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18/06/2026

Ever tried telling your story in pictures and words? 🖊️

“The goal of comic diaries is simply to understand yourself better, which makes all the difference in getting the world to know you.”

Meet Claire Innes, trained architect turned communication obsessive, who has spent her career thinking about how people tell their stories and how to do it better.

In this workshop, Claire will introduce you to the world of comic diaries, a surprisingly versatile and powerful way to capture your daily life. You’ll draw and write from instinct, developing your own personal voice to tell your stories in a way that’s authentic, unique and completely your own.

No artistic training needed. No polished results expected. Just the simple, satisfying act of putting your experience on the page.

🎨 Comic Diary Lab
📅 THIS Saturday 20 June, 11am
📍 Maslow, 5 Harold Place, Hastings TN34 1JA
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available

👉 Book at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

17/06/2026

New location due to popular demand!

Ever thought about starting your own podcast? Now’s your chance, and you’ve got three local professionals to show you how.

Meet Hastings Audio Club: Lucia Scazzocchio, Jodie Taylor and Lucy Dearlove, audio producers who make podcasts and BBC radio documentaries right here on the south coast.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll go from blank page to broadcast-ready: coming up with your idea, what kit you need, how to record and edit, basic sound design, and how to get your episodes out into the world.

No experience necessary. Just something to say.

This one’s already popular, book your spot now.

Wednesday 17 June, 7-8.30pm
The Mezzanine, Observer Building, Hastings TN34 1DT
£6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available
Fully accessible: street-level ramp, lift access, accessible toilets

Book at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

13/06/2026

Adults deserve puppets too.

Meet , multi-award-winning artist, puppeteer, and your workshop leader for one of the most unique sessions on the programme. Jess has been making art for over 15 years in theatres, festivals, on screen and on the street, all over the world.

You’ll get your hands on a Bunraku puppet, the extraordinary Japanese puppet operated by three people at once, and learn to bring it to life. Explore the three basic principles of puppetry: breath, fixed point and focus.

No performance background needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to play.

Places are limited to 15, grab yours now.

📆 Monday 22 June, 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Tower Room, OB Roof Bar, Observer Building, Hastings TN34 1DT
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available
Fully accessible: street-level ramp, lift access, accessible toilets

Book at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

10/06/2026

Words have power. Why not put them on your walls? 🖋️✨

Meet Clair Rowe, a multi-disciplinary artist and workshop facilitator with over 25 years of experience in mental health recovery and community support. Clair creates nurturing spaces where creativity meets mindfulness, and this Saturday she’s bringing that energy to Maslow in Hastings.

In this playful, relaxed session, you’ll learn simple ink techniques to create beautiful backgrounds, then add words, quotes or phrases that mean something to you. Something to inspire you on a tough morning. Something to make you smile. Something just for your walls.

There are lists of quotes and phrases to choose from, or bring your own favourites. You don’t have to be ‘good at art’. You just have to turn up.

In Clair’s own words: “I am devoted to using creativity in everyday life as a tool for self-care and personal awareness.”

This one is perfect for a Saturday afternoon.

🖋️ Inky Inspirational Quotes
📅 Saturday 20 June, 2-3pm
📍 Maslow Housing Cooperative, Hastings TN34 1JA
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available

👉 Book now at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

09/06/2026

Did you know that the way you breathe can change the way you feel? 🌬️

Meet Olena Lavrova, who has spent 14 years practising meditation, breathwork and yoga, and wants to share what she’s learned with you.

In this relaxed, gentle workshop, Olena will guide you through breathing techniques that help regulate the nervous system, whether you’re looking to feel more energetic, more focused, or simply more at ease.

No experience needed. No special equipment. Just you, your breath, and a quiet space to slow down for an hour.

In a world that rarely asks us to stop, this might be exactly what you need.

Places are limited to 10, so grab yours now.

🌬️ Breath for Health
📅 Wednesday 17 June, 6.30pm
📍 Tower Room, Observer Building, Hastings
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available
For adults (18+)

👉 Book now at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

06/06/2026

Move your body. Feel amazing. No experience needed.

Cate Brick has been a professional bellydancer and teacher for 30 years, performing across the UK and abroad, with clients including Rolls Royce, Virgin and EasyJet.

Bellydance is a beautiful, soulful dance rooted in the Middle East, and it genuinely feels as good as it looks. Cate will teach basic movements then put them together into a short, fun routine you can take home.

No dance background needed. No judgement. Just music, movement, and good company.

Cate also runs classes at the Humble Hub in St Leonards on Sea every first Sunday of the month.

