WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
TUESDAYS
Looping the Loop Youth Theatre
starting Tuesday 22 April till Tuesday 20 May
Thanet Youth Theatre with Looping the Loop - A space where young voices find their strength. Through fun exercises, games and performances, each young person discovers their unique spark. We give particular care to neurodivergent young people and we understand their diversity. Juniors 7-11yrs: 5pm - 6.10pm. Seniors 11-18yrs: 6.30 - 8pm.
WEDNESDAYS
Open Dance Practice
Wednesdays • 9.30am - 10.30am
All welcome. No experience necessary. Adult self-led movement to an hour long playlist of eclectic tunes. Feel free to bring your little ones to sit, dance, play. ARK is wheelchair accessible. £10/£6
or bring cash
THURSDAYS
Cirque de Mar-Gay
Every other Thursday • 4.30pm - 6.30pm
15 May, 29 May
Cirque De Mar-Gay  is a queer run circus community group for LGBTQIA+ people and allies with a passion for circus arts to come together, share and learn new skills and meet other circus folks. All levels are welcome. As well as a space to practice it is also a supportive environment for newbies who would like to come and have a go! We have hula hooping, juggling, poi, diabolo, aerial silks and more. Please bring along any props you have! Our meetups are NOT taught sessions, rather time to share and practice your tricks. The hall hire cost is shared between the group, so the more people that come along the cheaper it'll be for each of us! If you would like to come along please feel free to drop in, message us on our instagram @cirquedemargay or message Rosie on 07861480540 for more information.
ALSO AT ARK...
Death Cafe
Wednesday 7 May
2pm - 3.30pm
Come join us for a unique gathering at ARK - Cliftonville Cultural Space where we will be discussing all things related to death. This is a safe and relaxed environment to share your thoughts, fears, and questions about mortality. Whether you want to talk about end-of-life planning, funeral traditions, or simply reflect on the concept of death, this event is for you. Let's break the taboo and have open conversations about a topic that affects us all. See you there!
Icons of Margate & Cliftonville
Thursday 8 May • Thursday 15 May • Friday 16 May
10am - 2.30pm
Join artist Carson Parkin- Fairley at workshops at ARK Cliftonville and make an icon of yourself! Create an artwork that celebrates you and everything you love. All artwork will be shown in a public exhibition at dreamland this summer, alongside 6 other community groups’ artworks.  The final artwork you'll create will combine photo collage, sculpture and painting, and everyone gets to keep the artwork after the exhibition. You don’t need to have made art before, you will be guided through the process. You just need to live in Margate or Cliftonville to take part! Workshops are free, all materials and lunch is provided, but you must attend all sessions - the work created reflects the time taken on it.
Bellydance & Wellbeing
Sunday 11 May
10am - 12.30pm
Jo will teach you the art of belly dancing to boost your confidence and fitness along with tapping to help release energy blockages & limiting beliefs. Contact Jo on 07766627316 to secure your place.
Anarchic Charisma
A Neuroqueer clown lab with Dre Spisto
31 May & 1 June • 11am - 5pm
A two-day immersion into the fluid, unpredictable, and delicious practice of clowning. Clowning is rooted in playfulness and humour, but it is also an act of self-exploration, a process of dismantling and reimagining the self, a bold confrontation with the present moment. This workshop invites you to step away from coherence, embrace absurdity, and push the boundaries between performance and play.
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