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An independent creative space in Blackpool, bringing people together through literature, art, exhibitions, photography, workshops and community projects.
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28/10/2026

Join us at Tea Amantes – Community Arts for a special evening celebrating the launch of Courted by Death, the first book in The Integration Chronicles by the wonderful Marie Kelly!

📅 Friday, 20th November 2026
🕖 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts

Come along to meet Marie, discover the inspiration behind her story, chat about books and celebrate this exciting milestone together.

Whether you're a passionate reader, an aspiring writer or simply curious about the world of paranormal romance, we'd love to welcome you!

Books will be available at the event.

Please let us know if you're planning to attend.

Follow the author on Instagram: Marie

20/10/2026

🎨🍂 Watercolour Painting Workshop with Sandra Openshaw – Autumn Edition! 🍁🎃

Autumn is here, and so is another wonderful opportunity to get creative.
Join us on Saturday, 7th November 2026, for a relaxing watercolour painting workshop with the lovely Sandra Openshaw!

This time, we're embracing the beautiful colours and cosy atmosphere of autumn. Think warm golden tones, vibrant oranges, rich reds and gorgeous autumn-inspired artwork.

Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or already enjoy painting, Sandra will guide you step by step in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

No experience needed just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a little creative escape.

🍁 Workshop Details:
📅 Saturday, 7th November 2026
🕚 Start: 11:00 AM
💷 £25 per person – all materials included
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts
53B Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4PW

Come along, unwind, meet lovely people and create your own beautiful piece of autumn-inspired art to take home. 🎨🍂

📩 Spaces are limited, so book your place.
To reserve your spot, please contact us at:
[email protected]

We can't wait to see you for another colourful and creative morning.

19/10/2026

🎨✨ Watercolour Portrait of a Woman painting workshop with the talented Kasia Katarzyna Nowak 🖌️

Join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon, learning step by step how to create a beautiful watercolour portrait, from the initial sketch to the golden finishing touches.

Perfect for beginners. No pressure, just creativity at your own pace.

📅 Tuesday, 10th November 2026
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts
53B Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4PW

If you'd like to join us, please get in touch to reserve your place: [email protected]

We look forward to creating something beautiful together! 💛

12/10/2026

🌊 The spirit of Seaside Shuffle lives on ❤️

What a fantastic evening at Urban St Annes CIC, celebrating Seaside Shuffle: A Blackpool Anthology of Poems, Tales and Memories!

It was wonderful to see the anthology bringing people together once again. ❤️

A huge thank you to Linda for organising such a lovely event, sharing these fantastic photos and, most importantly, keeping the spirit of Seaside Shuffle alive!

Thank you to Dawn Armistead and Urban St Annes CIC for hosting, to all the wonderful writers who shared their work, and to everyone who came along to listen, celebrate and support this community project.

Special thanks to Carolyn Clapham, Carolyn Hampton and Storytellers, Inc. for supporting book sales, and to Hawkwood Books for bringing our anthology into print.

Seaside Shuffle began at Tea Amantes, but its story continues wherever people come together to share their words, memories and love for our seaside community.

Thank you for being part of it. 💙

Over 30 contributors. Over 30 voices. One seaside community. 🌊

📖 Copies are available from Storytellers, Inc. in St Annes, Waterstones in Blackpool and online for £9.99.

CommunityArts LocalWriters Poetry Storytelling SeasideCommunity

11/10/2026

Thanks to "Parks" Art Deco Cafe Stanley Park for kindly agreeing to help promote our "Seaside Shuffle" compilation publication.

Available at local bookshops and online, it makes a perfect companion for lunch and a coffee in our fantastic 100 year old Stanley Park... splendid. 🤔😊🥰👍

09/10/2026

📸🍂 Join Us for Another Photography Walk in Blackpool!
Get ready for another photographic adventure through the streets of Blackpool on Saturday, 24th October 2026!

Led by Kenny, Lee and Stan, this walk is a great opportunity to explore the town from a different perspective, capture interesting moments, and discover hidden details through your lens. 📷

📅 Date: Saturday, 24th October 2026
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Tea Amantes – Community Arts, 53b Albert Road, Blackpool

Whether you're an experienced photographer or just enjoy taking pictures with your phone, everyone is welcome! 😊

✨ The best photographs from our walks may also be featured in a special exhibition at Tea Amantes in 2027!

Bring your camera, your creativity, and your curiosity!

See you there! 📸

08/10/2026

👻🕯️ DZIADY – THE POLISH ANSWER TO HALLOWEEN 🇵🇱
Not that scary… even on Friday the 13th! 👀

Did you know that Poland has its own ancient traditions of remembering the dead and connecting with the spirits of the past?

This November, Blackpool Polish Community invites you to discover DZIADY – a mysterious and fascinating masterpiece by Adam Mickiewicz, one of Poland's greatest poets.

Join us for a special community reading of Dziady, inspired by Slavic beliefs and organised as part of our celebrations of the 15th edition of Poland's National Reading.

Expect an evening filled with mystery, literature, Polish folklore and a touch of Friday the 13th magic. ✨

Whether you're Polish, British or simply curious about different cultures, you're warmly invited to join us.

🗓️ Friday, 13 November 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts
53B Albert Road, Blackpool, FY1 4PW

🕯️ Halloween is about dressing up as ghosts… DZIADY is about listening to them!
And don't worry… it's not that scary! 👻😉
Come along, discover something new and celebrate Polish culture with us! ❤️

Konsulat Generalny Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej w Manchesterze
Polish Social & Cultural Association
Blackpool Polish Community
Blackpool Business Improvement Districts

04/10/2026

"Dziady" nie takie straszne w piątek 13go.

🕯️ „Dziady” Adama Mickiewicza – wspólne czytanie w Blackpool 🕯️
Głośne czytanie „Dziadów” Adama Mickiewicza to wyjątkowa inicjatywa kulturalna i edukacyjna, która w 2026 roku towarzyszy 15. edycji Narodowego Czytania. 📖

Z tej okazji Polonia działająca w ramach Blackpool Polish Community zaprasza na niezwykły wieczór w Tea Amantes – Community Arts.
📅 13 listopada 2026
⏰ 18:30
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts, Blackpool

Co to będzie, co to będzie…? 👀🕯️
Przyjdźcie i dołączcie do nas! ❤️🇵🇱

23/09/2026

THIS SATURDAY – BLACKPOOL PHOTO WALK!
Got a camera? Got a phone? That’s all you need. Add a little curiosity and come and see Blackpool from a different perspective.

Our next Blackpool Photo Walk is happening THIS SATURDAY, 26th September!

Join Kenny, Lee and Stan for another wander through the town, looking beyond the obvious, at the people, streets, architecture, small details and unexpected moments that are so easy to walk past without noticing.

No professional equipment needed and no need to be an experienced photographer. Whether you shoot with a camera or simply use your phone, you’re welcome to come along, meet others and enjoy taking photographs together.

📅 THIS SATURDAY – 26th September 2026
📍 Tea Amantes – Community Arts
53b Albert Road, Blackpool

Bring your camera. Bring your phone. Bring your way of seeing Blackpool. 📷❤️

05/09/2026

📚 “Seaside Shuffle” – Book Launch. A little look back at some of the moments from this special evening in Blackpool. ❤️

A wonderful evening celebrating Seaside Shuffle: A Blackpool Anthology and the wonderful people behind the book.

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Opening Hours

Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm

Website

http://www.teaamantes.co.uk/

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