Broadstairs, Kent
Free to attend Most of the workshops are free, but you can show your appreciation with a voluntary donation. Look for the PopAPound collection buckets, or visit the Festival Information Desk to donate. Tickets for bookable events may be purchased online at broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk, or at the Festival Information Desk, if still available. The programme may […]
Session one – 11.30am – 12.00pm Session two – 12.15pm – 12.45pm Gemila is a local artist and driftwood artist and Thanet Coastal Warden specialising in real pressed seaweed artwork and seaweed cyanotype. Seaweeds are foraged from Broadstairs 7 bays, and further afield within Thanet. Sustainability is at the heart of her art, a craft […]
How to plant a showstopping container for summer colour. Making a welcome repeat performance, Dan, one of QVC’s resident gardening experts, will share his top tips for creating colourful containers using a combination of thriller, filler and spiller plants. Emphasising varieties that will come back every year, Dan will explain how to choose the perfect container, tools, compost, […]
Broadstairs Botanicals is a Thanet based not-for-profit that takes local aromatic plant material and converts it into aromatherapy solutions for local groups and charities. Turning waste materials into something that will bring benefit to others. Simon will talk through some history of the craft, will show how it works and will have some hands-on sampling […]
Embrace your inner mixologist with this Copper Rivet Distillery Signature Cocktail Masterclass Mix hand craft distinctive English gin, whiskey & vodka – made from grains grown in here in Kent and distilled in Chatham Royal Dockyard. The team will teach you all about the cocktail creation process as you master the skills needed to craft […]
Meet the maker and enjoy the wines : Farmer Tom Berry, of Brenley Vineyard, is on a mission! He and Susie from The English Wine Room will help you discover a new local favourite while enjoying the flavours and stories behind each bottle. 5 wines to be enjoyed including a traditional method Sparkling Blanc de Blanc, Sill […]
Making Easter Crowns Throw away the Easter bonnets – the festival is going regal. We’ll provide paper crowns and colouring pens for this open-house access session – all you need do is provide the family! Suitable for even the youngest members – simply pop in at any time between 2pm and 4pm. Children to be […]
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