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Spark Musicality – Juniors Summer Workshop

Jenny Jones and Raphy McDavitt-Lowe return to lead this wonderful Shrek-themed workshop, where children will learn a series of songs and dances inspired by the much-loved story, alongside fun drama and acting games, culminating in an informal performance for parents.

Mon 27 JulThe Birley Centre

via The Birley CentreLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £275

Spark Musicality Performers – Summer Workshop

Following the last two summer’s highly successful productions Chloe Campbell, Mia Longman and guest Paula Pout return to stage this wonderful show of Mary Poppins Jr.

Mon 27 JulThe Birley Centre

via The Birley CentreLocal gem

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Summer Bible Class #1

Peacehaven Evangelical Free Church has got Summer Bible Class #1 pencilled in. We've got the date — they've got the detail. Between us, you're sorted.

Tue 28 JulPeacehaven Evangelical Free Church

via Peacehaven Evangelical Free ChurchCurated

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Kids Paddle Club - Bodiam

A paddle club for 8 – 14 yr olds, to be part of a fun relaxed group to learn how to stand up paddleboard, kayak or fun on our megasups With our fully qualified British canoeing instructors, they will discover the river Rother. We will paddle as a team, learn to keep safe on the river and discover all the tricks and skills that make Epic stand up paddleboarders and kayakers.

Wed 29 Jul09:00Epic Life Bodiam

via Epic Life Bodiam

Likely freeChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Summer Chomp Workshop 1

A creative day with a delicious meal for children who receive free school meals and low-income families

Thu 30 JulFabrica

via FabricaLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop - 'Sunlit Meadow'

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop ‘Sunlit Meadow’ A 4½ hour immersive landscape painting workshop. Join me for an inspiring afternoon of landscape painting as we capture the warmth and beauty of a sunlit summer meadow filled with wild daisies, cornflowers and glowing evening light. This immersive workshop is inspired by the changing English countryside and focuses on the techniques I use in my own landscape paintings to create atmosphere, depth and luminosity. Working on a 30cm x 25cm board, you’ll learn how to build a landscape using layered acrylic techniques, expressive mark-making, colour harmony and subtle light effects. With a maximum of just five participants, you’ll benefit from plenty of individual guidance and support throughout the session. Suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive environment where you can develop new skills while creating your own atmospheric summer landscape to take home. All materials are included, along with tea, coffee, and light refreshments. As this is a continuous 4½-hour session, there won’t be a formal lunch break, but you’re very welcome to bring sandwiches or snacks to eat during the workshop. By the end of the session, you’ll have created your own landscape and gained techniques you can continue to develop in your own work.

Sat 1 Aug13:30V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Kids Paddle Club - Bodiam

A paddle club for 8 – 14 yr olds, to be part of a fun relaxed group to learn how to stand up paddleboard, kayak or fun on our megasups With our fully qualified British canoeing instructors, they will discover the river Rother. We will paddle as a team, learn to keep safe on the river and discover all the tricks and skills that make Epic stand up paddleboarders and kayakers.

Wed 5 Aug09:00Epic Life Bodiam

via Epic Life Bodiam

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August Seasonal Landscape Painting Course - Wednesday Mornings

August Seasonal Landscape Painting Course – Reflections of Summer Light Inspired by the quiet beauty of late summer, this atmospheric composition captures sunlight filtering through a canopy of trees and shimmering across the surface of still water below. Throughout this four-week course, we’ll explore how to create the illusion of glowing light, luminous reflections and atmospheric depth using layered acrylic techniques. The composition is built around the contrast between rich shadow and brilliant light, with warm sunlight breaking through the foliage and dancing across the water’s surface. Over four weekly sessions, we’ll explore how to capture the magic of evening light within the landscape, using layered acrylic techniques to create depth, luminosity, and a strong sense of place. You’ll learn how to paint glowing skies, atmospheric effects, sunlit meadows, and distant trees, while developing confidence in composition, colour mixing, texture, and expressive mark-making. As with all my landscape courses, I’ll be sharing many of the techniques I use within my own professional painting practice, helping you create a finished artwork that captures the fleeting beauty of a summer meadow at sunset. Working in acrylics on 45 × 38 cm board, you will be guided step by step through my layered organic landscape process, learning how to build natural meadow depth, create luminous light effects and develop expressive texture through grasses and wildflowers.

