Exhibitions.
Workshops.
Community Events.
Library at MedwayArtBox
Donate your pre-loved books to the MedwayArtBox library. Open for all to take home a free book of their choosing.
Red BT Telephone Box between The Halpern Conservancy & The Guild Hall, High Street, Rochester
White Goods Exhibition - The Halpern Gallery
White Goods is an exhibition by Filaments Art Collective
The Halpern Gallery is free entry and is open 10:00 - 16:00 - Monday to Saturday
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Seed Swap at MedwayArtBox
Bring along seed packets to get involved in our seed swap.
Red BT Telephone Box between The Halpern Conservancy & The Guild Hall, High Street, Rochester
Young at Art - Lino Printing with Rachel Moore
Join resident artist, Rachel from iPrintedThat for a linocut workshop.
In this session we’ll be carving a simple design and using the jigsaw technique to add colour to our prints, creating layered results without the complexity of multiple blocks.
As this is a relatively short session, Rachel asks that you bring a design with you. This can be a drawing or a computer printout. Keep your design simple and postcard size (10cm x 15cm / approximately 4” x 6”). If you’re stuck for ideas then a quick Google for “linocut cut print”, for example, will bring up lots of options.
Suitable for beginners. £10pp
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Lego and Art Club
Family sessions for those with children aged 4+.
First Saturday of the month. £4 per family. Booking Required.
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
The Craft Club
Weekly creative sessions for 7 - 11 year olds.
Booking Required. £2.00 per child
Chatham Chinese New Year Festival
Join us in Chatham Town Centre to explore community and market stalls, immerse yourself in traditional dance performances, indulge in street food and more! Don’t miss the spectacular parade down the High Street at 12pm!
Lego and Art Club
Family sessions for those with children aged 4+.
First Saturday of the month. £4 per family. Booking Required.
Digital Teen Art
FREE Digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds at The Lightbox, Halpern Conservancy, Rochester High Street.
Booking Required. Drop in anytime between 3:30pm and 5:30pm
Young at Art - Lino Printing with Rachel Moore
Join resident artist, Rachel from iPrintedThat for a linocut workshop.
In this session we’ll be carving a simple design and using the jigsaw technique to add colour to our prints, creating layered results without the complexity of multiple blocks.
As this is a relatively short session, Rachel asks that you bring a design with you. This can be a drawing or a computer printout. Keep your design simple and postcard size (10cm x 15cm / approximately 4” x 6”). If you’re stuck for ideas then a quick Google for “linocut cut print”, for example, will bring up lots of options.
Suitable for beginners. £10pp
Young at Art - Lino Printing with Rachel Moore
Join resident artist, Rachel from iPrintedThat for a linocut workshop.
In this session we’ll be carving a simple design and using the jigsaw technique to add colour to our prints, creating layered results without the complexity of multiple blocks.
As this is a relatively short session, Rachel asks that you bring a design with you. This can be a drawing or a computer printout. Keep your design simple and postcard size (10cm x 15cm / approximately 4” x 6”). If you’re stuck for ideas then a quick Google for “linocut cut print”, for example, will bring up lots of options.
Suitable for beginners. £10pp
Mini Nucleus
A creative, messy and sensory play group for 0 - 4 year olds.
These sessions aim to provide time and space for young children to explore different textures, colours, sounds and, of course, get messy. It’s also an opportunity for parents and carers to get together and have a chat, connect, share stories and enjoy a cup of tea.
Young at Art - Mosaic Lollipops with Gill Goldsmith
Come and learn a completely new mosaic technique with Gill Goldsmith of Meridian Mosaics! In this fun and creative workshop, Gill will guide you through the process of making a unique 3D mosaic lollipop for your garden – just in time for Christmas.
In this fun and creative workshop, Gill will guide you through the process of making a unique 3D mosaic lollipop for your garden – just in time for Christmas.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring along any special treasures to include – a piece of broken jewellery, a shell from a favourite beach, a cherished but chipped cup, or even an old coin (everything must be waterproof, so no wood or fabric please).
Young at Art is for over 55’s.
https://www.nucleusarts.com/youngatart-na
Lego® and Art Club - SPECIAL
Join us for a twist on our usual Lego® and Art Club.
Come and join your children in the fun of Lego and Festive Crafts in this 2 hour session. Our friendly artists will be on hand to help you get creative. Parents will also have the opportunity to leave their children at the Lego Club whilst they visit the onsite Halpern Gallery Exhibition and Humbug arts Bazaar.
We have an amazing Lego® collection, and encourage play from all ages (4+ recommended as Lego® contains small pieces) as this is a family based session.
£5 for a family ticket, (two adults & two children).
Mini Nucleus - Christmas Grotto Special
Join us for our festive themed session, where our Elves will be waiting to make some fun art and crafts with you and your little one. Santa and Mrs Claus will be flying by to join in the festivities, and each child will receive a small gift!
£2.00 per child.
Mini Nucleus - Christmas Grotto Special
Join us for our festive themed session, where our Elves will be waiting to make some fun art and crafts with you and your little one. Santa and Mrs Claus will be flying by to join in the festivities, and each child will receive a small gift!
£2.00 per child.
Young at Art - Mosaic Lollipops with Gill Goldsmith
Come and learn a completely new mosaic technique with Gill Goldsmith of Meridian Mosaics! In this fun and creative workshop, Gill will guide you through the process of making a unique 3D mosaic lollipop for your garden – just in time for Christmas.
