A little craft haven on the Cleethorpes coast

Your creative escape by the sea.

Pull up a chair, roll up your sleeves and make something you'll want to keep. From paintbrushes to felting needles, wool to wire, our snug seaside studio welcomes every age and every ability, and we lay out all the bits and bobs. You just bring yourself.

All ages & abilities
Materials included
Community-rooted (Arty Beanz CIC)
Anna, founder of Cabana Crafts, outside the studio in Cleethorpes
A friendly group enjoying a workshop together at Cabana Crafts
Hello from the studio

A little harbour for makers

Hello! I'm Anna, and welcome to Cabana Crafts, the shop proudly incorporating Arty Beanz Community Interest Company.

Cabana Crafts is a warm, welcoming creative space where people of all ages can slow down, try something new, and enjoy making something with their own hands. As the home of Arty Beanz CIC, everything we do is centred around creativity, wellbeing, inclusion, and bringing our community together.

Whether you're joining one of our relaxed workshops, bringing the children to a holiday club or party, browsing our handmade gifts, or simply popping in for inspiration, you'll always find a friendly face and a place to belong.

From complete beginners to experienced makers, everyone is welcome. We provide all the materials. You just bring your imagination.

  • Small, friendly groups with all materials provided
  • Proudly incorporating Arty Beanz Community Interest Company, with profits helping support community projects and creative wellbeing
  • A unique shop filled with handcrafted gifts, local makers' work, and creative inspiration

There's always a seat waiting for you at Cabana Crafts. 🎨✨

Roll up your sleeves

Find your next make

An ever-changing line-up of hands-on classes for grown-ups and little ones alike. Spot one that sparks something, and save your seat in a couple of clicks.

Painting Classes

Swap the to-do list for a paintbrush. Gentle, guided sessions: seascapes, skies and still lifes, all at your own easy pace. No experience needed.

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Felting & Needle Felting

Turn a puff of wool into something you'll adore: felted birds, wee beasts and toadstool cottages, poked lovingly into being.

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Knitting & Crochet

Cosy up with a cuppa and your yarn. Learn a stitch, cast on something new, or rescue a project that's been hibernating in a drawer.

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Wired Wonders

Bend, twist and bead your way to a little masterpiece: wire trees, driftwood fish and plant sticks to brighten a windowsill or garden.

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Kids' Art & Craft

Gloriously messy, gloriously fun. Hands-on making for little ones, including our home-ed art programme, where the only rule is get stuck in.

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Holiday Sessions & Groups

School's out? We've got you. Holiday workshops, all-day sessions and friendly regulars like our Cabana Creatives group, where a warm welcome and a good natter come as standard.

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In the studio

A seaside painting class set up with easels and canvases
Making felted snowdrops in a needle-felting workshop
Save your seat

What's on, and grab your spot

Everything coming up is right here, and it refreshes itself the moment we add a class. Find your date, tap it, and you're booked. Prefer the full page? Open our booking page.

Can't see the schedule? View & book on Bookwhen →

A child creating colourful handprint art at Cabana Crafts
For little hands

Parties, holidays & happy mess

After a birthday with a difference, or a way to fill those long holiday afternoons? We throw joyfully hands-on craft parties and clubs made just for children: aprons on, imaginations up, mess very much encouraged.

  • Birthday parties bursting with colour
  • School-holiday activity days
  • Home-educated children's art programme
Take a little something home

Our little shop of handmade treasures

Between the workshops sits a shopful of one-of-a-kind pieces from local makers: just the thing for a heartfelt gift, or a little treat for you. Pop in for a browse; there's always something new on the shelves.

Spotted something you love? Come and see us or drop us a line →

Push the door open

Step inside the shop

Can't get to Cleethorpes today? Have a wander round anyway. Open the doors, browse the shelves, and tap anything that catches your eye. Everything you see is sold in the shop, so pop in to take it home.

Pop in & say hello

Find us by the sea

You'll find us tucked inside the Meridian Point Craft Centre in Cleethorpes. Booking ahead is best for workshops, but the kettle's on, so you're always welcome to wander in and browse the shop.

Opening hours

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:30am – 2:30pm
Thursday9:30am – 2:30pm
Friday9:30am – 2:30pm
Saturday10am – 4pm
SundayClosed

Evening workshops and parties run outside these hours. See What's On for dates.

Come and make a little magic

Pick a class that makes you smile, save your seat in a couple of clicks, and leave with something made by your own hands. We can't wait to create with you.