The Creative Arts Festival is a week of creativity, performances and workshops which cover a wide range of artistic talents.
This year the festival also includes a photographic gallery as well as an art gallery, a beauty paegent, variety show and a Summer Fair.
Ticket prices - to keep it simple we are having weekly and daily passes. The standard weekly pass does not include the Photography workshop or Summer Time Swing. There are a few select workshops that are very specific to an artistic field which can be booked individually below.
If you would like to exhibit your art or photography please email sainthillphotos@gmail.com before the 18th of July. There is no charge to exhibit and artists are welcome to display pieces for sale. We retain the right to select what is displayed.
The festival opens on the 28th of July with a programme of delightful chamber music followed by afternoon cream tea.
Ages: 13+
Christoph Roth is a senior VFX Producer with over 16 years of experience in the world of cinematography and art. During his career so far he has produced various nominated Commercials, TV Shows and films including feature films such as “Guardians Of The Galaxy”, “Transformers The Last Knight”, and his Emmy Award winning episode for “Game of Thrones”. He shares great knowledge and insight in the overall scope of movie making from all aspects including his specialty in VFX.
Limited attendees Admittance: Free Ages: 13+
Learn the basics of cartoon illustration and caricatures at a fun and creative workshop with Artists Dave Press.
Ages: Any
Want tips and advice from the pros, come to our instant beauty workshop hosted by local stylists Michael and Becki Todd.
Ages: Any
A fun workshop where kids can get hands on and create their own food. It might get messy, but it will taste delicious.
Ages: Under 16
Our Beauty Pageant will be hosted by Miss Guatemala Intercontinental. Applicants are being accepted between the ages of 4 and 16 and should come with their own outfits. All applicants will be professionally photographed. We do recommend applicants take advantage of the hair and make-up workshop earlier in the day.
Ages: Any
At this workshop you will be learn to design and make your own picture frames as well as other items. Taught by two professional capenters, they will show you how to manipulate wood into whatever you can imagine.
Ages: Any
Ages: Any
Professional dancer and studio teacher, Serena Ramzy is taking a short break from her International Tour to host a workshop on the Art of Dance. Serena dances a wide variety of dance from Classic Egyption to Flamenco. This is going to be a highly energetic workshop and a lot of fun.
Ages: Any
This practical, hands-on workshop is brought to you by Grays of Westminster where you will get to work with professional photographers and models.
This is a half day workshop aimed at amateur and intermediate level photographers.
You will learn how to get the most out of your model, shooting on location, framing and compostion, choosing your backgrounds, portraits and colour, basics of lighting, shooting in harsh light and shooting in golden hour. Attendees need to bring their own cameras.
Limited attendees Admittance: £30 Ages: 13+
Ages: Any
Learn the Senior Datum on how to draw anything at this practical, hands-on workshop with Kirsteen Lyons BA (Hons). It begins with creating a piece of art, followed by tutorials on art, techniques and application and then the recreation of the original piece of art so that students can see their progress for themselves – right in front of their eyes.
Ages: Any
Ever thought about learning how to do Face Painting. Come to our workshop and learn the basic techniques and tricks to get you started.
Ages: Any
There are some exceptionally talented people hosting this workshop and if you have ever wondered how to make your cake look like a masterpiece then this is the workshop for you. Whether you are just a beginner or you have experience we can help you take it to the next level.
Ages: Any
Ages: Any
Our street dance workshop is an opportunity to explore choreography in a short intensive class rather than a full course. Learn inspiring routines and choreography hosted by Nexgen dance studio.
Ages: Any
Ages: Any
Ages: Any
Ages: Any
Being a successful professional artist can be a challenge, but it is the dream all artists work toward. At this workshop you will learn from Gill Bustamente, a full time professional artist, who has successfully sold hundreds of her paintings.
Ages: Any
Want to learn some home-cooked specialties. Here is your chance. Natalia Garside is cracking out some of her favourite recipies to share at this workshop where you will get to take home whatever you create!
Ages: Any.
Make pasta from raw ingredients with a real Italian. You can even make your own pasta designs.
Ages: Any.
Boutique Craft Stalls, Face Painting, Inflatables, BBQ, Watergun Arena, Bubble Football, Live Painting, Body Marbling and Outdoor Art and Photo Galleries
Ages: Any.
The Beauty Pageant runs throughout the day with workshops with Miss Guatemala Intercontinental. The Pageant finale will be a fashion show at the evening Variety Show where the winners will be announced.
Ages: 4+.
A mix of street dancers, singers and performers from the local area will wow you out of your seat with their spellbinding show. Rehearsals start at 13:00. Show starts at 19:00
Joining The Jive Aces this year are international jazz singer and BBC Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal, West-End star Cassidy Janson, singer-songwriter and son of skiffle legend Lonnie, Peter Donegan and Jim and Serena from Bamboozle as well as DJs Swing Out Si and Eight-Beat Mac