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Creative Engagement Workshops at ARC are all about having a go, feeling good, and enjoying time together.

They are relaxed, friendly sessions where everyone is welcome, whether you’re completely new to creative activities or just fancy trying something different.

Our workshops are led by warm, supportive facilitators who create spaces where people feel comfortable, encouraged and at ease.

At the heart of Creative Engagement at ARC is community. These workshops are about meeting people, sharing experiences and feeling connected.

ARChoir

ARChoir is a high-energy, feel-good singing group all about big tunes, great company and that unbeatable buzz you get from singing together.

ARCulele tutor Stephen sits beside a participant, they are both looking at sheet music and Stephen is explaining how to read it.

ARCulele Beginners

ARCulele Beginners is a fun, feel-good ukulele workshop, giving you a supportive way to start making music together. This upbeat workshop is perfect if you’re new to the ukulele.

A close-up of a gold, glittery ukulele.

ARCulele Advanced

ARCulele Advanced is for confident ukulele players ready to step things up and sharpen their sound as part of a tight and supportive group.

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Dance Beats

Dance Beats is a high-energy Afrobeats workshop built for good vibes, big tunes and serious feel-good energy with easy-to-follow routines to get your heart pumping.

Move It and Shake It

Give your body and mind a real weekly boost with this fun and energising session where you’ll move through a series of easy-to-follow dance moves

Two people with their backs to the camera, they both have their arms stretched ahead of them in a tai chi pose. The person in the foreground is out of focus, and the person in the background is in focus.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a flowing, focused practice that builds balance, control and a strong sense of wellbeing and building quiet confidence over time.

Two people have their back facing the camera, they both have their left arms raised over the heads in a Tai Chi pose.

Tai Chi Beginners

Looking for something that helps you switch off, move more and feel better? Tai Chi Beginners is a calm, focused practice that supports both body and mind.

Several people in a Tai Chi pose. Their right legs are all outstretched, with their arms raised slightly, all of them are looking intently ahead and focused.

Tai Chi Intermediate

Ready to build on your Tai Chi practice? This session offers a calm, focused space to deepen your skills and move with greater confidence and flow.

A collection of books with bookmarks made from felt

Needle Felting: Bookmarks

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxed, hands-on Needle Felting Workshop and create your very own felted bookmark to take home.

A black cat made from felt standing on a broomstick

Needle Felting: Halloween Cat

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxed, hands-on Needle Felting Workshop and create your very own felted Halloween Cat to take home.

An adult penguin with a young penguin made of felt standing against a blue icy background

Needle Felting: Penguins

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxed, hands-on Needle Felting Workshop and create your very own felted penguins to take home.

A group of christmas trees made from felt with a wintery background

Needle Felting: Christmas Trees

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxed, hands-on Needle Felting Workshop and create your very own felted Christmas Trees to take home.