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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

Time: 4pm-5.30pm (16-24 years), 5:30pm - 7pm (25 years +)

Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront

Price: Free

How to Book: Email therealitytheatrecompany@gmail.com 

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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)

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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: Mondays (15 Sept - 15 Dec)

Times: 10:30am - 12pm

Location: Workshop 1, The Riverfront

Price: Free 

To book please contact: Becca on engage@inside-out-cymru.org

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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 (6 October, 20th October, 3rd November, 17th November)

Time: 5-7pm

Location: The Riverfront

Age: 13+

Price: Free

How to Book: No need to book just come along!

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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: Tuesdays, 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.

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The Reel Team

Running every other Tuesday, the club offers young people the chance to develop filmmaking skills in a fun, supportive environment. This autumn we’ll focus on scriptwriting, acting, camera, design, and storytelling.

Day: Tuesdays during term time

Time: 5pm - 6pm (ages 9-12), 6:15pm - 7:15pm (ages 13-16)

Location: Conference Room, The Riverfront

Price: £6 

Book here: The Reel Team

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Little Hands Big Hearts

Join us every Wednesday morning at The Riverfront for a gentle, creative space designed for parents and babies in arms (up to 12 months). Together we’ll explore safe, art-based activities in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Take part as much or as little as you like, with time to breathe, connect, and let your imagination catch up. After the session, you’re invited to stay for a coffee in the café and continue the conversation.

Day: Wednesday during term time

Time: 10am - 11am

Location: Upstairs Bar, The Riverfront

Price: £5 includes 1 adult and child 

Book here: Little Hands Big Hearts

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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

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Canvas Crew Art Club

Canvas Crew Art Club is an after-school art club for young creatives. Come along every Wednesday to make an amazing creation inspired by different artists in history. Explore a variety of arts and crafts techniques each week - perfect to brighten your Wednesday and learn new creative skills!

Day: Wednesday during term time

Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm (ages 7-9), 6pm - 7pm (ages 9-13)

Location: Workshop 2, The Riverfront

Price: £6 

Book here: Canvas Crew Art Club

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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: Workshop 1, The Riverfront

Price: £90 for a six week block, or £75 concessions (over 60s)

Upcoming Dates: 24 Sept - 29 Oct from 6pm

Book here: Native Bird Mosaics (For Adults 16+) - 6 week block 24 Sep to 29 Oct

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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

Time: 5pm - 6:30pm (6-10 years), 7pm - 8:30pm (11-16 years) 

Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront

Price: £6 per session OR £7.50 on the door (excluding booking fee)

Book here: www.tinshedtheatrecompany.com/hatch

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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, 10am - 12pm

Location: Workshop 2, The Riverfront

Age: 21+

Price: Free

How to Book: Just turn up

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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: 25 September. 9th, 16th, 23rd October. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th November. 4th December.

Nu Wave Dance

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!

Day: Friday during term time

Time: 10am - 11am

Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront

Age: 60+

Price: £5

Book here: Over 60s Dance

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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!

Day: Friday during term time

Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm

Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront

Age: 50+

Price: £4.50

Book here: Nu Wave

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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.

Day: Friday during term time

Time: 5pm - 6pm (6-10 years), 6:15pm - 7:15pm (11+)

Location: Dance Studio, The Riverfront

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.

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The Book Nook Book Club (Adults)

The Book Nook is a casual reading group, meeting every 6 weeks. Our book for Misery by Stephen King.

Location: Art Gallery, The Riverfront

Price: Free 

Upcoming Date: Mon 3 Nov, 1-3pm

How to Book: Just turn up

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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

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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: 8, 22 Oct. 5, 19 Nov.

Book here: Creative Freelancer Network Events