Just Dance at The Amelia Scott - Pre School Ballet, Tap & Modern
2026-08-05 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-29 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-22 09:45 - 11:15, 2026-07-15 09:45 - 11:15 (Europe/London) | 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
2026-08-04 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-28 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-21 12:30 - 14:30, 2026-07-14 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.

Millie's Journey - Primary School Readiness Course
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Learning Suite
Support children to develop key skills for the start of primary school.
Build parent/carer confidence in engaging children in activities at home.
Develop a sense of belonging within the community hub.
Each session includes:

Free play to help children feel comfortable in the space.
Sensory storytelling, encouraging interaction between children and parents/carers.
Craft and play-based activities devised to
encourage parents/carers to support their children.
Picnic lunch

The FREE course takes place at The Amelia Scott.
Siblings are welcome.
Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
While attendance is primarily by referral, all those who are interested are welcome to contact the Amelia directly.
To make a referral or for more information, email: learningattheamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.

Rhyme Time - Tuesday & Thursday AM
2026-08-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 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
2026-08-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-20 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.

Monday Murders - 12 week creative writing course
2026-08-03 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-07-27 10:30 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Are 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.
For more information and to book your place please contact creativehealth@tunbridgewells.gov.uk or pop into The Amelia.
Spaces are limited.

Sensing Culture: Group for blind & partially sighted adults
2026-07-31 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.
Our 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.

Knit & Stitch Club
2026-07-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-15 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.

Creative Workshop: Colourwork Masterclass
2026-07-25 10:00 - 16:00 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Take your knitting to the next level with this immersive day of colourwork techniques. Join Monica as she introduces you to three distinctive styles: Intarsia, Fair Isle, and Mosaic knitting – plus how to create striking corrugated ribbing.
You’ll explore the differences between each method while knitting a variety of samples on either straight or circular needles. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a toolkit of techniques and the confidence to start your own colourwork projects.
All worksheets will be available for you to take home.
PLEASE SEE ‘MORE INFORMATION’ FOR MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED.
Expect a fun, creative day filled with inspiration and the company of fellow knitting enthusiasts.
Suitable for: Confident knitters (able to knit and purl)
About your facilitator – Monica RusselMonica is a knitwear designer and teacher who loves working and designing with colours and being creative with her designs. She has run her business The Knitknacks for 14 years during which she has developed a reputation for her Fair Isle patterns and her ability to teach knitting to beginners and advanced learners who wish to expand their skills.
Monica has had 9 books published by Search Press and has designed for a number of knitting magazines including Mollie Makes, Knitting, Knit Now and Simply Knitting. She has also produced patterns for many Yarn companies such as UK Alpaca, Cascade Yarns, Wool Decanted, Baa Ram Ewe and Manos Del Uruguay.
Find Monica at www.theknitknacks.co.uk where she sells yarns, knitting kits, patterns and her books.

Coffee Concert with Ruth Beedham & Marcus Andrews
2026-07-18 11:00 - 12:00 | The Amelia Scott – Upper Atrium
Join us for one of our relaxed Coffee Concerts, delivered in partnership with the Tunbridge Wells International Music Festival.
This informal morning concert features the exceptional talents of cellist Ruth Beedham and pianist Marcus Andrews with pieces from Chopin, Piazzolla, Martinu and many more.
The musicians will introduce each piece, sharing stories and insights in a friendly, conversational style.
Enjoy a coffee before or after the concert and start your weekend with beautiful music in a welcoming setting. Please arrive between 10.30 and 11am
All welcome, whether you are a regular concert goer or a complete newbie.
About the MusiciansRuth Beedham studied at Trinity College of Music with Alison Wells and Natasha Pavlutskaya, winning the Leonard Smith Prize and a postgraduate scholarship. A member of the Backman Trio, she performed across the UK and Finland, recording for YLE 1 and releasing their debut CD Fantasia in 2014.
She has recorded for composer Rachel Portman for Never Let Me Go and appeared as a soloist with Wandsworth Symphony Orchestra and St Paul’s Sinfonia. Since 2018, she has given fundraising recitals with her husband Marcus Andrews for Great Ormond Street Hospital. She also teaches at the City of London School, the Centre for Young Musicians, TWGGS and The Judd School.
Marcus Andrews performs widely as a soloist, chamber musician and concerto pianist. He has performed all the Beethoven concerti with St Paul’s Sinfonia, and his debut CD features works by Beethoven and Medtner.
He studied at Trinity Laban, winning the Keyboard Silver Medal and Jaques Samuel Pianos Prize, and later completed a master’s at the University of Connecticut. He toured with the Backman Trio, whose CD was recommended in Gramophone.
Marcus is a regular accompanist at London conservatoires and the Tunbridge Wells International Music Competition, where he won the accompanist prize. He is Head of Keyboard at Tonbridge School and also teaches at Highgate School.

Saturday Morning Adventurers - A Dungeons & Dragons group for Women
2026-07-18 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.

Creative Workshop: Brioche Knitting Basics
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | The Amelia Scott – Residency Studio
Soft, textured, and beautifully reversible -brioche knitting is a technique you’ll fall in love with.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of both knit and purl brioche in one and two colours, all worked on straight needles.
Monica will guide you through brioche terminology (no more confusion!) and help you create sample swatches to practise your new skills.
By the end of the session, you’ll be ready to take your knitting further – whether that’s tackling projects or moving on to brioche in the round.
All worksheets will be available for you to take home.
Enjoy a welcoming, sociable atmosphere as you learn something new alongside fellow knitters.
PLEASE SEE ‘MORE INFORMATION’ FOR MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED.
Suitable for: Confident knitters (able to knit and purl).
About your facilitator – Monica RusselMonica is a knitwear designer and teacher who loves working and designing with colours and being creative with her designs. She has run her business The Knitknacks for 14 years during which she has developed a reputation for her Fair Isle patterns and her ability to teach knitting to beginners and advanced learners who wish to expand their skills.
Monica has had 9 books published by Search Press and has designed for a number of knitting magazines including Mollie Makes, Knitting, Knit Now and Simply Knitting. She has also produced patterns for many Yarn companies such as UK Alpaca, Cascade Yarns, Wool Decanted, Baa Ram Ewe and Manos Del Uruguay.
Find Monica at www.theknitknacks.co.uk where she sells yarns, knitting kits, patterns and her books.
https://www.instagram.com/theknitknacks/

Home Education at The Amelia - Primary
2026-07-14 13:00 - 14:00 | The Amelia Scott – Learning Suite
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.
Standard sessions last 60 minutes. Booking is essential. Please note, children must be accompanied by their parent/carers and remain their responsibility at all times.
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.
If you have any questions or would like to find out more before booking, please email us at learningattheamelia@tunbridgewells.gov.uk.
If you are unable to attend after booking please contact us to let us know as we have a number of children on the waiting list who could benefit from the session.
Monthly themes:12 May – Georgian Fashion
Find out how people dressed when Tunbridge Wells was at its most fashionable, 300 years ago. Try on replica costume, give yourself a Georgian makeover and explore our Georgian Spa gallery with a specially designed trail.
09 June – Pollinator Session
During this session, we will look at the important role that pollinators play in our world by going out and exploring the local environment with expert Dr Ian Beavis. Please note, this is a longer session, running 12.30-14.00 and will come to a conclusion in Calverley Grounds.
14 July – George Smart – Professor of Peculiar Arts!
For our final workshop of the academic year, we will focus on a local folk artist, eccentric 18th century tailor George Smart. We will explore his artwork on site at The Amelia before making our own versions of the work he created from the offcuts he gathered during the course of his work as a tailor – the original upcycling!
