Create & Connect

Create & Connect is the perfect in-person hangout to get creative and meet people from your community!

🎨 Create & Connect – Friday Art Sessions - FREE TASTER SESSION

Looking for a different kind of Friday night?

Join us for Create & Connect, a relaxed and welcoming creative session at Heart Communities. This is an open studio experience, not a formal art class — a space to explore creativity at your own pace, try new materials, and enjoy making something in good company.

Whether you paint, draw, sculpt, explore mixed media, or have never tried art before, you’re welcome here.

We meet you where you’re at — no experience needed, no pressure, just a friendly environment to create and connect.

🖌 What to expect

• A relaxed, friendly studio space
• Freedom to explore your own ideas
• Access to a wide range of materials
• Painting, drawing, sculpting and mixed media
• A chance to meet others and enjoy a creative evening
• Informal support from a professional artist and teacher

🎟 Free trial session

To launch Create & Connect, the first few session is completely free.

Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance so we can keep the group at a comfortable size.

👉 Maximum 10 places per session

📍 Details

Location: Heart Communities CIC, Floor 4, Leigh Spinners Mill WN7 2LB
Day: Friday 24th April 2026
Time: 7-9pm

ℹ️ Important information

• This is not a formal taught class — it’s an informal space to explore, make, and learn by doing
• Support is available from a professional artist and teacher, but the session is centred on informal exploration rather than formal instruction
• All materials are provided
• Sessions are kept small to ensure a relaxed and comfortable environment
• Future sessions will be booking-only and will cost £7.50

🤝 Who is this for?

• Anyone looking for a relaxed, creative Friday night
• Beginners who want to try something new
• People returning to creativity after time away
• Anyone who enjoys making things and meeting others

🎨 Come and create

Bring a friend along, or come as you are — you’ll find a warm welcome and space to create.

If you have any questions please get in touch -

Heartcommunitiescic@gmail.com

We look forward to meeting you!

Lisa & Lee