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What's On
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, get crafty with your little ones or have some fun creating memories with your friends, we have workshops and events to suit everyone. Check back here regularly to see what events and workshops we have on in the shop.
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Kids Easter Workshop: Easter Bunny Jar
Date: Friday 18th April
Paint a little bunny and create a home to decorate with flowers, ribbon, foam decorations and moss and maybe some treats too.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £10
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.
Paint a little bunny and create a home to decorate with flowers, ribbon, foam decorations and moss and maybe some treats too.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £10
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.

Kids Easter Workshop: Funky Chicken Hanging Decoration
Date: Thursday 17th April
Make a cute easter egg shaped decoration with beads and flowers.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £5
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.
Make a cute easter egg shaped decoration with beads and flowers.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £5
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.

Easter Kids Crystal Workshop
Date: Tuesday 15th April
Dig up crystals, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with crystals, including an Easter present, a keychain and 'colour in' information cards.
Time: 10.40am
Price: £25
Suitable for ages 6 - 13
To book a ticket, please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops
Dig up crystals, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with crystals, including an Easter present, a keychain and 'colour in' information cards.
Time: 10.40am
Price: £25
Suitable for ages 6 - 13
To book a ticket, please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops

Kids Easter Workshop: Bunny in a pot
Date: Friday 11th April
Decorate a plant pot and fill it with carrots, treats and a cheeky bunny.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £10
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.
Decorate a plant pot and fill it with carrots, treats and a cheeky bunny.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £10
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.

Kids Easter Workshop: Cut n Paint Craft Rolls
Date: Thursday 10th April
Cut and paint craft rolls to look like bunnies and flowers.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £5
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.
Cut and paint craft rolls to look like bunnies and flowers.
Time: 10.30am
Price: £5
Book tickets at the Rickus Ra shop or online.

Spring Candle Making Workshop by Wax & Whimsy Candle Company
Date: Saturday 29th March
Price: £40
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
To book a ticket please email: waxwhimsycandleco@gmail.com
or message on Instagram
Price: £40
Time: 6pm - 7.30pm
To book a ticket please email: waxwhimsycandleco@gmail.com
or message on Instagram

She Sells by the Sea presents Bargain Boot Fair
Date: Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th March
Time: 10am - 5pm
To book a spot, please email; shesellsbythesea@outlook.com or visit Prelove and Reloved's section in the shop.
Time: 10am - 5pm
To book a spot, please email; shesellsbythesea@outlook.com or visit Prelove and Reloved's section in the shop.

PAST EVENT - Galentines/Valentines Workshop: Candle Painting
Date: Thursday 13th February
Whether you celebrate Galentines or Valentines, spending time with a loved one is always a good idea. Why not grab a friend, your partner or your mum and have a crafty evening together. Design and paint two dinner candles with the theme of Love, along with a glass of fizz or non alcoholic cordial on arrival.
Cost: £25 a ticket
Times: 7pm - 9pm
To book a ticket, please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops
Whether you celebrate Galentines or Valentines, spending time with a loved one is always a good idea. Why not grab a friend, your partner or your mum and have a crafty evening together. Design and paint two dinner candles with the theme of Love, along with a glass of fizz or non alcoholic cordial on arrival.
Cost: £25 a ticket
Times: 7pm - 9pm
To book a ticket, please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops

PAST EVENT -
Chinese New Year 2025 Workshop
Date: Sunday 2nd February
It's Chinese Year of the snake for 2025.
Create a colourful paper chain snake. Learn about the story of the legendary animals of Chinese New Year that make up the 12 year cycle and discover which animal year you fall under. Take your snake home with an info sheet and a fortune cookie!
Cost: £8
Time: 10am and 11am sessions
To book a ticket please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops
It's Chinese Year of the snake for 2025.
Create a colourful paper chain snake. Learn about the story of the legendary animals of Chinese New Year that make up the 12 year cycle and discover which animal year you fall under. Take your snake home with an info sheet and a fortune cookie!
Cost: £8
Time: 10am and 11am sessions
To book a ticket please visit: www.rickusra.com/workshops

