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SUMMARY:Teabreak
DESCRIPTION:TEABREAK is a beautifully hand painted touring Tuk Tuk which offers audiences a cup of chai\, and a two-hander contemporary Indian dance piece. \nHave a well-deserved TEABREAK\, and as you stir your cup gently glide through an audio journey of tea and how it’s found itself into our pots. Tea leaves have journeyed across continents and centuries to take its place as the great comforter of our time. \nWith tea served from Trigger’s beautifully hand-painted tuk tuk\, this gentle performance brings an uplifting moment of pause. Uniting people across the world and throughout our lives\, inviting us to rest awhile\, appreciate all that we have\, honour moments that have passed\, and ready ourselves for what’s to come. \nThis free event\, presented in collaboration with Creek Creative\, will take place in Market Square. \n\n“The generosity with which it deals with the subjects is amazing. An amazing selection of voices.” \n‘”A beautiful mix of reminiscence and dance and the simple pleasures in life.” \n“Tea is a political drink. TEABREAK moves joyfully from colonisation and commodification to ‘moments of self-care’ and celebration. Delightful work from Trigger.”
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/teabreak/2026-07-31/1/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Teabreak
DESCRIPTION:TEABREAK is a beautifully hand painted touring Tuk Tuk which offers audiences a cup of chai\, and a two-hander contemporary Indian dance piece. \nHave a well-deserved TEABREAK\, and as you stir your cup gently glide through an audio journey of tea and how it’s found itself into our pots. Tea leaves have journeyed across continents and centuries to take its place as the great comforter of our time. \nWith tea served from Trigger’s beautifully hand-painted tuk tuk\, this gentle performance brings an uplifting moment of pause. Uniting people across the world and throughout our lives\, inviting us to rest awhile\, appreciate all that we have\, honour moments that have passed\, and ready ourselves for what’s to come. \nThis free event\, presented in collaboration with Creek Creative\, will take place in Market Square. \n\n“The generosity with which it deals with the subjects is amazing. An amazing selection of voices.” \n‘”A beautiful mix of reminiscence and dance and the simple pleasures in life.” \n“Tea is a political drink. TEABREAK moves joyfully from colonisation and commodification to ‘moments of self-care’ and celebration. Delightful work from Trigger.”
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/teabreak/2026-07-31/2/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
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SUMMARY:Summer Creative Fun | sand art and pebble painting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on art session where children can get creative with sand art and pebble painting! Children will start by designing ideas on paper before bringing them to life on pebbles. \nSession Times:\n• 10:00am – 12:00pm\n• 12:30pm – 2:30pm \nImportant Information:\nThis is an adult-led activity and not a drop-off session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAbout Charlotte \n\nCharlotte (Lottie) Ralph is an 8-time award-winning artist\, illustrator\, author\, and body artist\, specialising in therapeutic art. As a mum of four\, she is passionate about using creativity to support others through workshops and art-based therapy.\nHer work has been featured in national and international publications\, and she designs all of her own books and products with a strong therapeutic focus. Charlotte also uses body painting as a powerful tool for empowerment and self-expression\, alongside hosting events and exhibitions.\nShe is the Co-Founder of the Be Body Confident Campaign and is currently launching her Art Therapy Shed to support children\, families\, and individuals through creative\, nature-based experiences.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/summer-creative-fun-sand-art-and-pebble-painting/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260814
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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SUMMARY:Summer Creative Fun | Suncatchers!
