Create & Connect
2026-10-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you looking to improve your mental health?
Would you like to find –
Creativity? Community? Connection?
Come along to our free, weekly, welcoming and supportive group, where you can use creativity to improve your mental health, emotional wellbeing, and find connection with others.
Together we will explore ways to express ourselves, reduce stress and build confidence.
You will get the chance to experiment with different creative mediums, such as watercolour, photography, and collage, to make space for reflection, self-expression, mindfulness, and connection.
The group is designed to encourage positive mental health in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. Together, we will create art, build connections, and discover how creativity can be a powerful tool for supporting your mental health.
No previous experience is needed—just bring an open mind and a willingness to explore.
Spaces are limited.

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Opening Celebration – Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden
2026-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Amelia Scott
Join us for a welcoming evening of colour, creativity and conversation as we celebrate the opening of Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden.
Be among the first to see this vibrant new exhibition, which brings together more than thirty prints by one of Britain’s most distinctive modern artists. Enjoy an after-hours preview, discover how Hodgkin used colour, shape and texture to capture memories and experiences, and find out more about the artist and the ideas behind the show.
Throughout the evening, you can enjoy classical music, take part in drop-in printmaking with a local artist, and purchase drinks from the bar. Whether you are new to Hodgkin’s work or already familiar with his bold, expressive style, this relaxed opening event is a chance to experience the exhibition in good company.
This is a free event but booking is essential.
Howard Hodgkin: In a Public Garden, a Pitzhanger Manor & Garden Touring Exhibition.
Image credit: Howard Hodgkin, Palm and Window – © 2026 The Estate of Howard Hodgkin. All rights reserved, DACS

Rhyme Time
2026-10-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-06 10:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Come and join our fun and noisy singing session for children under 4 and their parents and carers.
A free, fun and noisy way for under 4s to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning. Each session lasts about 20 – 30 minutes and includes the opportunity to join in with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Research shows that these activities can help develop literacy and communication skills in babies and children.
These sessions will take place in the Children’s library (under the beautiful night sky) on Tuesdays at 10:00 and 11:00, and Thursdays at 10:00.
No need to book, just drop in!

Knit & Stitch Club
2026-10-21 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-14 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-07 13:00 - 15:00 | The Amelia Scott – Lower Atrium
Come along to our drop in Knit & Stich club here at The Amelia Scott every Wednesday from 1-3pm.
Enjoy meeting and crafting with like minded makers in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Just Dance at The Amelia Scott - Pre School Ballet, Tap & Modern
2026-10-21 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-10-14 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-10-07 09:45 - 11:15 | The Amelia Scott – The Green Room
Discover the joy of dance!
Our Pre School classes are designed to nurture listening skills, memory, coordination through imaginative dance exercises. Each week, your little one might jump like a frog on the farm, splash at the seaside or soar into outer space, all while exploring our exciting class themes and engaging props.
Every activity has purpose and progression behind it. Our exercises help prepare children for the prestigious ISTD dance syllabus, taught by our fully qualified ISTD teachers. As a school, we also provide classes across Tunbridge Wells and provide the dance provision at Homewood House and Somerhill Schools.
https://www.justdanceuk.co.uk/1-to-4-years
Just Dance is not affiliated to The Amelia Scott, if you have any queries please visit their website above.

Come as you are – a group for people affected by bereavement
2026-10-20 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-13 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-10-06 12:30 - 14:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are you affected by bereavement?
Would you like to find:

Creativity
Community
Connection

This programme will offer a range of creative activities to support wellbeing and connection. This might involve art, music, storytelling, playing games – the participants will choose the activities themselves, with no pressure to create and no experience needed.
We will offer a warm, welcoming space with free tea and biscuits and the freedom for people to ‘come as you are’.

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Story Time
2026-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Children’s Library
Listening to stories is a great way to develop and encourage young children to read books. Come and join one of our Story Time sessions for 3 to 4 year olds – it’s great fun!

