play and experiment, and have fun in a creative, non-judgmental, and empowering environment. 

These workshops are not about artistic skills or innate talent: but about playing with art in fun and interesting ways. In these workshops you will make masks, create postcards to your future selves, paint to a selection of music, and more. We will begin each session with a ‘Freeing the Mind’ warm-up exercise that will influence and inspire our final piece in some way. These often unusual activities are designed to encourage you to loosen up by unleashing your inner creativity. 

The sessions themselves will be light-hearted; in a laid back environment where everyone is welcome to engage and experiment with art, express their ideas, and connect with others. We will be supportive and mindful of ourselves and others. In these workshops there is no right or wrong way of creating. 

Everything is open to interpretation and we value imperfection for what it is: 

“Imperfection inspires invention, imagination, creativity. It stimulates. The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive.” ― Jhumpa Lahiri

Dates and Projects: Six Weeks - Six Projects. 
Please book each session separately. Suitable for 18yrs + 

Session 6: 23rd November
Drawing Huge (Continuous Line Drawing)

In this final session, you’ll experience the freedom of creating large-scale drawings. 

After a welcome and introduction, we'll engage in a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: Continuous Line Drawing, where you’ll create continuous line drawings to break free from creative constraints. 

Following a break, you’ll work on collaborative and expansive artworks, playing with scale and form. 

We’ll conclude the session with a reflection and group discussion on the experience of working on such a large scale 

Bring: found objects and materials to draw with: leaves, twigs, trash etc.

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Using outliners and glass paints, you will create your own tealight holder in a design of your choice.

Suitable for ages 16+

Workshops must be booked in advance.

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.

St George’s Arts Centre, Gravesend

Using outliners and glass paints, you will create your own tealight holder in a design of your choice.

Suitable for ages 16+

Workshops must be booked in advance.

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.

St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

Join artist Mud for an exciting series of 6 workshops where you will practice self-expression, play and experiment, and have fun in a creative, non-judgmental, and empowering environment. 

These workshops are not about artistic skills or innate talent: but about playing with art in fun and interesting ways. In these workshops you will make masks, create postcards to your future selves, paint to a selection of music, and more. We will begin each session with a ‘Freeing the Mind’ warm-up exercise that will influence and inspire our final piece in some way. These often unusual activities are designed to encourage you to loosen up by unleashing your inner creativity. 

The sessions themselves will be light-hearted; in a laid back environment where everyone is welcome to engage and experiment with art, express their ideas, and connect with others. We will be supportive and mindful of ourselves and others. In these workshops there is no right or wrong way of creating. 

Everything is open to interpretation and we value imperfection for what it is: 

“Imperfection inspires invention, imagination, creativity. It stimulates. The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive.” ― Jhumpa Lahiri

Dates and Projects: Six Weeks - Six Projects. 
Please book each session separately. Suitable for 18yrs + 

Session 1:  10th October - Postcards To The Future (Blind Contour Drawing) 

In this session, we'll explore the power of unsent messages through the creation of deeply personal postcards to our future selves. 

We'll begin with a warm welcome and an introduction to the project, followed by a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: Blind Contour Drawing, where you'll draw without looking at your paper to loosen up your creative flow. 

After a brief break, you'll dive into crafting your postcards using collage materials, expressing thoughts and feelings that will never be sent. The session will conclude with a reflection and group discussion on the experience. 

Session 2: 17th October - Painting to Music (Sensory Bag Drawing) 

This workshop invites you to explore the connection between sound and visual art by painting along to music. 

We'll start with a brief introduction and a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: ‘Sensory Bag’ Drawing, where you'll use your senses to guide your artwork. 

After a short break, you'll create your paintings, letting the rhythm and mood of the music influence your brushstrokes. 

We'll wrap up with a reflection and discussion on how the music impacted your creative process. 

Please Bring: music player and headphones

Session 3: 24th October - The Heart vs. The Head (Emotional Mask-Making)

In this session, we’ll delve into the creative tension between emotion and logic by exploring "The Heart vs. The Head." 

After a welcome and introduction, we'll begin with a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: Emotional Mark-Making, where you’ll use your feelings to drive your marks on the paper. 

Following a break, you'll create artworks that reflect the interplay between your heart and mind. 

The session will close with a group reflection and discussion on the balance between emotion and reason in your work.

31st October - BREAK 

Session 4: 7th November
Colours of Memory (Exquisite Corpse) 

For this session we will be playing with colour to recreate the feel of a treasured memory. 

After our welcome and introduction to the workshop we will start with a ‘Freeing the Mind’ activity; ‘Exquisite Corpse’, which is a collaborative game that requires no special skills. 

Next we will have a short break and then move on to the main activity, Colours of Memory, where we will create small concertina booklets filled with swirling swatches of colours that represent a favourite memory.

Session 5: 14th November
Mask Making (Entopic Graphomania) 

Explore identity and self-expression by crafting masks in this session. 

We'll begin with an introduction and a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: Entopic Graphomania, where you’ll connect random dots on a page to create unexpected forms. 

Following a short break, you’ll create your masks, allowing your imagination to guide the design. 

We’ll finish with a reflection and discussion on how the masks represent different facets of identity.

Session 6: 23rd November
Drawing Huge (Continuous Line Drawing)

In this final session, you’ll experience the freedom of creating large-scale drawings. 

After a welcome and introduction, we'll engage in a 'Freeing the Mind' activity: Continuous Line Drawing, where you’ll create continuous line drawings to break free from creative constraints. 

Following a break, you’ll work on collaborative and expansive artworks, playing with scale and form. 

We’ll conclude the session with a reflection and group discussion on the experience of working on such a large scale 

Bring: found objects and materials to draw with: leaves, twigs, trash etc.

St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend

Join artist Mud for an exciting series of 6 workshops where you will practice self-expression, play and experiment, and have fun in a creative, non-judgmental, and empowering environment. 

These workshops are not about artistic skills or innate talent: but about playing with art in fun and interesting ways. In these workshops you will make masks, create postcards to your future selves, paint to a selection of music, and more. We will begin each session with a ‘Freeing the Mind’ warm-up exercise that will influence and inspire our final piece in some way. These often unusual activities are designed to encourage you to loosen up by unleashing your inner creativity. 

The sessions themselves will be light-hearted; in a laid back environment where everyone is welcome to engage and experiment with art, express their ideas, and connect with others. We will be supportive and mindful of ourselves and others. In these workshops there is no right or wrong way of creating. 

Everything is open to interpretation and we value imperfection for what it is: 

“Imperfection inspires invention, imagination, creativity. It stimulates. The more I feel imperfect, the more I feel alive.” ― Jhumpa Lahiri

Dates and Projects: Six Weeks - Six Projects. 
Please book each session separately. Suitable for 18yrs + 

Session 4: 7th November
Colours of Memory (Exquisite Corpse) 

For this session we will be playing with colour to recreate the feel of a treasured memory. 

After our welcome and introduction to the workshop we will start with a ‘Freeing the Mind’ activity; ‘Exquisite Corpse’, which is a collaborative game that requires no special skills. 

Next we will have a short break and then move on to the main activity, Colours of Memory, where we will create small concertina booklets filled with swirling swatches of colours that represent a favourite memory.

New Ash Green Community Centre, DA3 8JY

Arts Exhibition, affordable art for sale, workshops, meet the artists (2-4pm), music, tea & cakes