The Amelia Scott

Young Creatives - Documentary Making Intensive
2026-10-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-10-26 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London)
Calling video journalists of the future! This is your chance to have fun and learn some brilliant skills!
This immersive and exciting 3 day course will take you through the process of creating your own documentary, you will produce and direct your own short documentary on a local issue, giving your voice and work a platform from which to be heard.
From writing a script to filming your documentary, you will have the chance to have your say on a local issue.
This collaborative, ideas-based programme will provide hands-on, practical experience with industry professionals and local experts, building participants technical filmmaking skills, as well as Storytelling and narrative skills, research, Critical Thinking and Critical Reasoning skills, as well as leadership, creative problem-solving and presentation skills.
Limited spaces available. Book early to avoid diappointment.
A documentary film is a filmed story concerning factual topics (i.e. someone or something). These films are created to convey opinions, challenge ideas and to inform your audience.
This course is aimed at young people aged 13-19
Online pre-course info session Thursday 15th October 5pm
Your purchase today helps to support our work and enables The Amelia to continue to provide free access to the arts, culture, learning and creative health programmes for everyone in our community. Thank You!

Rhyme Time
2026-10-27 10:00 - 12:00, 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!

Story Time
2026-10-26 11:00 - 12:00, 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.

Create & Connect
2026-10-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-10-09 13:30 - 15:30 | 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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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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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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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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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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Young Creatives - Creative Clothing Lab
2026-10-04 10:30 - 16:00 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
You Asked, we delivered!!!
The 2025 Youth Consultation showed that clothes/costume design and making was one of the TOP 5 creative skills that respondents wanted to try! So, we proudly present to you our next Amelia Young Creatives course…
Spend a day with fashion professional, Penny WarnerThis is a creative fashion workshop exploring clothing as a form of identity, communication and self-expression. Participants customise T-shirts using paint, stencil, appliqué and mixed media techniques, experimenting with graphic imagery, text, layering and expressive surface design. Inspired by contemporary fashion, streetwear, punk and DIY aesthetics, protest graphics and youth culture, the workshop encourages participants to communicate ideas, emotions and individuality through wearable design.
Through hands-on making activities, participants explore fashion as a contemporary creative practice while developing confidence in experimentation, visual storytelling and personal expression.
About your Facilitator – Penny WarnerPenny has over 40 years’ experience within the Fashion industry, specialising in Womenswear and Penny’s passionate about informing and inspiring students to be as creative as possible, and making design accessible for all.
No previous experience or equipment required—just bring your ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm.
