Drama Club with Reality Theatre
Social and drama club for people with additional learning needs. Drama for theatre or film, music, singing, dancing, monologue/poetry. Parents, carers and family welcome!
Day: Monday
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Age: 5pm-6.30pm (16-24 years), 6:30pm - 8pm (25 years +)
Price: Free
How to Book: Email therealitytheatrecompany@gmail.com
Inside Out Cymru: Art For Wellness
These sessions are a calm and safe space for people with dementia and their carers to explore how art can support them at home. They are a chance to meet others going through similar things, try something new in a supportive space and find some relief. There are 12 spaces available in this 13 week programme.
Day: Monday
Location: Workshops, The Riverfront
Price: Free
Upcoming Dates: 15 September - 15 December 10.30am - 12pm
To book please contact: Becca on engage@inside-out-cymru.org
Yarn and Yap (Knit/Crochet Club)
Yarn and Yap is a social group for knitters and crocheters of any ability! Come along with your current knit/crochetproject to work alongside fellow crafters and get involved in crafting workshops.
Day: Every other Monday starting 22 Sept
Location: The Riverfront
Age: 13+
Price: Free
How to Book: No need to book just come along!
Upcoming dates: 22nd September, 6 October, 20th October, 3rd November, 17th November
Native Bird Mosaics (For Adults 16+)
Local native bird photographer, Claire Everson's photographs become the delightful images to be reimagined into mosaic, lead by local mosaic artist Stephanie Roberts.
This series of mosaic workshops will teach you the process of mosaic art while making an exquisite mosaic of a much loved British bird.
Stephanie’s workshops are a lighthearted and informative, a perfect environment in which to create an exquisite mosaic, mounted onto a backing of your choice - slate, wood, tile or cement. A fantastic opportunity to celebrate our love for British birds through creating a personally crafted artwork.
Location: Basement, The Riverfront
Price: £90 for a six week block, or £75 concessions (over 60s)
Upcoming Dates: 24 Sept - 29 Oct
Book here: Native Bird Mosaics (For Adults 16+) - 6 week block 24 Sep to 29 Oct
Line Dancing
Riverfront Line-dancers meet in the dance studio on most termtime Tuesday afternoons between 2:30 and 4PM. We are all about community, laughter and, of course, dancing!
Day: Tuesday, 2:30pm - 4pm
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Price: £6 (Pay on the door)
Upcoming Dates: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th September. 7th, 14th & 21st October. 4th & 25th November. 2nd, 9th & 16th December.
Potter On Ceramics Club for Adults
"Potter-on" pottery club ....a fun and relaxed evening put to play with some clay! Just come along to see how to make something for home or garden using simple techniques.
There is no structured learning but our tutor and participants share ideas and give tips and guidance on making, drying, kiln firing and glazing.
All materials are provided.
Day: Monday (3:30pm - 5:30pm & 6pm-8pm)
Location: Workshop 1, The Riverfront
Age: 14+
Price: £10 a week
Book here: Potter On Ceramics for Adults (16+) Mondays 8 Sep to Monday 20 Oct (7 weeks)
Take A Breath: Community Choir
During this session we aim to have fun singing in a welcoming and non-judgemental group setting, whilst challenging ourselves a little with new songs using harmonies.
If we have a voice -then we can sing. All people deserve the right to express ourselves using our voices and not feel like we have to lock them away
Regular singing in a relaxed manner is a great way to unlock our voices and we will all develop together as a group with our joint focus and encouragement.
We will warm up our voices, open out our lungs and relax our bodies with gentle exercises at the start of the sessions.
Day: Wednesday, 1:15pm – 3pm
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Age: 18+
Price: Free
How to Book: Just turn up
Hatch Youth Theatre
Want to try performing or get involved in theatre? Hatch is a weekly youth theatre group run by Tin Shed Theatre Co offering a friendly and welcoming space for young people of all abilities.
Day: Wednesday during term time
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (6-10 years), 7pm - 8:30pm (11-16 years)
Price: £6 per session OR £7.50 on the door (excluding booking fee)
Book here: www.tinshedtheatrecompany.com/hatch
Mice Ladies
Every Thursday we have a group of wonderful ladies come to The Riverfront who sit together, have a chat and play around with arts and crafts. Over the years this group have been a huge support to The Riverfront team, creating props for shows, decorations for the building and more.
The sessions aren’t tutor led, they are purely a space for people to enjoy each other’s company and share their crafting ideas.
Feel free to bring any craft materials and books.
Day: Thursday
Location: Workshop 2, The Riverfront
Time: 10am-12pm
Age: 21+
Price: Free
How to Book: Just turn up
Canu Casnewydd
Join us to sing in Welsh for fun. It doesn't matter if you are not yet a Welsh speaker - just turn up!
Day: Thursday, 7-9pm
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Age: 12+ with adult supervision
Price: Free
How to Book: Just turn up
Upcoming dates: 11th, 18th, 25 September. 9th, 16th, 23rd October. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November. 4th December.
Over 60s Dance
This is a fun and friendly session where you learn choreography to music. We focus on improving coordination, body awareness, mobility and stamina in a supportive environment. Pick the music, pick the style, everyone is welcome to join and get dancing!
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Day: Friday during term time
Time: 10am - 11am
Age: 60+
Price: £5
Book here: Over 60s Dance
Nu Wave
Nu Wave is a class for the over 50s who may want to perform - no experience necessary, just a willingness to commit to learning routines and taking part in events!
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Day: Friday during term time
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Age: 50+
Price: £4.50
Book here: Nu Wave
Capoeira
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, movement and acrobatics. It has roots in warriors’ dances brought to Brazil by African slaves and has been shaped in to the form it is known by today by the ethnic melting pot that is Brazil.
It aims to improve flexibility, control of the body in space, develop coordination, awareness of the surrounding, body strength and enhance the self-confidence.
Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront
Day: Friday during term time
Time: 5pm - 6pm (6-10 years), 6:15pm - 7:15pm (11+)
Price: £5
To Book:
5pm - 6pm: Ages 6-10
6:15pm - 7:15pm: Ages 11+
Join us for a free one-week taster session to see if Capoeira is the perfect fit for you! Book your spot through via riverfront.boxoffice@newportlive.co.uk.
The Book Nook Book Club (Adults)
The Book Nook is a casual reading group, meeting every 6 weeks. Our book for September is Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo!
Location: Art Gallery, The Riverfront
Price: Free
Upcoming Date: Monday 22 Sept, 1-3pm
How to Book: Just turn up
The Sounding Board
Come and sound out your creative ideas with a group of likeminded creatives! This is a chance to explore, play in the space and gain advice to help bring your creative ideas to life! This supportive group will take in turns to support and work through ideas of any attendees, to bring out the best in you. The session will be led by Bethany Seddon, creative development at The Riverfront, who will be focusing on building confidence and work with you to develop all creative ideas. With Guest facilitators joining to develop work based on the focus of the group's individuals.
Location: Basement, The Riverfront
Price: Free
Upcoming Dates: 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec.
Book here: THE SOUNDING BOARD
Creative Freelancer Network
Join us for our series of useful seminars (from 10am- 12pm) followed by a free lunch and the opportunity to network with other participants and hot desk in our stylish co-working space, with free teas and coffees available for you!
Location: Startup Stwidio, University of South Wales
Price: Free
Upcoming Dates: 10, 24 Sept. 8, 22 Oct. 5, 19 Nov.