PAST EVENT - Visionboard Workshop
Date: Friday 31st January
Time: 10am - 12pm
Email ljd.coachingandart@gmail.com
Time: 10am - 12pm
Email ljd.coachingandart@gmail.com

PAST EVENT - Christmas Special: Kids Crystal Workshop
Date: Sunday 15th December
Dig up crystals, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with crystals, a necklace and 'colour in' information cards. £25 a ticket.
Time: 9.30am
To book a ticket, please visit:
www.rickusra.com/workshops
Dig up crystals, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with crystals, a necklace and 'colour in' information cards. £25 a ticket.
Time: 9.30am
To book a ticket, please visit:
www.rickusra.com/workshops

PAST EVENT - Festive Crown Workshop
Date: Saturday 14th December
Come and choose your own cotton crown and decorate with sparkles, ribbons and gems.
£25 a ticket
Time: 10am - 11am
Pre book tickets: www.instagram.com/itsthekidswhitstable
Come and choose your own cotton crown and decorate with sparkles, ribbons and gems.
£25 a ticket
Time: 10am - 11am
Pre book tickets: www.instagram.com/itsthekidswhitstable

PAST EVENT - One Year Anniversary Party!
Date: Saturday 30th November
Come down to the shop and join us for a drink to toast one year of the shop being open. There will be food and drink available to buy, a fun activity for the kids to keep them occupied for a few minutes whilst you shop.
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Come down to the shop and join us for a drink to toast one year of the shop being open. There will be food and drink available to buy, a fun activity for the kids to keep them occupied for a few minutes whilst you shop.
Time: 5pm - 8pm

PAST EVENT - She Sells by the Sea SWAP SHOP
Date: Thursday 7th November
A fabulous, fun and sustainable event where you'll be treated to DJ's finest tines, drink on arrival and a chance to shop sustainably by swapping five items of clothing.
Time: 7pm - 10.30pm
To buy a ticket, please email; shesellsbythesea@outlook.com or visit Prelove and Reloved's section in the shop.
A fabulous, fun and sustainable event where you'll be treated to DJ's finest tines, drink on arrival and a chance to shop sustainably by swapping five items of clothing.
Time: 7pm - 10.30pm
To buy a ticket, please email; shesellsbythesea@outlook.com or visit Prelove and Reloved's section in the shop.

PAST EVENT - Day of the Dead Mask Making
Date: Saturday 2nd November
Create your own day of the dead mask with colouring pens and stick on gems and learn about this Mexican cultural event and how to make an ofrenda.
Price: £5
Time: Drop in the shop between 10am - 3pm.
Pre buy tickets at Rickus Ra or show up on the day to pay.
Create your own day of the dead mask with colouring pens and stick on gems and learn about this Mexican cultural event and how to make an ofrenda.
Price: £5
Time: Drop in the shop between 10am - 3pm.
Pre buy tickets at Rickus Ra or show up on the day to pay.

PAST EVENT - Halloween Craft Extravaganza
Date: Thursday 31st October
Come down to the shop for some arts and crafts inspired by the spooky season. Choose from crafts at £5 each or choose three for £12.
Time: Drop in the shop between 10am - 3pm.
Pre buy tickets at Rickus Ra or show up on the day to pay.
Come down to the shop for some arts and crafts inspired by the spooky season. Choose from crafts at £5 each or choose three for £12.
Time: Drop in the shop between 10am - 3pm.
Pre buy tickets at Rickus Ra or show up on the day to pay.