You can find Kent Libraries online Story time playlist on our You Tube channel.
Research shows that babies and children introduced early to stories and books do better in school in later years. So if you have no time to read tonight, download a free audio story from Storynory or Kent Libraries growing audiobooks collection.
Story Time will be taking place in the Children’s Library (under the beautiful night sky) on Monday Mornings at 11:00 from the 9th May.
No need to book, just drop in.

Saturday Morning Adventurers - A Dungeons & Dragons group for Women
2026-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Always wanted to try Dungeons and Dragons, but not been able to find the right group, or not sure where to start?
The Amelia Scott runs a women only Dungeons & Dragons session every third Saturday of each month.
The group is for women 18+ and is FREE to join.
From 10am till 1pm, join us for monsters, magic, and mayhem.
No experience needed, and we’ve got everything you need — just bring your imagination and some dice!
Places are limited to a maximum of 8 so book your place now!

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Home Education at The Amelia - Primary
2026-10-13 10:00 - 14:00 | The Amelia Scott
Join us at The Amelia for our monthly learning sessions open to home educated children across the borough.
Our learning sessions are linked to The Amelia’s collections, are based on enquiry-led learning and are rooted in the National Curriculum. Sessions provide unique opportunities for object-handling and inspiring activities to guide children and their families as they explore our galleries.
Duration: Standard sessions last 60 mins
We aim to provide a fully inclusive service for all our young visitors. Please let us know if there are any SPLD/ or accessibility needs we should be aware of so that we can help support all participants to engage with the session.
Please note, children must be accompanied by their parent/carers and remain their responsibility at all times.

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Art Room
2026-10-13 09:30 - 11:30, 2026-10-06 09:30 - 11:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Please join Art Room for the autumn art course, Hidden Symbols found in Art.
Over this seven week course, students will learn about hidden symbols and meanings found in various artworks, and will make their own art inspired by these findings. Students will use many different materials and art techniques, to produce unique, creative pieces of art.
The course is run by local art teacher and artist Gemma Marissa, and is taught in the Residency Studio at the Amelia Scott on Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11:30am. The course is suitable for all adults of all ages and abilities.
To book please email tw.art.room@gmail.com

Monday Murders - 12 week creative writing course
2026-10-12 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-05 10:30 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Registrations for this course are now closedAre you neurodivergent?
Would you like to explore crime writing in a friendly, supportive group?
This free 12 week course will take you through the stages of crafting a story:

creating a main character
setting your story
devising the perfect criminal mastermind

and much more!
As well as developing your skills, the course will offer you the chance to gain valuable
feedback on your writing. You do not need any previous writing experience, just a desire to develop your skills.
The group is based on discussion and learning together to develop. There is no pressure to write in the group, you can write in your own time and share what you have created if you choose.
You do not need a formal diagnosis to join this group.
Spaces are limited.

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Silent Book Club at The Amelia Scott
2026-10-12 10:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Upper Atrium
Silent Book Club meet in person once a month, offering a regular opportunity to read quietly in a comfortable environment.
This club offers a dedicated time for enjoying reading, in a stress free, shared, yet solitary environment.
Bring your book (any format – ebook, kindle, audio book, newspaper, magazine, printed book!), have a drink and settle in for a quiet moment to enjoy in the company of like minded people.
There will be opportunity to mix with your fellow readers at the beginning or end of the session, or not at all the choice is entirely your own.
Free tea and coffee will be provided

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Your Place to Be
2026-10-05 13:00 - 14:30 | The Amelia Scott
Your Place to Be is a monthly group for those who are supporting someone with mental health difficulties. Whether it’s a family member or friend, you live with them or they live far away, helping someone who isn’t feeling their best is hard. You need support too.
Alongside some creative activities to relax and ground you, this group will also provide resources to help with burnout, stress and practising self-care.
A chance for you to reset, recharge and refill your own cup which will help you feel more able to support others.

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