Creative CafE & Studios for All Ages
• Pottery painting • Drop-in Crafts • Workshops • Café • Creative community • Bar
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4 ways to enjoy create98
Choose an activity from our crafting menu. Ceramic painting, pebble painting, decoden, mosaic lamps - we have something for ages, abilities & budgets!
Guided workshops & events from £25
Join one of our guided experiences - painting, silver smithing, lino printing and much much more!
Private events - custom pricing
We cater for groups of all sizes. Birthday parties, hen dos, baby showers, corporate events or just a family get to together.
Drinks, coffee, cakes & toasties
Crafting not your thing? Pop in and sample our delicious food and drink, or have a boogie at Friday Night Bar.
Create98 brings creative experiences to life in two Essex locations.
Whether you're looking for a casual afternoon of pottery painting, a tutor led arts & craft workshop, or simply a cosy spot to enjoy homemade cake and coffee, we've got a space for you.
Our story began in Leigh-on-Sea and has grown to include Create98two in Southend, each offering its own unique charm and creative possibilities.
Creativity for everyone
The Create98 Foundation supports mental health and access to creativity through funded workshops, outreach and partnerships.
no rules! Pure creative freedom
Messy, fast and all about having fun. Paint Playground is at Create98two in the Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend.
Choose your crowd
Families, teens, adults, daytime makers and groups – start here.
something to do with the family
visit us tues-Sun
sat
9am - 5pm
SUN
10am - 4pm
Mon
Closed
Tues
10am - 6pm
Weds
10am - 6pm
Thurs
10am - 6pm
Fri
10am - 10pm
explore our venues
Create98, Leigh
- Two rooms and a south facing garden
- Licensed Bar,
- Perfect for workshops and intimate creative sessions
Create98two, southend
- Spacious, wheelchair-accessible venue
- Ideal for larger groups and drop-in pottery painting
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