Arts and crafts
Art-K Maidstone
We provide adult art classes, children's art classes for ages 6 - 16 yrs and children's holiday workshops.
Meetings
34 Royal Star Arcade
High Street
Maidstone, ME14 1JL
Children: Tues-Fri 4:30pm, Sat 9am, 11am, 2pm
Adults: Tues 1:30pm, Weds 7:30pm,
Thurs 10am
Price
£16.50 per session
Blooming Green
Floristry and pick-your-own flowers.
Meetings
Loddington Farm
Loddington Lane
Linton
Kent
ME17 4AG
Sat (Jun - Oct) 10am - 4pm
Price
Free, Flowers £15 per container
Crafternoon
Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun crafting activities.
Meetings
Harrietsham Village Hall
Church Road
Harrietsham
ME17 1AP
3rd Thursday 2 - 4pm
Price
£3 - £4 per session
Harrietsham Craft & Chat
Come and enjoy a variety of crafts in a friendly group.
Meetings
Harrietsham Village Hall
Church Road
Harrietsham
ME17 1AP
1st Saturday 1 - 4pm
Price
£4 per session
Headcorn Art Group
A friendly group of local artists
Meetings
Headcorn Village Hall
Church Lane
Headcorn
Kent
TN27 9NR
Price
£15 per month
Kent Potters Association
We are open to all who have an interest in pottery. Our members include collectors, students, teachers, amateur and professional potters, manufacturers and suppliers. We seek to promote interest and education in ceramics throughout Kent. There is also a bi-monthly magazine filled with articles and events.
Meetings
We have a variety of events through
the year at different locations in Kent,
such as demonstrations and talks by
well-known ceramicists, exhibitions and shows.
Please see website for details
Price
£25 individuals, £40 families, £20 Business membership, £18 Student membership
Kent Woodturners
Wood turning
Meetings
The Friars
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7BX
1st Tues (evenings) & 3rd Sat
Price
£33 per year and small attendance fee
Maidstone Art Society
We are a society of amateur and semi professional artists who hold monthly meetings in Autumn and Summer with demonstrators and speakers. Life drawing sessions, painting out days in the summer months, regular freestyle evenings and occasional workshops.
Meetings
Madginford Community Hall
Egremont Road
Bearsted
Kent
ME15 8LH
2nd Friday 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Price
£25 per year
Maidstone Embroiderer's Guild
We welcome new members with an interest in sewing and all forms of textile art.
Meetings
Aylesford Community Centre
Forstal Road
Aylesford
Kent
ME20 7AU
2nd Saturday 10:30pm - 4pm (except August)
Price
£88 per year
Maidstone Flower Club
Short Description
Meetings
Allington Baptist Church
London Road
Maidstone
ME16 0DT
2nd Thurs 7pm
Price
£30 annual membership, £6 per session visitor fee
Maths Cafe
We provide maths tutoring for primary and secondary age students.
Meetings
Starbucks Cafe meeting room
8 - 9 King Street
Maidstone
ME14 1DJ
Sundays 10am
Price
Free
Medway Croquet Club
Enjoy learning and playing socially and/or competitively, the strategic games of golf croquet and association croquet, both of which include a handicap system. Suitable for all aged 10-100. As well as playing locally, there are opportunities to play nationally and internationally.
Meetings
KSports Cobdown
Station Road
Ditton
Aylesford, ME20 6AU
7 days a week 10am - dusk during season April-September with restricted play during winter months
Price
£210 per annum
Medway Valley Countryside Partnership
Wildlife arts and crafts sessions.
Meetings
Various parks and open spaces
Mainly in the school holidays
Please check website for details
Price
Usually free
nJoyArt
We offer fun painting events for local community and social groups and those simply wanting a change of scenery. Suitable for newcomers to experts. We will provide all you need, including step-by-step instructions, to create your own masterpiece in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Meetings
The Pippin
78 London Road
Maidstone, ME16 0DR
Currently every 8 weeks
Sessions and details on Facebook
Price
£25 per person, includes a free drink
Paddock Wood Flower Club
Come along for flower arranging demonstrations.
Meetings
The Day Centre
Commercial Road
Paddock Wood
Kent, TN12 6DP
4th Thursday at 7.30pm
Price
Membership £35 per year
Pilgrims Way Artists
We are a selection of artists, both members and guests, who hold an annual exhibition in Lenham. The event has been running for over 20 years and has become one of the largest art and ceramic exhibitions in the south.
Meetings
The Tithe Barn
1 Church Square
Lenham
Kent, ME17 2PJ
Annually: 15 - 25 May
Price
£1 - £2 per person
Space 2 Be Me
We are a charity working in Maidstone, Tonbridge & Malling and Tunbridge Wells to support disabled children and young people with additional needs up to 25 years old and their families, offering practical support and help. We work in partnership with our member families to design all our activities and services so that they: support disabled children – we run a range of clubs for different age groups from birth through to age 25; support parents – we help parents feel supported through our family support work, training, support groups and workshops; support the whole family – we help our families enjoy quality time together as well as having the opportunity to meet other families who are facing similar challenges
Meetings
Various locations
Weekly or fortnightly during term-time
Summer holiday activities
Price
Not stated
The Art Class
Recreational art courses for adults: beginners and intermediate levels.
Meetings
Various locations and times.
Please email for details
Price
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Yalding Art Group
An open group for beginners and experienced artists.
Meetings
Riverside PopUp Gallery
Lees Road
Yalding
Kent
ME18 6HB
Thurs 10am - 12pm
Price
£2.50 per session