Join the protected area warden and explore the wildlife of Pegwell Bay. 

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On the 2 hour walk you will find out about the fascinating seals that rest on these protected mudflats.  You will learn how you can seal watch from the coast path without causing disturbance to these vulnerable animals.

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​Suitable for families; there will be activities to do on our journey and time to stop and enjoy the peace and quiet of this pristine coastline, plus lots of wildlife to see.  Please wear sturdy shoes.

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This walk is free to attend, but please consider making a donation so Kent Wildlife Trust can continue to protect these charismatic creatures at this beautiful site.

 

Come and discover the coastal flavours of Ramsgate with Nick Robinson, a highly experienced local forager who is passionate about food and ethical, sustainable harvesting.

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He will guide you on a Spring Saturday walk along the Kent seashore, tasting and learning about wild edible spring plants.

 

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Join Eddie Gadd for a 1 hour tutored tasting at

GADDS' Tap Room,

Pysons Road Industrial Estate,

4 Hornet Cl, Broadstairs CT10 2YD

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Learn about the brewing process as well as hear some insights from Eddie's 20+ years experience in the industry

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Eddie has created an Earth Day beer for the Festival. 

Be among the first to taste it!

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Limited to 25 guests.  Booking Essential

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An opportunity to ‘throw’ some clay on the potter’s wheel …… guided by Mike Child.

 

Mike has been making ceramics in the Thanet area for over 40 years and brings his experience both as potter and teacher to the festival in his own studio space. 

 

After a brief explanation and guided demonstration of using clay on the wheel from Mike, participants will be able to try this fascinating technique for themselves gaining personal insights into its allure.

The sessions are designed to focus on the experience, so there will be no ‘end product’ as such but participants are welcome to use photography to have mementos from the event.

Come and discover the coastal flavours of Ramsgate with Nick Robinson, a highly experienced local forager who is passionate about food and ethical, sustainable harvesting.

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He will guide you on a Spring Saturday afternoon walk along the Kent seashore, tasting and learning about wild edible spring plants.

 

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Join Jo Smith from Wine Garden of England at the Royal Temple Yacht Club in a 90 minute introduction to Kent Wines.

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The tasting will include sparkling, rose, sweet and red wines from

7 of our most prestigious local vineyards:

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Balfour

Biddenden

Chapel Down

Gusbourne

Simpsons' Wine Estate

Squerryes

Westwell

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To find out more about the wineries and their unique characteristics, please visit www.winegardenofengland.co.uk

Kent Wildlife Trust are offering a unique opportunity to take part in a guided safari around Ham Fen.

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​This habitat is home to beavers, buzzards, woodpeckers and water buffalo who have made this 100 hectare oasis their own.

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​Spaces limited to 15

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​Wear wellies and be prepared to get muddy

No dogs and not suitable for prams

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For more information on Han Fen please see our Who's Who page

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Catrin is passionate about using aromatherapy in her everyday life and wants to share this passion with you.

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In this 2 hour workshop you will learn how to use various oils to create a basic face cream, body cream, massage oil or foot balm.

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As Catrin uses recycled jars to store her creams and oils, she will show you how to prepare the jars to store your newly made aromatherapy lotion.

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Oils, cream and jars supplied (but you are welcome to bring your own small bottles) to take home what you have made. .

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For more information on Catrin please visit http://www.osborneandwhat.co.uk/

 

Taking place in a beautiful private home on the Ramsgate waterfront, Taoist Tai Chi instructor, Steve Gifford, will guide you through a 1 hour introduction to the ancient art of Taoist Tai Chi. 

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Taoist Tai Chi is for the cultivation of body and mind. 

 

This Tai Chi taster session is open to all ages above 14.

 

Please wear trainers and lose fitting clothing.

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For more information on this ancient art please vistit taoist.org

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An opportunity to ‘throw’ some clay on the potter’s wheel …… guided by Mike Child.

 

Mike has been making ceramics in the Thanet area for over 40 years and brings his experience both as potter and teacher to the festival in his own studio space. 

 

After a brief explanation and guided demonstration of using clay on the wheel from Mike, participants will be able to try this fascinating technique for themselves gaining personal insights into its allure.

The sessions are designed to focus on the experience, so there will be no ‘end product’ as such but participants are welcome to use photography to have mementos from the event.

Through the Senses of a Horse: puppet and headdress making

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Meet James Frost, artist, theatre designer and educator

 and learn about the 'hooden horse' of East Kent.

Using scrap card, paper and ribbons you will make a headdress/puppet - then become a horse yourself! 

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Places for 15 children, aged 6-11, with an accompanying adult.

 

For more information about James, please see our Who's Who page 

Join Melanie King to discover how to make cyanotypes and tone them with sustainable botanical toners.

 

You will learn how to bleach cyanotypes with soda crystals. In addition to this, you will find out how to tone cyanotypes with tannin-based substances such as green tea, coffee, and red wine. You are welcome to bring your own tannin source.

You will make cyanotypes during the workshop, which will provide a base for bleaching and toning. The cyanotype is an environmentally friendly iron-based photographic process which is known for its strong blue colour. It is possible to alter the blue colour with bleaches and tannins to achieve yellow, purple, brown and tones that are close to black.

An experience with a sound that reaches deep into the past of the human senses. 

 

We're thrilled to once again have a stunning private home with its own set of chalk tunnels as the venue for this very special event. 

 

Guests will be taken on a unique journey, one that taps into almost all of our main senses, courtesy of Charlotte Ellis (Yoga/ Breath Work), Andrew Waterworth (Double Bass), Pablo Hussey (Chinese Flute) and food by Jessica Leah Catering. 

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More details are on the ticket secttion of our Ticket Tailor website.