Events at this location

Art lab is a unique and exciting course where young minds blend the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with the creativity of art. Over the course of several weeks, children will engage in hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity, foster innovation, and result in brilliant pieces of art.

Perfect for any aspiring barista, whether you’re new to espresso machines or eager to refine your coffee-making skills.

This course equips you with essential skills to master your espresso machine. You’ll learn to set your grinder for optimal espresso extraction, froth milk for various café drinks, and maintain your equipment.

The techniques taught are those used by the world’s top baristas. They are straightforward to learn, ensuring you acquire the best methods from the start!

Course Overview

• Brief coffee history, processing methods, and roasting
• Basic grinder adjustment and calibration
• Espresso preparation and procedure
• Milk steaming and texturing
• Pouring and creating a wide range of espresso-based beverages
• Basic espresso machine maintenance and cleaning

Discover the art of pottery in our exclusive workshop designed for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you’ll learn to craft unique and exquisite salt and pepper pots using a variety of pottery techniques.

Led by Lola, this workshop offers a hands-on learning journey that takes you through the entire process of creating stunning salt and pepper pots. You’ll explore a range of hand-building techniques to bring your creative vision to life. We will provide high-quality clay and pottery tools to ensure your creations turn out beautifully.

No prior pottery experience is necessary – just bring your enthusiasm and eagerness to learn!

At the end of the workshop, we will fire your salt and pepper pots and they will be ready for you to take home after approx. 2 weeks.

To keep the creativity flowing, this workshop includes all materials and a delicious slice of homemade cake.

Designed exclusively for adults, this workshop is perfect for anyone looking to explore advanced tie-dye techniques while enjoying a refreshing cocktail.

During the workshop, you’ll:

• Learn sophisticated tie-dye patterns and methods
• Create vibrant and unique designs on a practice piece of fabric and a t-shirt, both provided as part of the workshop.
• Sip on cocktails as and enjoy the relaxed, social atmosphere. Your first drink is included.

Please bring additional items to dye, such as pillowcases, tote bags, or other cotton fabric items. Just ensure they are a light colour and pre-washed to achieve the best results.

Come with friends or make new ones as you discover the joys of tie-dye and cocktails in a fun and engaging setting.

An introduction to jewellery making taught by jeweller Liz Casey.

You will be guided at each stage with all the tools and materials needed to create a unique pair of silver hoop earrings.

Create rustic textures with our vast selection of hammers and stamps, try out the basics of silversmithing including piercing, filing, soldering, metal forming and texturing.

Join Jane for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary.

Join Simon, an experienced landscape photographer, for a monthly social camera club where you talk and learn about all thing photography!

This club is perfect for both aspiring and practicing photographers who find themselves at home with a plethora of creative ideas but need a little bit of guidance or just want a monthly group to learn and discuss all things film and photography.

Simon’s instructions and discussions will equip you with the skills and confidence to start your photography journey and boost your confidence and abilities. Whether you possess a DSLR camera or simply your smartphone, you’ll unlock a world of artistic possibilities.

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Explore a new group of famous artists and art movements each week!

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Experiment with, and enjoy painting with the guidance of tutor Sharon in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

• Paint from reference images and from life using a variety of media; acrylic, watercolour, oil and mixed media.
• Explore, learn and improve your use of composition, colour, tonality and texture.
• Be introduced to, and reference masters like Turner, the Impressionists, post-impressionists and more contemporary artists.

Suitable for all abilities, from the new student to the practising artist, all are welcome. Enter an environment where you can experience painting for the first time or develop skills you may already have learnt.

Do you love art at school but would love to develop your skills further? Come and join Judy and other young like-minded artists at our weekly art hub.

Judy will help you focus on improving your practice and encourage you to try different mediums including pencils, charcoal, ink and paint, through exploration of famous artist’s work.

All creatures big and small! A 5 week course exploring sea life, woodland animals, insects and birds. 

We will use various techniques including ink and bleach, lino printing, clay, illustration using colour pencil and watercolour. Not tried anything like this before- don’t worry, this course is accessible for all!

If you love wildlife and want to create artwork using various techniques and processes then this is the course for you!

This workshop includes a delicious hot drink and slice of homemade cake each week!

Explore a new group of famous artists and art movements each week!

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Join Kirstie Bird from Ink and Flow for a beginner-level group calligraphy workshop alongside a delicious cocktail (or two, of your choice)!  This fun and friendly workshop is best suited to those with no or little previous experience.  Kirstie will guide you through all of the basics, giving you enough to go away and practice.  A full calligraphy kit for you to keep is included.

Receive your first alcoholic drink complimentary with a delicious slice of homemade cake.

Art lab is a unique and exciting course where young minds blend the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with the creativity of art. Over the course of several weeks, children will engage in hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity, foster innovation, and result in brilliant pieces of art.

