Featured Events in Margate in October 2024 (June Updated)

Imaginary event for disillusions Event Location: Dreamland Margate Welcome to the Imaginary event for disillusions! Join us at Dreamland Margate for a mind-bending experience like no other. Explore the depths of your imagination as we delve into the world of illusions and disillusions. Get ready for a day filled with wonder, mystery, and maybe even a few surprises along the way. Don't miss out on this unique event that will challenge your perceptions and leave you questioning reality. See you there! Information Source: Rasel | eventbrite

Come join us for an exciting event with the talented Karrie Fransman at The Margate School. Get ready to be inspired and entertained by her unique storytelling and creative insights. Karrie's work breaks down barriers, smashes stereotypes and tells important stories, often about social, humanitarian and environmental issues. This is a great opportunity to meet the artist in person and learn more about her work. Don't miss out on this special event happening on Sun, Oct 27, 2024 at 14:00 GMT. See you there! More about Karrie You can find more of her work at karriefransman.com. Karrie Fransman’s comics have been published by The United Nations, The Guardian, The Times, The Telegraph, the BBC, The Arts Council and The British Red Cross. She has published 4 books: ‘Gender Swapped Fairy Tales’ (2020) and ‘Gender Swapped Greek Myths' (2023, Faber & Faber-) both co-created with Jonathan Plackett and two graphic novels: ‘The House That Groaned’ (2012, Penguin Random House), and the award winning ‘Death of the Artist’ (2015, Jonathan Cape). She is a founding member of The Comics Cultural Impact Collective (CCIC) that aims to raise awareness of the value of comics in the UK. Information Source: The Margate School | eventbrite

Michael Johnson, founder of Design & Branding Agency Johnson Banks We are thrilled to announce that Michael Johnson, founder of Branding Agency Johnson Banks will be joining us to talk about how design can be force of good, the agency's ethos and why Michael’s company mantra is, ‘do great work for good people’. Johnson Banks' global client list is 100% not-for-profit, spanning the cultural, climate, education, charity and philanthropic sectors. Micheal says, We don’t just help brands change. We help them change the world . More about Micheal Johnson @johnson_banks_design johnsonbanks.co.uk Johnson Banks rebranded Action Against Hunger across 54 countries, have worked for the Gates Foundation across four continents and rebranded the world’s favourite language app, Duolingo. Other recent rebrands include COP26 and the Royal Academy of Music. Johnson is also visiting professor at Glasgow School of Art, visiting lecturer at the University of Cambridge and wrote the branding bestseller, ‘Branding: In Five and a Half Steps’. He has won over 70 D&AD pencils (including seven ‘yellows’) and its lifetime achievement award. Pay What you Can Tickets available. Information Source: The Margate School | eventbrite

When you attend PoSh SunDaZe fashion Bellini brunch, expect a chic, vibrant experience that combines fashion with gourmet cuisine. The event is typically hosted in a venue, adorned with elegant décor and fresh floral arrangements. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a complimentary mimosa or Bellini, setting a festive tone. The brunch menu often features an array of sophisticated dishes, including The PoSh Surf & Turf Tropical Jerk Lamb Chops combined with 8oz Langostino Lobster Tail, Grill Shrimp w/ Coconut RunDung Sauce, Our PoSh Signature Mouth Watering Esco Wingz w/ Bammy Fries, SaVory DeEp FriEd LoBster w/ Pink Velvet Belgium Waffles, fresh fruit, and decadent desserts. Attendees are usually dressed in fashionable and chic attire, creating a visually stunning atmosphere. In addition to exquisite food and drinks, this brunch includes live music and a DJ, adding to the lively ambiance. Overall, you can expect a luxurious, social, and visually appealing experience where style and culinary excellence take center stage. Information Source: SaMinchi UpScale Events | eventbrite

The October Soccer School in Margate at the Margate Football Club on Hartsdown Road, CT9 5QZ, will take place from October 29 to October 31, 2024. Attendees can enjoy a hot lunch during the event. It is recommended to bring a drink and come prepared with plenty of smiles. Tickets for the Soccer School range from £3 to £40. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your soccer skills and have a great time in Margate.

