Saltwater Creations CIC

11/06/2026

Over 35 amazing, calming, serene paintings were create today, by children from Year 2 to Year 9.

There seemed to be an unplanned turtle theme today.....

Today Saltwater Creations CIC visited the island- Thorney Island Community Primary School and we held a Bonito Lounge 'Blue Hub' for young people, also attended by The Wellness Tribe Hub CIC The Wellness Mind - Gemma Peterson.

It was great to welcome new and old faces!

Next stop: Felpham Community College school council beach clean and beach junk workshop next week!

Also next week- Friday 19th- 'Saltwater Steppers' 8.30am and 'Saltwater Sketchers' 10-12noon- both free community sessions.
See posters for more details.

Thanks to our funder for supporting these activities-
St. James's Place, Bognor Regis Town Council The Hyde Group Official FB Profile Bognor Rotary, Pagham Pram Race

04/06/2026

It's June!
What's on this month- First stop

Thursday 11th June- Bonitos Blue Hub Bonito Lounge

Something new is coming to Bognor for young people …

Next week we are really excited to be launching The Blue Hub at Bonito. A safe, supportive space for young people aged 11–18.

This is a place where young people can:
🎨 get creative
💬 talk if they need to
🧠 feel supported
🌿 just be themselves

This project has been created by The Wellness Tribe Hub CIC run by The Wellness Mind - Gemma Peterson and Saltwater Creations CIC.

The Wellness Tribe Hub is a new community interest company focused on supporting the emotional wellbeing through connection coaching with children, young people and families offering accessible, early support within the community.

We’re proud to be collaborating to bring this idea to life, combining creativity with Saltwater Creations and therapeutic support with Gemma in a relaxed, welcoming space 💙

This blue space art reflects the beautiful natural coastal area we live in, helping to encourage the use of the calming influence of the sea as inspiration to support wellbeing and connection.

Together, we’re creating something that sits in the gap, for young people who may not meet thresholds for services, but still need somewhere safe to go, talk and feel supported.

📍 Bonito Lounge, Bognor
🗓 Thursday 11th June
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
📩 Pre-registration required

If you feel this could benefit a young person you know, we’d love to hear from you and please share with anyone who might benefit 💙

👉 Register via the QR code or google form link- https://forms.gle/iEewqPz32DZ49RiQA

Thanks to Bognor Regis Town Council Youth Grants Pagham Pram Race for supporting this project.

28/05/2026

'Coast to the Chapel' Graylingwell Chapel session today, allowed families/ individuals to feel serenity and calm, and create coastal wonders, despite being inland!

There were so many wonderful creations, that we didn't get to photograph them all to share!

Some of my favs-
- A painting by a under 2 yrs old
- A nightsky by a 5 year old
- A dads painting, after the kids challenged one from him too💪
- A set of pebbles inspired by the thematic table cloth (hide and seek pebbles☺️)
- Seals, seahorses and a seagul- anything 'sea' goes down well at Saltwater Creations CIC sessions☺️
- Shells that were painted by little people- some of which were gifted to the adults🥹

'Thankyou Jules for another lovely workshop. They always have lovely interesting people and also nice today, as there were children too.
It made my day when the little girl next to me painted a shell and then gave it to me and said that's for you! Little things! '

Thanks to all that attended these sessions, and we hope to see you at other Saltwater sessions at the Graylingwell Chapel later in the year! Dates to be announced!

Thanks to all the funders the support these free community events.
There are lots of ways to support our mission, find out more here- https://www.saltwatercreations.co.uk/Support-us.php

28/05/2026

A wonderful morning of making connections through arts and bluespace.

The 2nd inter generational session at Graylingwell Chapel Chichester CDT, brought more joy, chats and knowledge share once again.

20 people of all ages, friends, strangers, families, new mums and individuals. Here's two attendees that came to both events, to compound the wellbeing it brought them. 🌊🎨❤️

22/05/2026

SUNNY!!!!!!!

Today we held 'Saltwater Steppers' and 'Saltwater Sketchers' in the most beautiful warm sunshine.☺️. We could've been anywhere in the world!

We even had some impromptu music whilst we were sketching!
Wonderful connections made will holiday makers, local Bognorians, old friends and strangers.

Happy Bank Holiday weekend and do enjoy the beautiful Bluespace of Bognor this weekend!

