Staplehurst Arts Festival
Join us in a celebration of creativity in Staplehurst! Come along and enjoy a weekend of art displays, digital work and musical performances, alongside creative workshops and activities, all in celebration of creativity in the kent village of Staplehurst.
Throughout the Festival a variety of art will be on exhibition. This will include work by miniaturists, lace makers, painters of various media, photographers, sculptors, film makers, and more. Organisations exhibiting include Mote Lodge, Blantyre House, Staplehurst Primary School, and Psarms Puppets.
There will be regular musical performances from local musicians, including Bennett and Bowman, Martin Friend, Ruth and Glyn Roberts, Staplehurst Music Centre, and Staplehurst Primary School.
A mural will be created and constructed on Saturday, which will be made up of panels painted by people of Staplehurst. The Rt. Hon. Miss Ann Widdecombe MP will be entering into the spirit of the event, by painting a panel for the mural.
John Sandon, International Director of Ceramics at Bonhams Auctioneers, and a familiar face from the Antiques Roadshow, will be hosting an afternoon of Antique Porcelain and Glass. John will be discussing the items brought in by the audience. Tickets in advance only, £5.00 per person to include an assessment of ONE porcelain or glass object. Numbers limited to 50.
There will be a number of creative workshops over the weekend. Published authors Ian McDonald, Ellen Dunn and Isabelle Bass will be exhibiting in the literacy corner and Ian will run a children’s creative writing workshop.Ian McDonald - Author In Schools website
A Raffle will be held during the event, and prizes will include Tea for Two at the House of Commons.
If you would like to take part, book tickets for the Antiques Masterclass, or you have any other queries please contact Mrs Joanne Weaver on 01580 893 829, or email using the form below.
Staplehurst Free church is hosting an evening painting pottery on the 17th November at St Margret Howard Hall for further information and to book a space contact Corrine on 01580 891 1481
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Festival Programme
Saturday 17th November
| Time | North Hall: Musical Performances |
South Hall |
|---|---|---|
| 11.00 am | Martin Friend - Pianist | |
| 11.30 am | Lynwood Academy of Dance - Junior and Adult Ballet | |
| 12.00 pm | Stapleurst Music Centre - Soloists | |
| 12.30 pm | Bennetts and Bowman - Recorder Duo | |
| 1.00 pm | Psarms Puppets | Children's Creative Writing Workshop with Local author Ian McDonald |
| 1.30 pm | ||
| 2.00 pm | Staplehurst School Recorder Solo/Quartet | |
| 2.30 pm | Staplehurst Dramatic Society - Participative Acting Workshop Cancelled at late notice | |
| 3.00 pm | Ruth Roberts - Pianist and Cellist, and Glyn Roberts - Saxophonist & Clarinetist | |
| 3.30 pm | ||
| 6pm - 9pm | Life drawing class with artist Adam Hahn - Artist in residence at Mascalls Gallery. Places are limited to 10, donations requested. To secure a place, please email Joanne Weaver using the form below. PLACES STILL AVAILABLE! | |
| Youth Centre | ||
| 12:00 - 3:00 pm | Free Graffiti Workshop for all | |
Digital Films & Photography Exhibit - 11am until 4pm in the South Hall.
Refreshments will also be availavle in the South Hall.
Sunday 18th November
| Time | North Hall: Musical Performances |
South Hall |
|---|---|---|
| 11.00 am | ||
| 11.30 am | ||
| 12.00 pm | Martin Friend - Pianist | |
| 12.30 pm | Bennetts and Bowman - Recorder Duo | |
| 1.00 pm | An Afternoon of Antiques with John Sandon - £5 per ticket - 50 Tickets available | |
| 1.30 pm | ||
| 2.00 pm | Staplehurst Music Centre - Wind Band and Clarinetist | |
| 2.30 pm | ||
| 3.00 pm | ||
| 3.30 pm |
Also...
Digital Films & Photography Exhibit - 11am until 1pm in the South Hall.
Refreshments will also be availavle in the South Hall.
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Funded by:
- Youth Opportunities Fund
- KCC Member Community Grant (reccommended by Councillor Eric Hotson)
- Maidstone Borough Council, Arts Develpment
- Staplehurst Parish Council
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