Aspiring artists can get expert inspiration for their next project at a series of talks.

Throughout March, Maidstone Museum will be welcoming guest speakers with an eye for design to talk about art restoration, home decor and architecture.

The talks will take place weekly, from Saturday, March 4 to Saturday, March 25, at the museum. Each talk starts at 11.30am and costs £6 to attend.

You can also book tickets to all four talks for £20 online here.

The first talk, hosted by Dr Twigs Way, is perfect for those with green fingers as it’s all about the rise of suburban gardens.

The talk will explore how homeowners can create their own backyard utopias and give advice on how to make your own garden as beautiful as possible.

The second talk, on Saturday, March 11, will be led by the President of the Maidstone Art Society, Nick Hampshire.

Nick will be discussing his work as an art dealer and picture restorer, with before and after illustrations showing his restoration projects.

On Saturday, March 18, there will be a fascinating insight into Maidstone’s historic buildings with the Maidstone Museum Public Programming Manager, Lyn Palmer.

Visitors who have an interest in local history can learn about how the museum’s buildings have evolved over the centuries and the families that have decorated, lived and worked in them.

The final talk of the month is from Lucy Ellis, who will be giving advice on wallpaper and how it can be used to transform a room.

For those who are thinking about giving their home a spruce up this spring, there will be plenty of tips on wallpaper patterns, colour and application, as well as a look back at the history of how this home decor has been used in the past.

Cllr Claudine Russell, Lead Member for Leisure and Arts at Maidstone Borough Council, said: “These four talks will give an interesting insight into the history of our love of art, decorating our homes and gardens and how this has changed over the years.

“They will also look at the wonderful museum buildings, peeling back the layers of time to reveal the sometimes murky past.”