Theatre and Drama
Our drama classes are open to all and are designed to build confidence, teach new skills, and discover theatre in a fun creative setting. For older children and adults, there is also the opportunity to perform at Blackwood Miners’ Institute. Your first class is free so why not pop along!
Tel: 01495 224425
Email: artsdevelopment@caerphilly.gov.uk
Pre School Drama
3-5 Years | 4:00pm – 4:45pm | £4
This class is for under 5s and their parents and is a fun, creative introduction to theatre through age-appropriate games and play.
Primary Drama
5-8 Years | 4:45pm – 5:30pm | £4
Junior Drama
9-12 Years | 5:30pm – 6:30pm | £5
Youth Theatre
13-19 Years | 6:30pm – 8:00pm| £6
Art For All
10:00am – 12:00pm
An inclusive arts session for adults with ALN and mental health issues, delivered by artist Nathan Sheen.
Blackwood Writers Circle (Back after half term)
1:30pm & 4pm
A friendly weekly group for anyone interested in exploring creative writing led by facilitator Rhiannon Oliver. Rhiannon will offer a wide range of writing prompts and support participants as they develop their writing.
Rhiannon Oliver is an actress, poet, and workshop facilitator based in Cardiff. She trained as an actress at RADA and has worked with companies such as Shakespeare’s Globe, The National Theatre, National Theatre of Wales, BBC, and Sky TV. Rhiannon’s poetry for children has been widely published in magazines, websites, and anthologies. Her debut collection for children aged 8+ will be published by Firefly Press in 2026.
Seated Movement
10:30am – 11:30am
Part of the ‘We all SIT together’ project delivered by Dr B Creative CIC, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund – great for adults with mobility issues, an inclusive, welcoming exercise and movement session.
Yarn Club
All Ages | 10:30am – 12:00pm | £5.00
01495 224425 | artsdevelopment@caerphilly.gov.uk
A cosy club to develop skills in knitting and crocheting.
Moments Together – Dementia Group
2:00pm – 3:30pm
A Dr B Creative project funding by RIF (Regional Integration Fund) a dementia friendly creative group for people living with dementia, their carers and family.
Bloomin’ Lovely
6:00pm – 8:30pm
Adults & older teens who want to learn floral craft, improve well-being, and create sustainable décor pieces.
Join Follow Fleurs Forever for a relaxing, hands-on floral craft experience.
Learn to create stunning décor using artificial blooms while exploring colour, design, and mindful creativity. Perfect for beginners and craft lovers alike.
Inside Out Art Workshops
18+ | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Free
An arts workshop for people who have experienced mental health issues. For more information or to register please contact engage@inside-out-cymru.org.
Blackwood Youth Dance
Contemporary dance is an expressive dance style which combines various elements from other dance styles, such as jazz, lyrical and ballet. Contemporary can be danced to any form of music or sound and can vary in style from strong and powerful, lyrical or abstract. Dancers are given to opportunity to express themselves and hone their creativity.
01495 227206 | bmi@caerphilly.gov.uk
Tip Toes
5-8 Years | 4:15pm – 5:00pm | £4.00
Tip Toes is for children of primary school age to introduce dancing to our younger dancers. In these classes we help our dancers practise their essential motor skills alongside teaching the foundations of dance co-ordination, music and rhythm.
Revolve
9-12 Years | 5:00pm – 6:00pm | £5.00
Destiny
13+ Years | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | £5.00
Toddler Music and Movement
Plus play and stay
1:00pm – 2:30pm
£3 per family
All children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the session.
Suitable for ages 2+
Includes, 30-45 minutes of dance and 45-60 minutes of stay and play.
Contact us for more details: celf.dawnsiogwenyn@outlook.com
Blackwood Musical Theatre Society
18+ | 7:00pm – 9:00pm
williams-peter22@sky.com
The Stute Arts Studio
10:00am – 12:00pm
An art group for adults, delivered by Sarah Grove-White (painting, printing, clay etc).
Menopause Makers
1:00pm – 3:00pm
A creative menopause group for women experiencing peri menopause, menopause and post menopause symptoms.
Janet Stephens School of Dance
Ballet, Tap and Jazz
Janet.jstd@gmail.com
Monday
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm – 9:00pm
Thursday
4:15pm – 9:15pm
Saturday
9:00am – 2:00pm