Wed 5 Aug11:30V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

Likely freeChildren & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Summer Chomp Workshop 2

A creative day with a delicious meal for children who receive free school meals and low-income families

Thu 6 AugFabrica

via FabricaLocal gem

Workshops & Classes

Around £12.00

Beginners Belly Dancing Workshop

Designed for all body types, abilities, and experience levels, this session is all about having fun, feeling confident, and reconnecting with your body in a supportive, women-only environment.

Sat 8 AugBodiBlossom

via BodiBlossomLocal gem

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08/08/2026 at 11am Closed Terrarium Workshop

08/08/2026 at 11am Closed Terrarium Workshop. Between Two Thorns. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Sat 8 AugBetween Two Thorns

via Between Two ThornsLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

'Abstract Forest' 3½ Hour Painting Workshop

Build an atmospheric woodland using textured layered acrylics, expressive techniques and metallic highlights. Working with acrylics on board, we’ll build up layers of colour and texture to create depth and atmosphere. You’ll experiment with a variety of tools, including silicone spatulas, applicator bottles and rigger brushes, as we gradually develop a richly layered woodland scene. No artistic ability is required, and the trees themselves are surprisingly easy to paint. It’s a fun and rewarding process, with each layer adding more colour, luminosity and atmosphere, transforming the surface into a magical forest filled with light, depth and wonder. In just 3½ hours, you’ll learn the techniques and materials I use in my own painting practice to create your own richly textured woodland painting. Guided step by step throughout the session, you’ll leave with a finished piece to take home and be proud of, together with the understanding and confidence to continue developing these techniques in your own work. Your painting will be created on a 30cm × 30cm 3mm MDF board; a beautifully responsive and durable surface that works perfectly with layered acrylic techniques and is ideal for framing, which many participants choose to do after the workshop. Run from the comfort of my studio in Ditchling, this workshop takes place in a supportive and nurturing environment with an intimate group of up to six people, allowing plenty of one-to-one tuition. Suitable for all artistic abilities...

Sat 8 Aug11:00V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop - 'Summer Water Reflections'

Full Afternoon Landscape Painting Workshop – August ‘Summer Water Reflections’ A 4½ hour immersive landscape painting workshop. Join me for an inspiring afternoon of landscape painting as we capture the tranquillity and atmosphere of a summer evening reflected in still waters. Inspired by the beauty of the English countryside, this workshop focuses on creating a landscape filled with glowing reflections, soft mist and warm evening light. Working on a 30cm x 25cm board, you’ll learn the techniques I use in my own landscape paintings to create depth, atmosphere and luminosity through layered acrylic techniques, expressive mark-making and subtle colour harmony. The smaller board size has been carefully chosen to allow you to create a beautifully resolved painting within the five-hour session while still exploring all the key techniques used to build an atmospheric landscape. With a maximum of just five participants, you’ll benefit from plenty of individual guidance and support as I demonstrate how to create convincing water reflections, distant trees, soft atmospheric effects and the gentle glow of sunset across the landscape. Suitable for beginners and more experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and supportive studio environment where you can develop new skills while creating your own atmospheric waterside landscape to take home. All materials are included, along with tea, coffee, and light refreshments.

Sat 8 Aug13:30V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

via V Pilates Studio Burgess Hill

Workshops & Classes

Around £12.00

Beginners Belly Dancing Workshop

Designed for all body types, abilities, and experience levels, this session is all about having fun, feeling confident, and reconnecting with your body in a supportive, women-only environment.

Sat 8 Aug20:00BodiBlossom

via BodiBlossomLocal gem

Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Shadow Puppet Making Workshop

A shadow puppet making workshop at Coppice Court in Eastbourne

Wed 12 AugIdolrich Theatre Rotto Productions

via Idolrich Theatre Rotto ProductionsLocal gem

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Shadow puppet making workshop: Coppice Court

A shadow puppet making workshop held at Coppice Court care home.

Wed 12 AugIdolrich Theatre Rotto Productions

via Idolrich Theatre Rotto ProductionsLocal gem

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Shadow Puppet Workshop at Coppice Court

A creative shadow puppet making workshop held at Coppice Court care home.

Wed 12 AugIdolrich Theatre Rotto Productions

via Idolrich Theatre Rotto ProductionsLocal gem

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