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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.

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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?

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Art Classes
Craft Classes
Photography
Food
Kids
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.”

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“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

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 […]
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Get to know our LAT Artists: Bronwyn Oldham

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 is a little bit about photographer, Bronwyn Oldham… Bronwyn played a major role in organising the Leigh Art Trail for over 5 years, before […]
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Welcome to the Kitchen Table

A series of workshops in partnership with Kinetika, as part of the T100 project. We are teaming up with renowned arts organisation Kinetika to offer exclusive workshops for 2019’s T100 walking festival – Welcome to the Kitchen Table. The programme is building on last year’s very successful T100 Recipes and invites people to share personal […]
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Here’s some of the fantastic recent work from Create98. Check out our Instagram for more! #create98

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