📆 Saturday 13 June, 2-3pm
📍 Main Hall, , 455 Old London Rd, Hastings TN35 5BH
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available

Book at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

05/06/2026

Have you ever used writing to work something out?

Meet , writer, creator and speaker who has spent years in the publishing industry and knows firsthand how powerful putting words on a page can be. Not for publication. Not for anyone else. Just for you.

At this workshop, Grace will show you how inspiration can come from the most unlikely places: a prompt, an out-of-place object, a moment you hadn’t thought about in years. You’ll write, you’ll explore, and you might surprise yourself.

No pressure to share anything you write. No performance required. Just a warm, safe creative space to see where your words take you.

‘Writing can be therapeutic, or even an escape. I want to show others how it can enrich their everyday lives and maybe get them through some tough times too.’ Grace Latter

📆 Wednesday 10 June, 6.30-7.30pm
📍 Tower Room, Observer Building, Hastings
🎟️ £6 standard, £3 concessions, free spaces available

Book at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, link in bio, or email [email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

03/06/2026

Ever picked a hair dye from the box and ended up with something completely different? 😅

You’re not alone, and Nataliia Hutchinson is here to help.
Nataliia is from Ukraine and has been living in Hastings since 2022. She has a medical background and a lifelong passion for hair colouring, she’s been doing it herself for over 20 years and completed a professional hair colouring course to back it up.

Her workshop will walk you through everything you need to know to get salon-quality results at home, how to choose the right shade for your natural colour and skin tone, the differences between types of dye, application techniques, and how to tackle grey coverage properly.

Oh, and the workshop title? 1+3=Green. You’ll have to come along to find out why 🟢

💇 Hair Colouring at Home
📅 Saturday 13 June · 10.30–11.30am
📍 Common Room, Eagle House, Hastings TN34 1DJ
🎟️ £6 standard · £3 concessions · free spaces available
👉 Book now via the link in bio or tinyurl.com/Alley-Way

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

02/06/2026

Did you know that drumming is good for your mental health? 🥁

Meet Denys Davydiuk, founder of Be Together Drum Circle and one of the most experienced drum circle facilitators you’ll find. Denys has run over 500 drum circles across the world, from wellness sessions and team-building events to children’s programmes, with the largest bringing together over 1,500 participants at once. His clients have included the Red Cross, the British Council, and some of the world’s biggest brands.

This Saturday, he’s bringing that expertise to Stade Hall in Hastings, and you’re invited.

His Basics of Rhythmic Playing & Singing session isn’t really about drumming. It’s about wellbeing, connection, and finding your balance through the power of rhythm and group interaction. You don’t need to say a word, just turn up, feel the beat, and let the music do the rest.

Perfect if you’re looking for a way to reduce stress, meet new people, or just try something completely different.

🥁 Basics of Rhythmic Playing & Singing
📅 Saturday 6 June · 10.30–11.30am
📍 .classroomonthecoast Hall, Hastings
🎟️ £6 standard · £3 concessions · free spaces available
No experience needed, just bring yourself.
👉 Book now via the link in bio or tinyurl.com/Alley-Way or share with someone who could do with a fun Saturday morning.

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Alley Way Learning is officially underway after a successful launch on Saturday! 🎉Here's what's coming up this week acro...
01/06/2026

Alley Way Learning is officially underway after a successful launch on Saturday! 🎉

Here's what's coming up this week across Hastings & St. Leonards 👇
🤖 AI Basics with
Tuesday 2 June · 6.30pm
OBX Hastings Eagle House, Hastings TN34 1DJ
🍳 Tastes Great Reduces Waste!
Thursday 4 June · 10.30am
Stade Hall & Classroom on the Coast Hastings
🥁 Basics of Rhythmic Playing & Singing
Saturday 6 June · 10.30am
Stade Hall & Classroom on the Coast Hastings
🦾 Teaming Up with an AI Agent
Tuesday 9 June · 6.30pm
OBX Hastings Eagle House, Hastings TN34 1DJ
✍️ Writing Consciously & Creatively
Wednesday 10 June · 6.30pm
Tower Room, The Observer Building
💇 Hair Colouring at Home
Saturday 13 June · 10.30am
Common Room, Eagle House, Hastings TN34 1DJ
💃 Bellydance for Wellness
Saturday 13 June · 2.00pm
Main Hall, Ore Community Centre Hastings TN35 5BH

All workshops are friendly, informal, and open to everyone, no experience needed.
🎟️ £6 standard · £3 concessions · free spaces available for anyone who needs them
👉 Book your spot at tinyurl.com/Alley-Way, via the link in bio or email
[email protected]

Alley Way Learning is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund.

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