A little

about our friendly bunch

We have one thing in common — we love to get crafty. Whatever your skill level, whatever your craft, there's a seat at the table (and a cuppa) waiting for you.

A group of people making things together around a table

Waterside Craft Club started as a single Thursday afternoon at Hythe Sea Scouts, bringing together people who already love a craft and people who've always fancied giving one a go. It's grown from there.

Today we're a small community craft organisation running three weekly clubs — our original mixed-craft club on Thursdays, Waterside Art Club on Tuesdays, and Sewing Butterfly on Wednesdays. Each has its own flavour, but they all share the same warm welcome, a cuppa, and good company.

We keep things simple and affordable: pay as you go, no membership, and no pressure. We're proud to be supported by The National Lottery Community Fund and Culture in Common, which help us keep our clubs open to everyone.

Our three clubs

  • Tuesday Waterside Art Club — Painting and drawing in good company (currently full).
  • Wednesday Sewing Butterfly — A friendly sewing club.
  • Thursday Thursday Craft Club — The original — a bit of everything.

Meet the

friendly faces on the committee

A small group of volunteers keeps Waterside Craft Club running week to week. Do say hello when you come along.

Carol O’Neill

Carol O’Neill

Chair

Georgina Beard

Georgina Beard

Secretary

Jacquie Withinshaw

Jacquie Withinshaw

Treasurer

Natalie Haigh

Natalie Haigh

Committee Member

Carolyn Bianchi

Carolyn Bianchi

Committee Member

Lynda Purdue

Lynda Purdue

Committee Member

Fancy joining us?

New faces always welcome

Have a look at our clubs or drop us a line first — whatever suits you best.

See our clubs