In this workshop you will learn how to make a linocut print with artist Nick Morley. The workshop is suitable for beginners as well as people with some experience of linocut. All welcome.Linocut printing involves carving a design out of a piece of linoleum (also known as lino), inking it with a roller and then printing it onto paper. It is a fun and accessible form of printmaking as you don’t need a lot of expensive equipment and it can easily be done at home. In this workshop you will make a linocut print from a piece of lino which is 6 x 4 inches (approximately A6 size). The prints will be made using black ink. If you want to bring an image to work from you can, but it is usually better to make something up on the day, rather than having a fully formed design before you arrive. Nick can help you with your design in the workshop and if you don’t have any ideas of your own, Nick can make some suggestions. The workshop consists of four parts: A demonstration where Nick will show you how to carve a piece of lino. Participants will be limited to 10 people. This will include how to hold the tools safely and how to use the different tools to create a range of marks.Carving your block under Nick's guidance.A printing demonstration. We will be using a small printing press and wooden spoons for printing.Printing your block under Nick's guidance with black ink.More information for participants: This workshop will take place in the auditorium at The Margate School. This is a sound-treated room with controlled lighting, but no natural light. A variety of workspaces and seating will be available. Workshop participants are welcome to bring headphones, fidget toys, wobble seats etc and are free to move around and take breaks as needed. About Nick Morley: Nick Morley (AKA Linocutboy) is an artist and illustrator who specialises in making linocuts. He sells his prints and also makes illustrations for book covers and other projects. Nick has been teaching linocut for almost 20 years and has written two books on linocut printing. Nick is a calm and patient teacher. He runs Hello Print Studio in Margate which he started in 2013. www.linocutboy.com www.helloprintstudio.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: Please see the Festival Accessibility Statement for all accessibility information and contact details. Information Source: The Margate School | eventbrite

About the Workshop Work with paper artist Nathan Ward to reimagine paper specialist G . F Smith's iconic collection book into a new 3D sculpture; professional artist Nathan will share techniques and insights for working with paper. Each participant will be given their own workshop collection book from which they can remove papers of their choice and create a unique paper sculpture based on the papers they choose from the collection. Participants can choose to work with any of the papers from the collection during the workshop, including coloured, embossed, metallic and textured papers. It's an opportunity to explore the G . F Smith collection in a hands-on way. @gfsmithpapers Nathan will provide templates for making the sculpture and full instruction during the course of the activity. The workshop lasts up to two hours, and participants must be aged 16 or above. All necessary tools and materials supplied. This activity should be accessible to most.' About Nathan Ward Nathan Ward is a London-based Paper Artist who enjoys pushing the possibilities of paper as a material. In his studio in Kingston Upon Thames, Nathan creates intricately crafted paper illustrations and animations, including large-scale sets, window displays and installations. Graduating from Kingston University’s BA Illustration Animation course in 2020, Nathan and his then-fellow student team were the first to hold a student exhibition supported by and in collaboration with G.F Smith in their then-show space. Nathan loves that paper, a tactile material that we all encounter in our everyday lives, in its flat form, can be manipulated and elevated into beautiful sculptures. Nathan enjoys sharing his love of paper with the public and regularly engages in workshops with schools and other organisations. Working within a commercial papercraft field, Nathan has worked with clients including Fortnum & Mason, the English National Opera, The National Trust and The Ned London, to name but a few. @thisisnathanward www.thisisnathanward.com _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 'Pay what you can' tickets are available. VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: Please see the Festival Accessibility Statement for all accessibility information and contact details. Information Source: The Margate School | eventbrite

On Thursday 31 Oct, 15.00 - 16.30, Sam Furness and his team will be holding the first Margate Creative Quest and you can be part of it. Spark your curiosity, re-ignite your creativity. Sam a creative leader, artist and the founder of Channel Twelve and Creative Quests. His work focuses on helping people unlock their creativity through experience design that challenges perceptions, deepens connection and encourages intentional curiosity. In 2016, he embarked on a spare time, personal challenge to immerse himself in a new creative pursuit every month for a year. This experience transformed his way of seeing the world and made him question the limiting stories we tell ourselves about our creative potential. Since that transformative year he has continued to develop the practice of immersing his creative curiosity in themes over calendar months - which he now calls ‘Questing’. Please Note: The workshop has 15 places. All are welcome, aged 16+. Please be aware the workshop will include a 25-30 min walk in the local area. No prior creative practice is required. Pay What you Can Tickets are available. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ More about Sam Furness and Creative Quests: Sam’s Questing pursuits led him to founding two organisations: Channel Twelve is a creative impact studio designing experiences that help people and organisations unlock their creative potential. Their installation work has featured at London Design Festival, Latitude Festival and Forest of Imagination. They have also delivered workshops and learning programmes for M&C Saatchi, Creative Mornings and Academy of Impact through Music. Creative Quests is a non-profit community platform dedicated to cultivating, creativity, curiosity and connection in people around the world. Since 2021 they have guided 1200 people in 24 countries through a series of month-long themed Quests. Exploring themes such as Sound, Colour, Rewilding, Poetry and Time. Now, after three years of their flagship digital programme, they are exploring what a Quest could look like as place based experience…. right here in Margate! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ VENUE ACCESSIBILITY: Please see the Festival Accessibility Statement for all accessibility information and contact details. Information Source: The Margate School | eventbrite