PAST EVENT - Halloween Cookie Painting Workshop
Date: Wednesday 30th October
Bring your little ones in their favourite Halloween dress up and enjoy decorating their spooky themed cookies, get their face painted and head home with their very own personalised trick or treat tote bag.
Time: 10am - 12pm
To book a ticket, please email foragers.nutterbutters@gmail.com
Bring your little ones in their favourite Halloween dress up and enjoy decorating their spooky themed cookies, get their face painted and head home with their very own personalised trick or treat tote bag.
Time: 10am - 12pm
To book a ticket, please email foragers.nutterbutters@gmail.com

PAST EVENT - Halloween Special: Kids Crystal Workshop
Date: Sunday 27th October
Dig up crystals including some spooky extras, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with 7 crystals, a necklace and 'colour in' information cards.
Time: 9.30am
Recommended ages 6+
To book a ticket, please visit:
www.rickusra.com/workshops
Dig up crystals including some spooky extras, learn where they are from and how they are used. Go home with 7 crystals, a necklace and 'colour in' information cards.
Time: 9.30am
Recommended ages 6+
To book a ticket, please visit:
www.rickusra.com/workshops

PAST EVENT - Ceramics Workshop
Date: Wednesday 2nd October
Use found objects from Whitstable Beach to impress forms into raw clay. You will then shape the piece into a beautiful plate and decorate with coloured slips whilst enjoying a glass of Prosecco!
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
To book a ticket, please visit: https://www.katharinegrayceramics.com/events
Use found objects from Whitstable Beach to impress forms into raw clay. You will then shape the piece into a beautiful plate and decorate with coloured slips whilst enjoying a glass of Prosecco!
Time: 7pm - 8.30pm
To book a ticket, please visit: https://www.katharinegrayceramics.com/events

PAST EVENT - Japanese Mending Workshop
Date: Saturday 28th September
Come and learn the traditional Japanese mending hand embroidery technique of Sashiko - Boro. Fix and revive your damaged or old clothing using beautiful fabrics as patches to fix any holes in your clothing.
Time: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
To book a ticket, please visit: https://restorationldn.com/collections/frontpage/products/sashiko-and-boro-workshop
Come and learn the traditional Japanese mending hand embroidery technique of Sashiko - Boro. Fix and revive your damaged or old clothing using beautiful fabrics as patches to fix any holes in your clothing.
Time: 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm
To book a ticket, please visit: https://restorationldn.com/collections/frontpage/products/sashiko-and-boro-workshop

PAST EVENT - She Sells by the Sea: Secondhand September
Date: Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th September
A full weekender of Preloved and Vintage clothes
for sale from different traders.
Time: Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm
To book a spot to sell, please contact via instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/she_sells_by_the_sea/
A full weekender of Preloved and Vintage clothes
for sale from different traders.
Time: Saturday 10am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm
To book a spot to sell, please contact via instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/she_sells_by_the_sea/

PAST EVENT - Summer Meadow Flower Workshop
Date: Thursday 8th August
Prosecco on arrival.
Create a Floral Summer tablepiece, using seasonal, sustainable stems and methods.
Take home a cement planter worth £15.
Time: 7pm- 9pm
To book a ticket, please contact Kate www.instagram.com/brackenandbloom
Prosecco on arrival.
Create a Floral Summer tablepiece, using seasonal, sustainable stems and methods.
Take home a cement planter worth £15.
Time: 7pm- 9pm
To book a ticket, please contact Kate www.instagram.com/brackenandbloom

PAST EVENT - Whitstable Carnival Pre Party 2024
Date: Saturday 3rd August 2024
The shop will be filled with traders and fun activities to get you in the carnival spirit with face painting, flower crown workshops, fiesta inspired blooms from Bracken and Bloom and a Prosecco Bar with mixers from Kent made Foragers Cordials.
Time: 10am - late
The shop will be filled with traders and fun activities to get you in the carnival spirit with face painting, flower crown workshops, fiesta inspired blooms from Bracken and Bloom and a Prosecco Bar with mixers from Kent made Foragers Cordials.
Time: 10am - late

PAST EVENT - She Sells by the Sea
Date: 7th July 2024
Taking over the shop for a whole day, find sellers of preloved and vintage clothing.
Time: 10am - 4pm
For more info or to book a spot, please visit: www.instagram.com/shesellsbythesea
Or email shesellsbythesea@gmail.com
Taking over the shop for a whole day, find sellers of preloved and vintage clothing.
Time: 10am - 4pm
For more info or to book a spot, please visit: www.instagram.com/shesellsbythesea
Or email shesellsbythesea@gmail.com
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