The Amelia Scott

Create & Connect
2027-02-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-12 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-19 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-02-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-03-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2027-03-12 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.
For more information or to book your place, please contact creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or visit The Amelia.
Spaces are limited.

Story Time
2027-02-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-08 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.

Rhyme Time
2027-02-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-04 10:00 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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!

Come as you are – a group for people affected by bereavement
2027-02-09 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-02-16 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-02-23 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-03-02 12:30 - 14:30, 2027-03-09 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’.
To join please self-refer by contacting creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call 01892 554097.

Saturday Morning Adventurers - A Dungeons & Dragons group for Women
2027-02-20 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 sessions 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!
Contact Dan at daniel.huckfield@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Sensing Culture: Group for blind & partially sighted adults
2027-02-26 10:30 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Blind and partially sighted adults are invited to explore The Amelia’s collections through touch, sound and imagination.
Run in collaboration Kent Association for the Blind, Sensing Culture workshops offer a relaxed, creative environment where you can experience objects up close, discover new stories and enjoy making art together.
Sessions take place monthly, on the last Friday of each month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm, in the Artist Residency Studio at The Amelia Scott.
What to expect
• Object Handling: Explore authentic museum objects through guided touch with support from our trained staff.
• Tactile Tours: Take part in sensory-led journeys through our galleries and private tours of temporary exhibitions.
• Creative Making: Try out different materials and create your own artwork inspired by the collection.
No previous art experience needed.
If you’d like to join or want to know more, please contact Wendy Daws:
– wendy.daws@kab.org.uk
– 01622 691357 (Kent Association for the Blind)
Wendy will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Yarnival 2027 - Save the Date
2027-02-27 - 2027-02-28 | The Amelia Scott – Upper Atrium
After a tremendous reception for Yarnival this year we can announce that it will be back in 2027 for a two day event, on 27th & 28th February.
Save the date and watch this space for more information about registering your interest for a stall and workshops. We cant wait to see you!

Your Place to Be
2027-03-02 10:30 - 12:30 | 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.
For more information or to book your place, please contact creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or call 01892 554093 or visit The Amelia.
