Get creative
Redhill Arts Takeover aims to inspire people to get creative themselves. This year there are plenty of activities and workshops where you can improve your skills or discover new talents.
Any costs are kept as low as possible and are designed to cover professional fees only.
See the full line up and book activities here (bookwhen.com).
Arts and craft activities
A Colourful Life - community art drawing - every day, 11am to 2pm, FREE
Imagine the centre of Redhill transformed into a giant canvas! Imagine that people come in their hundreds to chalk every paving slab a random colour.
Meet by the library steps at 11am every day for a colour takeover, under the eye of local artist, The Colourful Collective.
Clay modelling
Get creative with clay and make your own colourful keepsakes! Children will learn simple modelling techniques to shape and decorate fun creations, such as fridge magnets and flowers.
Suitable for 3+ ages, children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children's illustration session and storytime
Join Waterstones in the Belfry for a fun-filled storytime and illustrationn session designed for young children and their families. A wonderful opportunity to spark imagination, encourage a love of reading and get creative together.
Free event but booking advised
Mixed media workshop with Louise Wishart
Get messy, get creative, and try something new! This beginner-friendly mixed media workshop invites you to play with colour, texture, collage, mark-making and more.
No experience needed - just bring your curiosity and leave with your own unique artwork as part of Arts Takeover.
On Monday 7 September at The Belfry, 7 to 9pm
Book tickets - Mixed media workshop
Ink workshop with Savanna Rawson
Join local artist Savanna Rawson for a relaxed, hands-on gouache painting workshop designed to spark creativity and build confidence - no matter your experience level.
Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or looking to explore a new medium, this session will introduce (or deepen) your understanding of gouache, a vibrant, versatile paint known for its rich matte finish and forgiving nature.
On Wednesday 9 September at Posadero Lounge, 10am to 12pm
Neon Life Drawing
Unleash your creativity and draw in neon under captivating ultraviolet light in Redhill!
In partnership with Front Room Songs, Neon Life Drawing is heading beyond London for a special one-off UV life drawing event.
On Thursday 10 September at The Belfry, 7 to 9pm
Book tickets - Neon Life Drawing
Sketching workshop
On Saturday 12 September at Florries Cafe, Memorial Park, 10 to 11.30am
Book tickets - Sketching workshop
Wreath making workshop
Celebrate the turning of the seasons with a hands-on workshop exploring traditional wreath making. Using natural materials, you’ll learn simple techniques to create your own beautiful decorative piece to take home. Suitable for beginners, this relaxed session is a chance to slow down, get creative and enjoy a mindful morning in good company.
On Saturday 12 September at The Garibaldi community pub, 10am to 12pm
Book tickets - Wreath making workshop
Community Art - mural
Come and create a community mural. Any children must be accompanied by an adult. No booking required.
On Saturday 12 September at The Belfry, 11am to 1pm
Music and dance activities
Open choir rehearsal with Unison Choir
Unison Choir is a fun, fabulous and affordable local choir!
We have a great time singing fantastic pop songs together, we are super friendly and welcoming, we rehearse once a fortnight to fit in with busy lives and we regularly perform at fantastic local events including Run Reigate, Reigate Summer Festival and the Volunteer Awards.
It’s easy peasy to join, just come along for a free go, no need to read music, no singing experience required! Just turn up and enjoy it.
On Thursday 10 September at United Reform Church, Shaw's Corner, Redhill, RH1, 7.45 to 9.30pm
Baby Ballet
Baby Ballet returns to The Light on Friday 11 September, 10 to 10.45am
Open Mic with Nikki Franklin
A special takeover open mic with Dr Nikki. Free to watch but musicians must sign up in advance.
On Friday 11 September at The Garibaldi community pub, 7 to 11pm
Bollywood Flash Mob
A unique opportunity to take part in an extraordinary Bollywood dance experience in association with the Asian Social Group and Sparkbeats Dance Troupe. Just turn up and join in.
On Saturday 12 September on Station Road, 3 to 4pm.
Other
Comedy writing masterclass with Kevin Precious
Always fancied trying your hand at stand-up comedy but never got around to it? Or maybe you're thinking stand-up would be a great way to boost your presentation skills, improve the business of public speaking or add a comedic aspect to your writing and/or performing? Well now you can do precisely that by signing up for our stand-up comedy workshop led by professional comedian and MC, Kevin Precious. A brilliant way to learn, meet like-minded individuals and - most significantly - have fun at the same time.
On Saturday 12 September at Redhill Library, 10am to 12pm
Book tickets - Comedy writing masterclass
See the full line up and book activities here (bookwhen.com).