The 2017 Patchings Festival of Art, Craft & Photography opens on Thursday with the chance to meet over 250 artists, photographers, craft makers and designers selling and demonstrating. Opportunities to take part in hands-on-workshops, try and purchase art materials and much more, all set in 60 Acres of Nottinghamshire countryside.

If you are visiting, make sure you come and see us in marquee 26, where you can claim a £5 cashback on your entry ticket, receive your first three issues of Leisure Painter and/or The Artist at half price and choose a FREE gift from Daler-Rowney worth up to £25 when you take out a subscription. You will also be able to watch regular painting demonstrations by Tim Fisher and Barry Herniman in our marquee throughout the festival, see our fabulous Open Art Exhibitions and much more.

The Festival runs from Thursday July 13 to Sunday 16, from 10am to 5pm each day (gates open from 9am).

Click here for full details and to plan your visit.

View all exhibited, highly commended and award-winning paintings in The Artist and Leisure Painter Open Art Exhibitions by clicking here. Make sure you vote for your favourites to win The People's Choice Awards.