April Workshops and Events
Arkspace workshop
April 12th 2023
11am - 1pm
Jaywick Martello Tower
Join us for this creative workshop which takes inspiration from natural, as well as human-made, structures. In this workshop we will explore ideas of survival, resilience and protection, creating a collection of visual shadow/silhouette-based artworks. Using patterns and shapes inspired by natural forms, each artwork will be illuminated to create a large collective arkwork, symbolic of community strength and protection.
This workshop is free and art materials are provided.
All ages and interests welcome. Booking essential.
Arkspace workshop
April 12th 2023
3pm - 5pm
Jaywick Community Resource Centre
Join us for this creative workshop which takes inspiration from natural, as well as human-made, structures. In this workshop we will explore ideas of survival, resilience and protection, creating a collection of visual shadow/silhouette-based artworks. Using patterns and shapes inspired by natural forms, each artwork will be illuminated to create a large collective arkwork, symbolic of community strength and protection.
This workshop is free and art materials are provided.
All ages and interests welcome. Booking essential.
ARKADE family workshop
April 13th April
Inclusion Ventures, Jaywick
2pm- 3pm
Join us for a fun and glowing workshop at Inclusion Ventures. Taking inspiration from the sea and sea life creatures, families will create illuminated collage art using light boxes and coloured transparent papers.
Suitable for all ages and interests.
No booking required.
Shoreline Sketching
April 15th
2:30 -4pm
Meet on the beach next to Beach Bar
Near Badminton Road
Join us for this fun shoreline sketch and strand line safari event. We will guide you through simple creative drawing techniques in composition, tone and texture, using pencil and pens. Starting at the yellow Beach Bar we will walk along the beach and also take a closer look at strand line treasures and coastal plant life to inspire our sketches and also take photographs.
All materials will be provided free.
This event will depend on dry weather. Alternative arrangements will be organised if it is raining.
Suitable for all ages and interests. No experience necessary.
Booking essential
Offshore Expedition
April 16th April
Departing Brightlingsea Harbour
9am - 10:30am
(minibus pick up 8:30am from Jaywick)
Join the ARKADE crew for this boat trip along the estuary to discover ocean science, wildlife and the wonder of the Essex Coastline.
This enjoyable 1 & 1/2 hour trip will include species identification and offer you the opportunity to find out more what natural efforts are talking place to help restore the seabed and help ecosystems.
Suitable for all ages and interests. Limited spaces.
Offshore Expedition
April 16th April
Departing Brightlingsea Harbour
11:30am - 1pm
(please meet at Brightlingsea Harbour at 11:15am)
Join the ARKADE crew for this boat trip along the estuary to discover ocean science, wildlife and the wonder of the Essex Coastline.
This enjoyable 1 & 1/2 hour trip will include species identification and offer you the opportunity to find out more what natural efforts are talking place to help restore the seabed and help ecosystems.
Suitable for all ages and interests.
Limited spaces booking essential.
Local transport and car parking near the harbour in Brightlingsea is available.