Join Danna from Prabaya Organics in this candle making workshop for some fun and create your very own natural 100% Beeswax candles, tea lights or wax melts. 

Get creative and blend together your own unique scent with a choice of 35 different Essential Oils customising it uniquely to you.

Pick from a range of different tea light cases, small candle moulds and wax melt moulds to make your creations!

To finish them off you can dust them with a beautiful selection of 32 different Mica powders so you can give your candles a hint of colour and sheen! Take them home to burn and cleanse the air or simply just to stare at! 

A wonderful workshop to really get creative and simply lose your mind in smells, colours & creativity!

Experiment with, and enjoy painting with the guidance of tutor Sharon in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

• Paint from reference images and from life using a variety of media; acrylic, watercolour, oil and mixed media.
• Explore, learn and improve your use of composition, colour, tonality and texture, inspired by Claude Monet.
• Be introduced to, and reference the masters like Monet.

Suitable for all abilities, from the new student to the practising artist, all are welcome. Enter an environment where you can experience painting for the first time or develop skills you may already have learnt.

Join Jane for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Suitable for ages 8+. No experience necessary.

A dressmaking class for all skill levels, join Jane and a welcoming group of sewists for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Students on this course are eligible for a 10% discount at The Dressmaker Fabrics store in Leigh-on-Sea.

A dressmaking class for all skill levels, join Jane and a welcoming group of sewists for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Students on this course are eligible for a 10% discount at The Dressmaker Fabrics store in Leigh-on-Sea.

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Explore a new group of famous artists and art movements each week!

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Experiment with, and enjoy painting with the guidance of tutor Sharon in a relaxed and fun atmosphere.

• Paint from reference images and from life using a variety of media; acrylic, watercolour, oil and mixed media.
• Explore, learn and improve your use of composition, colour, tonality and texture.
• Be introduced to, and reference masters like Turner, the Impressionists, post-impressionists and more contemporary artists.

Suitable for all abilities, from the new student to the practising artist, all are welcome. Enter an environment where you can experience painting for the first time or develop skills you may already have learnt.

Do you love art at school but would love to develop your skills further? Come and join Judy and other young like-minded artists at our weekly art hub.

Judy will help you focus on improving your practice and encourage you to try different mediums including pencils, charcoal, ink and paint, through exploration of famous artist’s work.

Did you love our Junk Journal Making workshop? We know we did! Then why not join us on an exciting follow up event: our brand new Gin and Junk Journal Club with the lovely Tracey Peacock.

Bring along the Journal you made in the workshop with Tracey and craft along together, on this great social evening.

You will have access to all of our materials and can get your first alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink free!

All creatures big and small! A 5 week course exploring sea life, woodland animals, insects and birds. 

We will use various techniques including ink and bleach, lino printing, clay, illustration using colour pencil and watercolour. Not tried anything like this before- don’t worry, this course is accessible for all!

If you love wildlife and want to create artwork using various techniques and processes then this is the course for you!

This workshop includes a delicious hot drink and slice of homemade cake each week!

Explore a new group of famous artists and art movements each week!

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.

Create this delightful and unique wildlife wall hanging using the slab techniques, exploring a variety of textures for it’s surface decoration. There will be a choice of coloured glazes too.

Because we want to keep the creativity flowing, this workshop includes a beverage and a slice of delicious cake!

Are you looking for something different to do for date night? Fancy a night away from the kids? Or bring a friend and sip on one of our locally sourced alcoholic drinks!

Get creative together with an activity from our crafting menu or choose from our selection of ceramics to paint pottery.

£5 deposit per person required to secure reservation. This will be deducted from your final bill at the end of the evening.

Art lab is a unique and exciting course where young minds blend the wonders of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with the creativity of art. Over the course of several weeks, children will engage in hands-on activities that stimulate their curiosity, foster innovation, and result in brilliant pieces of art.

This quilted bag uses waste fabric scraps to create a fabulous confetti effect. Experiment with the colours of fabric scraps to create a totally unique-to-you bag!

All materials are included, but feel free to bring along any scrap fabrics you would like to use.

A dressmaking class for all skill levels, join Jane and a welcoming group of sewists for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Students on this course are eligible for a 10% discount at The Dressmaker Fabrics store in Leigh-on-Sea.

A dressmaking class for all skill levels, join Jane and a welcoming group of sewists for this friendly and relaxed sewing course. Learn different sewing skills and techniques as you make new garments and transform old ones!

Students on this course are eligible for a 10% discount at The Dressmaker Fabrics store in Leigh-on-Sea.

Delve into the wonderful work of famous artists and art movements through the alphabet as you explore and practice with different mediums from pens and pencils through to painting and printing. Produce your very own masterpieces to take home inspired by the artist of the week.

This course can lead to Arts Award certificates.  

Suitable for ages 5 – 10.