Find out more about what we do, and what community activities are coming up, visit www.saltwatercreations.co.uk

To support our free community work, you can donate here-www.saltwatercreations.co.uk/Donate-Here.php

20/05/2026

If anyone would like to go to a sketch group inland tomorrow 😌.. do check out this lovely group in Hotham park. Take some money for a lovely brew at the cafe after. 😌🌳🌲🪾 😌

20/05/2026

We all had a great night at Bonito Lounge on Monday, at the first evening Saltwater Social painting session. Thanks to all that came and supported the event.

We had fun with a triptych challenge- a work of art divided into three sections or panels, typically hinged together or displayed side-by-side. This means you get 3-1 value🤣 and can change your picture around on the wall if you want a different sea view!

We even had a rogue Poseidon appear on a canvas! 🧜

So much chatting and a lovely donation of old Bognor calendars to upcycle! Can't wait to use these for something!

Next stop-

🏃🏃‍♀️🌊Friday 22nd May - 8.30am - 9.45am
'Saltwater Steppers'- Walk/ jog/ run out and back 15 mins

Meet outside The Boathouse, Felpham, coffee at the Boathouse after. Please do complete an ICE form before attending-https://forms.gle/yubhHLjzJh5AyKBc9

🎨🌊Friday 22nd May - 10am - 12noon

'Saltwater Sketchers'- Bring your sketch books and some money for a drink and meet at The Boathouse, Felpham - anyone welcome, any ability any age. Sketch, chat and meet new connections.

18/05/2026

Saltwater Community activities this week!

🌊TONIGHT! Monday 18th May - 7pm - 9pm- STILL SOME PLACES LEFT.

'Saltwater Coastal Canvas Social' - A special evening event in Bonito Lounge, Bognor Regis.
Come out for the evening and relax with some guided or freestyle canvas painting, whilst enjoying a drink with friends or new connections!

This event is a limited ticketed event( £15), and funds raised will support the community work of Saltwater Creations. All art materials provided, no need to bring anything! Open to all ages and abilities.

Please see details and simply book via Eventbrite- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986447735651

🌊 Friday 22nd May - 8.30am - 9.45
'Saltwater Steppers'- Walk/ jog/ run out and back 15 mins- Meet outside The Boathouse, Felpham, coffee at the Boathouse after. Please do complete an ICE form before attending-https://forms.gle/yubhHLjzJh5AyKBc9

🌊Friday 22nd May - 10am - 12noon
'Saltwater Sketchers'- Bring your sketch books and meet at The Boathouse, Felpham

🌊Thursday 28th May - 10.30 -12noon- NOW SOLD OUT.
'Coast to the Chapel'- free beach crafts in collaboration with Chichester Development Trust and Graylingwell Chapel.

Thanks to all our funders supporting out activities Bognor Regis Town Council, The Hyde Group Official FB Profile, St. James's Place

Dive into creativity with salty vibes at our Saltwater Coastal Canvas Session—paint, chill, and make community connections!

15/05/2026

This Monday 18th May!

Still some tickets left.

Saltwater Coastal Canvas Social at Bonito Lounge- Monday 18th May 2026, 7pm-9pm

Shake off the Monday blues and dive into a relaxed, sea-inspired painting session! No experience needed—just come along, get creative, and enjoy some coastal calm while making new connections.

🌊 All equipment provided
🌊 Any age welcome
🌊 £15 per ticket (food & drinks available to purchase at the venue)

As a not-for-profit Community Interest Company, proceeds support our work in the community.☺️

See link to purchase tickets.

Dive into creativity with salty vibes at our Saltwater Coastal Canvas Session—paint, chill, and make community connections!

12/05/2026

It's and we started the week at the best place - the beach!🌊

There is nothing better than getting up and out early in the morning, and surrounding yourself by blue space, community and giving something back......

Yesterdays beach clean brought great chats, less beach junk and even a fur ball friend to warm our spirits. Thanks to all that volunteered and AEK Accountants for the collaboration.

Arun Leisure Centre are spreading great positive vibes at their blue space (swimming pool) today too.

Saltwater offers a range of activities for all ages to support wellbeing through the use of blue space and arts.

If you would like to come to a fun and relaxed evening session, then please do join us at the Bonito Lounge next Monday 18th May, 7pm-9pm for a Coastal Canvas Painting Session. See link below to book. All funds raised support the work of Saltwater Creations CIC in the community.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1986447735651?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Wellness Tribe Hub CIC and Saltwater Creations CIC are teaming up to bring a new blue space indoors- 'Blue Hub' at Bonito Lounge, will be for young people. Just sign up on the link if you would like to attend. Is it free!

Bognor Regis Town Council, Events