HIVE Directory: Hobbies Arts & Crafts Clubs

An informal friendly social group for people over 50.

Mondays from 13:30 - 15:30.

Browsing and borrowing books and resources

Regular activities
Scrabble Club – Monday, 10-12 noon
Craft Club – Monday, 2-4pm
Storytimes – Thursday, 10-10.30am (term-time only)
Rhyme-times – Friday, 10-10.30am (term-time only)

Second Tuesday of Every Month 2- 3.30 pm

The knitting group at Caroline Square provides a welcoming space where people can come along to knit and socialise. If you are unable to knit but would like to learn, we can teach you! There will be the opportunity to take part in community knitting projects, we have knitting supplies available if you don't have your own.

We would also welcome anyone who would like to volunteer at the group.

Small, free car park available and located on good bus routes (just off Queen Street, opposite the John Pounds Centre)

If you’re looking for a fun and friendly midweek boost then come along to Community Sing!

Company of Makers exists to support ex-Service personnel and their partners with transitioning from military to civilian life, no matter how long it’s been since they left the Armed Forces.

Loaning of books, CD's, magazine online subscription.
The library runs a 50+ craft club and rhymetimes as well as public access to computers for library users.

Facilities
Public PCs and training suite
Printer
Photocopier
Scanner
Wifi
Public/Disabled toilets
Baby changing

If you enjoy crafting or would like to learn a new crafting skill, pop along to a craft club. We recommend you ring the library first to check the club is running that week.

Craftabulous offers sociable crafting and sewing classes for all skill levels in the Portsmouth area. Everyone is welcome.

Monthly Craft Club
Upstairs at Panero Lounge, Palmerston Road, Southsea PO5 3QH on the second Monday of each month:
• 2.30-4.30pm
• 7.00-9.00pm
£12 per person (subsidies available). All materials provided, along with step-by-step guidance. 98% sustainable resources used.

Working with the Community
We also work with community groups and can deliver tailored sessions for all ages and abilities, including children and SEN groups, making sure everyone can join in, feel supported and have fun.

Ideal for events.

We are available for hire for parties, social gatherings and community events.

Creative Sessions All Year Round.

Our activities are inspired by the seasons and celebrations. We can also teach a specific skill. Examples include Chinese New Year lanterns, Valentine’s cards and lavender hearts, Easter crafts, tassels and pom poms, button and thread cards, simple sewing projects, flowers in felt and paper, hessian and lace jars, Autumn wreaths, Halloween crafts, Christmas creations such as crackers and bauble wreaths. We also have lots of new projects planned for the future!

Please get in touch to discuss a session and to join our GDPR-compliant mailing list. We are fully insured and DBS checked. We'd love to hear from you.

Eastney Community Centre runs a wide variety of classes and sessions, has bookable rooms and a café.

The Ellipsis Academy offers dance classes in 9 different styles to students aged from 18 months to adults in central Portsmouth.

11 year Disco Freestyle, Rock’n’Roll & Street dance National, World & European Finalists.
Ellipsis Academy offers Dance sessions for ages 18 Months to Young Adults.
Regular Term Discount offers, Sibling Discounts available.
Annual Theatre Showcases, Local & Regional Competitive opportunities and Annual Examinations with the longest running Teaching board WORLD WIDE. - ISTD