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Creative workshops rooted in nature, connection & community. Arts and gardening workshops for community wellbeing in Castle Point & beyond.
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12/06/2026

Our next round of FREE Creative Connections workshops are booking now!

Through our upcoming wellbeing workshops, you'll meet local artists, learn eco-friendly creative skills and try sustainable approaches to making, all while finding connection within a welcoming community.

12th July - Sea glass mosaic postcards with

12th July - Potato printing on fabric

18th July - Tetrapak printmaking with

8th August - Woven wall art with

Spaces are limited. Visit our website for booking links and more information on locations and times - https://share.google/daMVW8x2XlyyUQlos

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02/06/2026

MEET ANNABEL!

is our next guest artist, leading a wonderful mindful drawing workshop* using her skills and experience as an artist and counsellor. Learn more about Annabel and the workshop 👇

Tell us a little about you and what you create:
I am a sculpture artist using wire and paper inspired by animals and nature to create items for the home.
I have a background in Counselling and Hypnotherapy and for several years, ran a busy practice working with adults and children.

What do you love most about your creative practice?:
I love the freedom that sculpting with wire and paper gives me. There are no rules, and if what I’m making doesn’t look quite right it’s easy to fix, plus it is an opportunity to let my imagination run wild.

What do you hope people experience when they try it?:
I hope that people who join the workshop will take away with them some useful tools to use which will help them to feel more relaxed, calm, and creative together with their own hand designed organic looking masterpiece!

This workshop will combine some relaxing calming free-form drawing and painting, together with learning some safe, simple techniques that will help stop anxious thinking and calm the busy mind.

Who is this workshop perfect for?:
No experience is necessary; I will be on hand to guide you through this simple creative technique. This workshop is all about the benefits of the process of mark making. Art is for everyone!

What would you say to someone feeling a bit nervous about coming?:
Come along and immerse yourself in a safe, welcoming atmosphere for a morning of “artful doodling”.

What’s something small that’s bringing you joy at the moment?:
There is one very small but extremely dynamic thing that currently brings my joy… my 2 year old granddaughter Robyn, the light of my life!

*Fully booked but join the waiting list via link here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/creative-connections-mindful-painting-with-neurographic-art-tickets-1985450711525?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAb21jcASLbJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAad1DBiLbiI1L9AXJ5E0Fh_EFWke2kpWgNsxcPx0l0cu9f2OsxEPjB0WHavcCw_aem_NBRf6M7h3OVJaoRd7qHgaA

01/06/2026

⛈️ STAY AND PLAY CANCELLED ❌

Due to tomorrow's weather forecast, we've made the decision to cancel tomorrow's stay and play (Tues 2nd June). Hopefully see you all next week!

30/05/2026

A big thank you to the brilliant for leading an inspiring mixed media workshop packed with colour and texture.

If you fancy seeing more of Jane's work, you'll be able to see her own stunning creations during . Do keep an eye out!

22/05/2026

This is a very personal one for our Co-Founder Amanda. A few words from her below:

Unfortunately our year did not start the way we would have hoped and NYE will always hold some sadness. However, I would like to reach-out to others in one of their most isolating, heartbreaking, physically demanding and emotionally overwhelming time of their lives and invite you to join myself at The Community Allotment on the 27th June at 11am for a morning of creativity.

Spend an hour of your day in nature and make something beautiful to take-away with you. No pressure to share, no pressure to make anything if you don't feel up to it, definitely no experience needed- just know you are not alone.

13/05/2026

In this relaxing, calm workshop, join artist Annabel Barry who will guide you on how to stay present in the moment and help to take control over unhelpful thinking. Using watercolour paint and pens to create a free-flowing, organic and beautiful abstract picture to take home.

No prior artistic skill required. Annabel will be on hand to guide you through the process, teaching basic watercolour skills together with some effective techniques used in her former practice as a counsellor.

Spaces are limited - booking is essential.

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11/05/2026

MEET JANE!

Jane Piper is a talented textile artist and a fascinating speaker who loves to share the darker, unsettling side of history. Get to know Jane, our next Creative Connections workshop creative, a little better!

Tell us a little about you and what you create
Self-taught embroidery artist. I am influenced by history and interesting stories to create detailed embroidery pieces.

What do you love most about your creative practice?
I enjoy challenging myself to try new ideas and techniques.

What do you hope people experience when they try it?
The pleasure of designing and making something personal to them.

Who is this workshop perfect for?
Perfect for beginners and anyone curious about creating something with textile and thread.

What would you say to someone feeling a bit nervous about coming?
There’s no right or wrong. We will use simple stitches to create something unique to everyone.

What’s something small that’s bringing you joy at the moment?
I’m enjoying my designing and planting in my garden right now.

05/05/2026

Our first Seedlings Stay & Play session!

Join us every Tuesday (term-time only), 10am to 11:30, for outdoor fun for preschoolers and their grown-ups!

At the Castle Point Community Allotment, SS7 2PA

See you there 💚

02/05/2026

Massive thanks to for delivering an utterly brilliant creative writing workshop. Thank you for inspiring us to pick up our pens and finally get those words written down. Lots of stories unfolded - some introspective, some funny, some dramatic and some were more than a little disturbing (you know who you are!) - and we can't wait to read these future authors' works!

29/04/2026

NEW SESSIONS - SEEDLINGS STAY AND PLAY

Free sessions for parents/caregivers and preschoolers

Bring your little ones and join us at the Castle Point Community Allotment for fresh air, friendly faces and a good old-fashioned run about.

Tuesdays (term-time), 10 - 11:30am
Castle Point Community Allotment (next to BP garage)
Free - just turn up
Ages 0-4

(No toilets on site - nearest are at BP garage and Morrisons, or public toilets at Rectory Rd car park)

Address

Castle Point Community Allotment
Hadleigh
SS72PY

Website

http://flourishartsnetwork.org.uk/

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