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a magical hands-on session creating your very own suncatchers! \nDesign them using paper plates\, ribbons\, and decorations\, then bring them to life by adding beads and ribbon to your sticks. \nSession Times:\n• 10:00am – 12:00pm\n• 12:30pm – 2:30pm \nImportant Information:\nThis is an adult-led activity and not a drop-off session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAbout Charlotte \n\nCharlotte (Lottie) Ralph is an 8-time award-winning artist\, illustrator\, author\, and body artist\, specialising in therapeutic art. As a mum of four\, she is passionate about using creativity to support others through workshops and art-based therapy.\nHer work has been featured in national and international publications\, and she designs all of her own books and products with a strong therapeutic focus. Charlotte also uses body painting as a powerful tool for empowerment and self-expression\, alongside hosting events and exhibitions.\nShe is the Co-Founder of the Be Body Confident Campaign and is currently launching her Art Therapy Shed to support children\, families\, and individuals through creative\, nature-based experiences.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/summer-creative-fun-suncatchers/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260821
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
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SUMMARY:Summer Creative Fun | Sensory play session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and engaging sensory play session\, perfect for encouraging creativity and exploration. \nChildren will create their own sensory bottles and sensory bags\, using materials such as rice\, beads\, pom poms\, and hair gel. These interactive creations can be used for calming play\, creative expression\, and even as musical-style instruments. \nSession Times:\n• 10:00am – 12:00pm\n• 12:30pm – 2:30pm \nImportant Information:\nThis is an adult-led activity and not a drop-off session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAbout Charlotte \n\nCharlotte (Lottie) Ralph is an 8-time award-winning artist\, illustrator\, author\, and body artist\, specialising in therapeutic art. As a mum of four\, she is passionate about using creativity to support others through workshops and art-based therapy.\nHer work has been featured in national and international publications\, and she designs all of her own books and products with a strong therapeutic focus. Charlotte also uses body painting as a powerful tool for empowerment and self-expression\, alongside hosting events and exhibitions.\nShe is the Co-Founder of the Be Body Confident Campaign and is currently launching her Art Therapy Shed to support children\, families\, and individuals through creative\, nature-based experiences.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/summer-creative-fun-sensory-play-session/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260828
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SUMMARY:Summer Creative Fun | Marble painting and string painting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled creative session exploring marble painting and string painting—perfect for children who love to experiment with colour and texture. \nChildren will create unique artwork by rolling paint-covered marbles inside a box to produce exciting patterns. They will also explore string painting by arranging string on paper\, adding paint and optional glitter\, then moving the string to reveal beautiful\, abstract designs. \nSession Times:\n• 10:00am – 12:00pm\n• 12:30pm – 2:30pm \nImportant Information:\nThis is an adult-led activity and not a drop-off session. Children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAbout Charlotte \n\nCharlotte (Lottie) Ralph is an 8-time award-winning artist\, illustrator\, author\, and body artist\, specialising in therapeutic art. As a mum of four\, she is passionate about using creativity to support others through workshops and art-based therapy.\nHer work has been featured in national and international publications\, and she designs all of her own books and products with a strong therapeutic focus. Charlotte also uses body painting as a powerful tool for empowerment and self-expression\, alongside hosting events and exhibitions.\nShe is the Co-Founder of the Be Body Confident Campaign and is currently launching her Art Therapy Shed to support children\, families\, and individuals through creative\, nature-based experiences.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/summer-creative-fun-marble-painting-and-string-painting/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Family,Workshops,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Jeff Lowe: A Decade of Change - Sculpture\, Prints\, and Place
DESCRIPTION:The sculptor Jeff Lowe moved from London to Faversham over a decade ago\, settling at The Limeworks\, a former water tower\, now his home\, studio\, and outdoor gallery sculpture garden he will discuss this move\, alongside his conversion of a Victorian warehouse on The Mall in Faversham\, into a gallery for exhibitions\, artist talks\, and dinners. \nLowe will discuss when and why he started to make sculpture\, and how moving to The Limeworks has enabled a much more expansive way of working. Images will be shown of sculptures in a range of sizes\, alongside silkscreen prints from the past eight years.  He will discuss his interest in the complete overlap between printmaking and sculpture\, and the shared approach that guides his work in both disciplines.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/getting-to-know-jeff-lowe/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art,Talks
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