In this fun and creative workshop, Gill will guide you through the process of making a unique 3D mosaic lollipop for your garden – just in time for Christmas.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring along any special treasures to include – a piece of broken jewellery, a shell from a favourite beach, a cherished but chipped cup, or even an old coin (everything must be waterproof, so no wood or fabric please).
Young at Art is for over 55’s.
https://www.nucleusarts.com/youngatart-na
Digital Draw for Adults
Digital art and drawing workshops for adults aged 18 and over, located in The Lightbox at our Conservancy building in Rochester.
These sessions are relaxed and pressure-free, allowing you to explore, create and draw at your own pace and develop your digital skills. The iPads, Apple Pencils and Procreate app are provided.
£5 per person, booking essential
Creative Medway Meet- Up
First Tuesday of each month. With guest speakers. A simple get together for like-minded creatives and artists to chat, learn, discuss ideas and get support. Free event, no need to book.
Christmas Art Trail
The Love Chatham Christmas Art Trail is here to sprinkle a little extra magic on your High Street!
Winter Open 2025 - The Halpern Gallery
An open call exhibition featuring work by artists and makers from Medway and beyond.
Winter Open 2025 - Halpern Pop Gallery
An open call exhibition featuring work by artists and makers from Medway and beyond.
2025-in-3 - Medway Art Box
Define it. Describe it. Tell a story. We want to hear your three words for 2025.
Mini Nucleus
A creative, messy and sensory play group for 0 - 4 year olds.
These sessions aim to provide time and space for young children to explore different textures, colours, sounds and, of course, get messy. It’s also an opportunity for parents and carers to get together and have a chat, connect, share stories and enjoy a cup of tea.
Young at Art - Festive Paper Centre Pieces with Nicola Chatten
Join paper artist Nicola Chatten for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful table centrepiece using lifelike paper flowers. During this session, you’ll learn how to create elegant paper poinsettias and seasonal foliage, and arrange them on a willow wreath base to take home a unique, handcrafted masterpiece.
No prior experience is needed – all materials are provided, along with step-by-step guidance from Nicola.
Young at Art is for over 55’s.
Teen Art
FREE weekly creative sessions for 13-17 year olds living in Medway, Kent. Every Tuesday.
A pressure-free ‘social’ art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills with like-minded individuals!
Teen Art is encouraged as a drop in session where you can arrive anytime between 3pm - 5pm.
Mini Nucleus
A creative, messy and sensory play group for 0 - 4 year olds.
These sessions aim to provide time and space for young children to explore different textures, colours, sounds and, of course, get messy. It’s also an opportunity for parents and carers to get together and have a chat, connect, share stories and enjoy a cup of tea.
Digital Teen Art
Join us for a pressure-free art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your digital skills with a professional graphic illustrator!
FREE weekly digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds living in Kent and Medway.
Young at Art - Festive Paper Centre Pieces with Nicola Chatten
Join paper artist Nicola Chatten for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful table centrepiece using lifelike paper flowers. During this session, you’ll learn how to create elegant paper poinsettias and seasonal foliage, and arrange them on a willow wreath base to take home a unique, handcrafted masterpiece.
No prior experience is needed – all materials are provided, along with step-by-step guidance from Nicola.
Young at Art is for over 55’s.
https://www.nucleusarts.com/youngatart-na
Teen Art
FREE weekly creative sessions for 13-17 year olds living in Medway, Kent. Every Tuesday.
A pressure-free ‘social’ art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills with like-minded individuals!
Teen Art is encouraged as a drop in session where you can arrive anytime between 3pm - 5pm.
Digital Draw for Adults
Digital art and drawing workshops for adults aged 18 and over, located in The Lightbox at our Conservancy building in Rochester.
These sessions are relaxed and pressure-free, allowing you to explore, create and draw at your own pace and develop your digital skills. The iPads, Apple Pencils and Procreate app are provided.
£5 per person, booking essential
Teen Art
FREE weekly creative sessions for 13-17 year olds living in Medway, Kent. Every Tuesday.
A pressure-free ‘social’ art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your artistic skills with like-minded individuals!
Teen Art is encouraged as a drop in session where you can arrive anytime between 3pm - 5pm.
Mini Nucleus
A creative, messy and sensory play group for 0 - 4 year olds.
These sessions aim to provide time and space for young children to explore different textures, colours, sounds and, of course, get messy. It’s also an opportunity for parents and carers to get together and have a chat, connect, share stories and enjoy a cup of tea.
Digital Teen Art
Join us for a pressure-free art environment where you can explore your creativity and develop your digital skills with a professional graphic illustrator!
FREE weekly digital creative sessions for 13-17 year olds living in Kent and Medway.
Young at Art - Festive Paper Centre Pieces with Nicola Chatten
Join paper artist Nicola Chatten for a festive, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft a beautiful table centrepiece using lifelike paper flowers. During this session, you’ll learn how to create elegant paper poinsettias and seasonal foliage, and arrange them on a willow wreath base to take home a unique, handcrafted masterpiece.
No prior experience is needed – all materials are provided, along with step-by-step guidance from Nicola.
Young at Art is for over 55’s.
Coastlines: Seascapes in Oil - Halpern Pop Gallery
A new exhibition featuring some of Ann Palmer’s latest paintings inspired by the coasts of Kent and Cornwall.