Create98 | Creative Workshops & Art Classes, Leigh-on-Sea

Inspiring, Tutor-led Workshops in the Heart of an Artistic Community

Find your passion at our innovative hub – high quality creative workshops in Essex. Create98 is a modern, inspirational and relaxing space where you can learn and develop new skills. We run expert led one-off courses and regular workshops in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea. The perfect place to discover your hidden talent, try something new and live life more creatively.

What
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Our Workshops & Courses

Create98 offers a wide range of courses and workshops where you can discover your hidden talents or develop your skills in a welcoming and friendly environment. What will you create?

Writing, Music and More

What People Say…

“Lovely place with friendly staff. I was amazed at how good my painting turned out!”

Bex Harper,

“Great idea. Wonderful workshops to do something different . Already booked up six workshops for next three months.😀”

Alison Pollard,

“Thoroughly enjoyed the 'Celebrating Chelsea' flower school special today, helping to create the floral installation outside the shop, together with other designs internally. Christine and her team were relaxed and helpful as were the other participants. Will be returning regularly to experience other creative courses. Thank you Create 98.”

Patsy Wiggins,

“Wanted to thank you, your team and Mark for an absolutely brilliant afternoon/evening. Everything was perfect, from the life drawing lesson to the fabulous vegan supper, eaten off of a stunningly beautifully decorated table. A lovely time had by all.”

Karen Baker ,
Private Party Host

“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the flower morning on Saturday. Thank you. You have created an amazing space for a real mix of activities.”

Zena Coleman,

“I just love everything about the place! From the friendliness that immediately puts you at ease, the excellent equipment/tools for the course, the generosity of the host when prosecco is included! I really enjoy anytime I spend there.”

“Great teacher! Thank you so much! Looking forward to seeing you again xxx”

AC Millbank,

“My son is loving the A to Z classes. As a parent it is wo derful seeing his new creations after each session. A fantastic opportunity for budding artists”

Kate Williams,

“Great idea. Wonderful workshops to do something different . Already booked up six workshops for next three months.?”

Alison Pollard,
Workshop participant

“EVERYTHING is spot on. This is the most fantastic place and I cannot wait to book in for more events. You really have nailed it with the content, the staff, the venue, the refreshments. Thankyou!”

Maddie,
Benfleet

News/ Blog

Village Green 2019

The countdown is on… 3 days to go! We are so thrilled to be part of Village Green festival this year; it’s such an exciting and diverse event right in the heart of our lovely little town. The support the Village Green festival gets every year is so amazing and shows the best of our […]

Art Trail Adventures

A couple of weeks have passed since the LAT and I have been looking over the photos I took as I trotted around the venues, trying to see as much as I could on a Sunday afternoon (and probably bidding on too many pieces in the secret auction). I was so impressed by the variation […]

Get to know our LAT Artists: Lauren Stranks

We are so excited that Create98 is an official venue in the Leigh Art Trail this year. Plus we have not one, but two, fantastic artists exhibiting their work here. Here are a few words from embroiderer, Lauren Stranks. The Little Leigh Stitchery is my first entry into the Art Trail. The collection of hand-embroidered familiar […]

Here’s some of the fantastic recent work from Create98. Check out our Instagram for more! #create98