The Creative Club Basingstoke

At the Creative Club. You walk in not knowing what you'll create, and you leave with something that's totally yours.

There's no "right way" to be creative here. Just show up and see what happens.

Sliding scale fees. Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm. Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke.

Some spots just became available! Email [email protected] to book your trial 🎨

No judgment. No pressure. Just you, your creativity, and people who actually get it.

Creative Club is where young people aged 11-16 come togetehr to make stuff. Every week you're guided by professional artists to try something new. We've made masks, puppets, clay, gelli printing, zine making, crochet, origami, mixed media, balloon twisting—you never know what's coming next.

Sliding scale fees mean everyone can join.

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm at Proteus Creation Space, Basingstoke. Parents get free tea and coffee in the cafe while you create.

Some spots have just become available! Email [email protected] to arrange a free trial session 💚

🎉 Pop Up Makers Market 🛍️

This SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY
11am–5pm at The Creative Emporium
Festival Place, Basingstoke (Top Floor)

FREE ENTRY 💚

It's happening TOMORROW! One last chance to get excited about discovering amazing local makers, finding unique handmade treasures, and supporting creative talent in Basingstoke.

Bring the whole family! FREE kids' entertainment for ages 4-8 at 1pm & 3pm ✨

See you there! 🌟

🧸 THE TOY HOSPITAL is looking for YOU! 🧸

Are you 18-25 and interested in creative and immersive theatre?

We're building an incredible project with Forest Forge theatre company where we turn an empty shop unit into a Pop up toy hospital, Children are encouraged to book an appointment and bring in their beloved toys for a health check!

We're currently looking for 10 people to create our young company to be a part of the creation process working along side professional actors and helping in the devising and writing process.

You'll gain real experience in:
✨ Creative production & storytelling
✨ Community engagement & impact
✨ Working with young children
✨ Building meaningful connections
✨learn how to lead and facilitate workshops
✨ improvise like a wizard!

Sign up here to get involved: https://shorturl.at/S8K2z

The teenage years can be tricky. Suddenly, creative kids are told creative careers aren't "real jobs." Video games replace art projects. School subjects become more academic, and creative subjects often disappear from the curriculum.

But what about the young people who thrive on creativity? The ones who put on theatre shows in the living room, the artists with mountains of drawings, the gamers building entire worlds?

Right now, it's often only the most privileged who get the chance to truly thrive. Too many creative teens miss out on reaching their full potential simply because their families can't afford extra-curricular activities.

That's exactly why we started the Creative Club: a welcoming space where creative teens can express themselves, explore their talents, and feel supported—without financial barriers.

We offer a sliding scale payment option that suits your family's budget. This isn't charity. We believe in valuing creativity and the people who make these sessions possible. Your contribution—whatever the amount—helps cover teachers' wages, materials, and venue hire.

We're incredibly grateful for funding from Basingstoke and Deane Council, SNG, and the National Lottery Community Fund. Their support helps us keep Creative Club accessible and sustainable.

If you'd like to support Creative Club or know a family who could benefit, we'd love to hear from you! 💚

Know any young actors, performers, creatives, theatre types? Who would like to have hand on experience working with a professional theatre company.

Scratch Built productions and Forest Forge are looking for 10 x 18–25 year olds who can help us open the pop up theatrical experience “The toy hospital” inside an empty shop unit in Festival Place, Basingstoke.

🎪 We will be holding interviews and workshop Auditions on Friday 20th March

If you're selected, you'll get:
✨ 4 masterclasses with experienced theatre makers
✨ 2 weeks to create an incredible theatre show for young children and their families.

Sound like your kind of adventure?

📧 APPLY: https://shorturl.at/S8K2z
⏰ Deadline: 10th March

This is all made possible thanks to the support of

🏥 CALLING ALL YOUNG CREATIVES! 🧸

We're launching something magical and we need YOU!

Our brand new **Toy Hospital** project is looking for a young company to help us transform an empty shop unit into a place where children can bring their beloved toys to be checked over, cared for, and celebrated.

This is your chance to be part of something special – creating immersive experiences, storytelling, and real community magic.

**AUDITIONS: Wednesday 20th March**

Whether you're into theatre, design, puppetry, storytelling, or just love creative chaos – we want to hear from you! This is hands-on, real-world creative work with Scratch Built Productions.

Interested? Drop us a message or get in touch – we can't wait to meet you! 💚

Such a bitter sweet moment, getting to spend 2 afternoons with my little niece who has been a constant in my life for 12 years is finally going back to Australia 🇦🇺I will miss being creative with you .w please keep being creative!

Today we had a visual merchandiser come in and a Mad hatter! We’re trying to come up with a workable system so people can book into the space so if you would like to join the creative hub. Please drop us an email
What will you create?

We have some spots available in our creative club!
So if you’ve been waiting to get in… now is your time!
We start a new term on Tuesday. Email [email protected] if you’d like to come in for a trial.

This term is all about being a young creative entrepreneurs!

The Big Doodle Drop In is BACK! 🎨✨

Saturday 25th October at the Creative Emporium in Festival Place

TWO sessions to choose from:
📍 11am - 1pm (first session)
📍 1pm - 3pm (second session)

Our hugely popular drop-in art sessions where families can create, doodle, and explore together! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Just turn up and let your creativity flow!

Book your session 👉 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/scratchbuilt