Join artist Vanessa Gray for a fun and unique workshop that encourages kids to explore their creativity through drawing mythical creatures!

Date & Time

Monday 26th October 2026

2:00pm – 3:30pm

Location

Willingdon Trees Community Centre, Holly Place, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0UT

Workshop Overview

Manga and anime are filled with dragons, humans that turn into dragons, and other strange and wonderful creatures. In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw different types and feature them in a page of story artwork.

Age Range

For children aged 8 - 14

Cost

£15 per child (plus small booking fee)

All materials will be provided and all abilities welcome.

Places on this workshop are limited, so advance booking is essential. For any workshop enquiries, please email vanessa-gray@outlook.com. For information about Willingdon Trees Community Centre, please visit their website: willingdontrees.org.uk

Please plan your journey to the venue and arrive for the workshop in good time, with your eventbrite ticket / booking information ready for a smooth check in. Mythical Manga will start promptly at 2pm, and finish at 3:30pm.

Important information for your visit

Willingdon Trees, a friendly and welcoming community centre located on Holly Place in Eastbourne, East Sussex, is situated in a convenient location with ample green space nearby and a playground directly behind the building.

You can grab lunch, snacks or drinks from the Morrisons next door and enjoy time in Holly Park before or after the workshop.

Accessibility

Willingdon Trees Community Centre is fully accessible, being on one level with no steps and having disabled toilets, an integral hearing loop and a disability friendly community garden with raised beds.

Travelling by Car / Bus / Train & Local Parking

The community centre has ample free parking and is close to stops on Eastbourne Buses 1, 1A and Loop bus routes. The nearest train station is Hampden Park, which is 1 mile away via Broadrick Road. On foot, it takes approximately 20 minutes to walk from the train station to Willingdon Trees Community Centre. Even though there are approximately 40 free parking spaces, other parts of the community centre may be in use, so please be considerate to other visitors and local residents if choosing to park outside the venue.

Food & Drink

You are welcome to bring your own drinks and any small snacks to enjoy during the workshop. There is a Costa Express located inside Morrisons, and opportunities to grab a cold drink. A cash point is located directly outside the shop.

Parents / Adults

You are welcome to stay and support your child and watch the fun, but you are also welcome to drop off. If you plan to leave your child / children in my care for the duration of the workshop, please complete the contact details form on arrival before leaving the hall.

Description supplied by the event organiser.