art of the Pantiles festival poster
September 21 @ 10:00 - September 22 @ 18:00
Free
Festival

The Pantiles Cultural Festival is a free event dedicated to celebrating the rich artisan heritage of The Pantiles, especially focusing on the historical Georgian Walkway.

This event offers a diverse array of activities for all ages, from art competitions to hands-on workshops and captivating performances.

 

Visit Tunbridge Wells is proud to Sponsor the Pantiles Artist of the year LIVE Competition. (09.00-15.00 Sun 22 Sept – Bring your own Art materials. Prize giving 4pm Sunday.) Register for free here. 

 

The full programme: 

 

Friday 20th SEPTEMBER 2024

5.30pm – 6.30pm – THE B I G LAUNCH and CELEBRITY OPENING with Mark Hill from The Antique Road Show and Road Trip, featuring Opera Singer Kathryn Hannah and Pianist Julian Black. Balcony in the Square above The Hive.

SATURDAY 21st SEPTEMBER 2024

10.00am
Welcome from Organiser and Artist Suzy Phillips and introduction of ‘The Pantiles Artist of the Year Competition’ opened by John Killens Chair of the Wapping Art Group.
Bandstand
10.30am – 12.00pm
Art of Watercolour Painting at RTWells Art Society (demo. & workshop)* Sussex House
10.30am – 11.30am
The History of the Pantiles area – Walking Tour with guide Val Chris*
Meet at Bandstand
10.30am – 11.30am
The Art of Ceramics with Potter Hella Keevil Lower Walk
11.30am – 1.00pm
The Art of Woodwork with Carpenter and Cabinet Maker Gordon Wilkie Plus A Demonstration and Picture Frame Restoration with Frederique Cotteret* Marquee
1.00pm – 2.00pm
The Art of Music from Singer, Songwriter Deborah Nightingale Bandstand
1.00pm – 2.00pm
The Art of Jewellery Making with Jewellery Designer Catherine Hills* Lower Walk
1.00pm – 2.00pm
The Art of Vintage Toys – talk by Peter Redman from the Pantiles Arcade.* Pump Room
2.00pm – 3.00pm
The Art of Sewing from Jenny of ‘Pincushion’ – Demo. & Workshop Lower Walk
2.00pm – 3.00pm
The Art of Cocktails- Masterclass by Club Quantum* Club Quantum
3.00pm – 4.30pm
The Art of Photography – have a photo taken with your furry mut! Pantiles Camera (discounted price £10) Lower Walk
3.00pm – 3.45pm
The Art of Singing -Songs from Musical Theatre from Tracey Louise Bandstand
4.00pm – 5.00pm
The Art of Dance – with Cascade Adult Collective Plus Last words for the day and overview of tomorrow from Suzy Phillips Bandstand
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Baby Grand Piano Live music Event* Club Quantum
5.00pm – 6.00pm
Piano Recital from Julian Black King Charles the Martyr
All day
Artisan Stalls will be open throughout on the Lower Walks and an art exhibition at Sussex House showcasing the work of Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society Members. Sussex House
* Ticketed Event – (Free)

SUNDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2024

10.00am -11.00am
HELLO SUNDAY FROM RADIO KENT SOUNDS – programme for the day from Organiser Bandstand
10.00am – 11.00am
Suzy Phillips ‘The Pantiles Artist of the Year Competition’ * LAST DAY Pantiles Upper and Lower Walk
11.00am – 12.00pm
The Art of Poetry writing with Hannah Gee from WordUp – Workshop* Marquee
11.00am – 12.00pm
The History of the Pantiles area – Walking Tour with blue badge guide Val Chris* Meet at Bandstand
12.00pm – 1.30pm
The Art of Collage – Workshop at RTWells Art Society adults* Sussex House
12.00pm – 1.00pm
The Art of Coco Chanel Talk from Art Dealer Philip Bret-Day* Pump Room
12.30 – 1.30pm
The Art of Picture Framing and Restoration with Annika McSeveny & Frederique Cotteret * Marquee
1.30pm – 2.30pm
The Art of Stained Glass making with Glass Tutor Clare Fevyer* Sussex House
2.00pm – 3.00pm
The Art of Classical Music with Composer Paul Gunn on Piano and Helen Thomas of The London Philharmonic Orchestra on Cello. Bandstand
3.00pm – 4.30pm
The Art of the Circus with artist Curtis Tappenden* Pump Room
3.30pm – 4.00pm
Poetry readings – outcome from earlier session AND Announcement of the Pantiles Artist of the Year Winners Bandstand
4.15pm – 5.15pm
The Art of Classical Piano and Opera Singing with Varia Doletskaya (piano) and Alex Pidgeon Tenor Bandstand
TBC
Closing Remarks – Organiser Suzy Phillips Bandstand
All day
Artisan Stalls will be open throughout on the Lower Walks and an art exhibition at Sussex House showcasing the work of Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society Members.
Sussex House
* Ticketed Event – (Free)
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