Bleak House – Relax and Create
Events at this venue
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Tai Chi with Heather Ausden
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCome and enjoy a Tai Chi session with Heather Ausden in the beautiful gardens of Bleak House. BUY TICKETS
Join the Knitters & Makers
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDaily at Bleak House you can join The Broadstairs Knitters for workshops in knitting, crochet and a chat. All are welcome from beginners to experts, yarn, needles and bits, including […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters […]
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters […]
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by […]
Tai Chi with Heather Ausden
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCome and enjoy a Tai Chi session with Heather Ausden in the beautiful gardens of Bleak House. BUY TICKETS
Folk Art: Corn Weaving 1 with Carol Partridge
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the endangered craft of corn dolly making and learning about its origins and stories associated with it. In this session you will learn several easy to master plaiting techniques […]
Folk Art: Corn Weaving 2 with Carol Partridge
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the endangered craft of corn dolly making and learning about its origins and stories associated with it. In this session you will learn several easy to master plaiting techniques to create at least two pieces to take away with you. Suitable for beginners aged 11 and upwards. All tools and materials included. Not included […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters during the week for additional drop-in sessions.
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by our own Frances Turner. Daily Saturday - Friday. Everyone welcome. This is a free event so please put a donation in the tin. Thank you […]
Tin Embossing Workshop 1 with Clare Youngs
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the timeless craft of tin embossing — also known as metal tooling, repoussé, or chasing — in this hands-on creative workshop with celebrated British artist and author Clare Youngs. Using simple hand tools, participants will learn how to press and carve beautiful raised designs into thin sheets of malleable metal, creating tactile decorative pieces […]
Tin Embossing Workshop 2 with Clare Youngs
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the timeless craft of tin embossing — also known as metal tooling, repoussé, or chasing — in this hands-on creative workshop with celebrated British artist and author Clare Youngs. Using simple hand tools, participants will learn how to press and carve beautiful raised designs into thin sheets of malleable metal, creating tactile decorative pieces […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters during the week for additional drop-in sessions.
Circus Skills with This Bean Spins
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA relaxed, energetic circus workshop exploring juggling, hoops, ribbons, balancing, stilts, plate spinning, and circus games while developing confidence, coordination, fitness, creativity, and exciting new skills. Ages 6+. BUY TICKETS
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by our own Frances Turner. Daily Saturday - Friday. Everyone welcome. This is a free event so please put a donation in the tin. Thank you […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters during the week for additional drop-in sessions.
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by our own Frances Turner. Daily Saturday - Friday. Everyone welcome. This is a free event so please put a donation in the tin. Thank you […]
Tai Chi with Heather Ausden
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCome and enjoy a Tai Chi session with Heather Ausden in the beautiful gardens of Bleak House. BUY TICKET
Setting Poetry to Music with Jennifer Ridley
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomExplore the art of setting poetry and words to music. Bring your instruments and voices and step into song, from folk tales to classic poetry. Discover and develop your own songs in a creative space. Whether experienced or new to songwriting, this workshop welcomes all levels. Come along to explore, collaborate, and bring words and […]
Creative kitchen music making
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomThis fun and inclusive music making workshop is aimed at 7-11 year olds. All abilities are welcome as we unleash our creativity to explore music making using household materials. From junk band grooves, to kitchen cacophony, this is set to be a vibrant and varied music making session! Children must be accompanied by an […]
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters during the week for additional drop-in sessions.
Circus Fun with This Bean Spins
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA relaxed, energetic circus workshop exploring juggling, hoops, ribbons, balancing, stilts, plate spinning, and circus games while developing confidence, coordination, fitness, creativity, and exciting new skills. Ages 6+. BUY TICKETS
Poets’ Breakfast Daily
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA well loved part of Folk Week for many years. Come along and share your poems and thoughts with this supportive group. This year the sessions will be hosted by our own Frances Turner. Daily Saturday - Friday. Everyone welcome. This is a free event so please put a donation in the tin. Thank you […]
Tai Chi with Heather Ausden
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomCome and enjoy a Tai Chi session with Heather Ausden in the beautiful gardens of Bleak House. BUY TICKETS
Percussive puppet making and manipulating
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomA fun puppet-making workshop inspired by folk music traditions. Create a simple dancing puppet and junk instrument using everyday materials, then bring them to life through movement and music. Ideal for ages 7–11, though all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. BUY TICKETS
Working a Spinning Wheel Drop In Sessions (Free / Relax & Create / Workshop)
Bleak House - Relax and Create Fort Road, Broadstairs, Kent, United KingdomDiscover the art of traditional spinning in this hands-on workshop exploring heritage spinning wheels and timeless yarn-making techniques. Can’t make these times? Pop in and say hello to the knitters during the week for additional drop-in sessions.
