Patchings Festival 2023

THU 13th – FRI 14th – SAT 15th  JULY

We are delighted to announce details of this year’s Festival.
Join us as we celebrate 30 years, in bringing together well known artists, artisans and art materials from across the country and further a field.

Regulars will notice new and exciting additions including an extra Festival Marquee featuring a programme of demonstrations in oil and acrylic, a brand new experience with the Royal Society’s Marquee, along with changes to the refreshment area featuring a variety of food outlets.

As always the Patchings ARTfest aims to bring  together the art world and those who enjoy art,  for an experience of seeing, buying and doing. We look forward to welcoming you to Patchings this summer.

Click on the Logos below and you will discover the show highlights / Listings

St Cuthberts Mill Demonstrations

THU 13th – FRI 14th – SAT 15th  JULY

THU 13th – FRI 14th – SAT 15th  JULY

We work with our partners at TYG Tickets to handle our Advanced Ticket Sales. By clicking on the button you will be taken to the TYG Ticket website where you can purchase your entry tickets and also demonstration tickets for the St Cuthberts Mill and Art Profile Festival Marquees.
You can also purchase Advanced tickets over the telephone through the
Patchings Reception on 0115 9653479 (10am – 4pm Wednesday to Sunday). Postage costs will apply. For GROUPS over 10 you can either buy on-line through the website alternatively you can  download our PDF Booking Form and send it to us with a cheque.

In celebration of the festival’s 30th year, ten selected artists from the Royal Societies, exhibiting and working in an informal setting. A special opportunity to meet these prestigious artists throughout the festival.

Andrew Farmer ROI
Chris Slater
David Curtis VPRSMA ROI
David Howell PPRSMA
Graham Webber ROI IEA,
Haidee-Jo Summers ROI RSMA
Jenny Aitken ARSMA
John Walsom ROI RSMA
Roger Dellar ROI PS RI
Ruth Fitton AROI