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Guildford Arts Exhibition: Sights of Summer
Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts are happy to welcome you to visit their next exhibition celebrating local artists: COLLEEN CONTI, PAINTER Colleen is a Sussex landscape artist living and working […]
2 events,
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Join us in V Café on alternate Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we aim to provide a welcoming space for individuals […]
3 events,
The Wonderful World of Caspar David Friedrich – GI 24 004 (Face to Face)
The Wonderful World of Caspar David Friedrich – GI 24 004 (Face to Face)
Born in Greifswald, Pomerania in 1774, Caspar David Friedrich was an artist whose work epitomised the concepts of the nineteenth century Romantic movement, providing the viewer with an emotional response […]
WOTW Talk: Barnes Wallis – Surrey Genius – T329 (Face to Face)
WOTW Talk: Barnes Wallis – Surrey Genius – T329 (Face to Face)
Sir Barnes Wallis was an English engineer and inventor at the forefront of aviation progress. Best known for the bouncing bomb used in WWII but also other successful projects including […]
3 events,
Visit By Coach: King John’s House and Romsey Abbey – V116
Visit By Coach: King John’s House and Romsey Abbey – V116
A visit to these two venues offers a true journey through time. Enjoy tea, coffee and a Danish pastry at Miss Moody’s Tudor Tea Room on arrival at King John’s […]
Stitch and Sip social craft group
Stitch and Sip social craft group
Come along to our informal, community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along […]
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1 event,
Guildford Arts Exhibition
Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts are pleased to offer the next exhibition of talented local artists: NADIA McNEVA, Plasticine Artist Nadezda Makhneva (Nadia McNeva) is a self-taught Plasticine Artist. Plasticine […]
3 events,
Plein Air Experiments – GI 24 021 (Face to Face)
Plein Air Experiments – GI 24 021 (Face to Face)
Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled. Come and spend a relaxing day drawing or painting outdoors in Guildford, with tutor Sarah on hand to help and guide you with your […]
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. All forms are covered, including novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, […]
4 events,
The Wonderful World of Caspar David Friedrich – GI 24 004 (Face to Face)
The Wonderful World of Caspar David Friedrich – GI 24 004 (Face to Face)
Born in Greifswald, Pomerania in 1774, Caspar David Friedrich was an artist whose work epitomised the concepts of the nineteenth century Romantic movement, providing the viewer with an emotional response […]
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Join us in V Café on alternate Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we aim to provide a welcoming space for individuals […]
WOTW Talk: Petworth and Dorking Emigration 1832–37 – T330 (Face to Face)
WOTW Talk: Petworth and Dorking Emigration 1832–37 – T330 (Face to Face)
In the early nineteenth century poor rural workers were not well placed to raise the costs of emigration but, after the Swing Riots, there were a number of assisted emigration […]
3 events,
Beth Chatto and Derek Jarman: Pebbles and Gravel – GI 24 049 (Face to Face)
Beth Chatto and Derek Jarman: Pebbles and Gravel – GI 24 049 (Face to Face)
In June 1990, plantswoman and garden designer Beth Chatto and garden writer Christopher Lloyd took a picnic on the beach at Dungeness, Kent. They stumbled on a fine Santolina plant […]
X is for Russian and Soviet Women Artists – GI 24 001
X is for Russian and Soviet Women Artists – GI 24 001
X is for “Художницa” (Khudozhnitsa), the Russian word for ‘woman artist’. Expert lecturer Dr Louise Hardiman invites you to explore women’s art in Russia and the Soviet Union, beginning in […]
2 events,
Fabulous French – Upper Intermediate Level – GI 24 055 (Face to Face)
Fabulous French – Upper Intermediate Level – GI 24 055 (Face to Face)
This upper intermediate level course will continue to build on oral skills, encouraging interaction within the class and the expression of opinions in a relaxed atmosphere. Homework will be set […]
1 event,
1 event,
7 events,
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Paint an Autumn Forest Scene – GI 24 022 (Face to Face)
Paint an Autumn Forest Scene – GI 24 022 (Face to Face)
Autumn colours are beautiful in many parts of the world, particularly in forests and woodlands. In this course tutor Songül will demonstrate simple ways of capturing tree trunks and other […]
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Taichi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
9 events,
Painting and Drawing – Exploring Media – GI 24 023 (Face to Face)
Painting and Drawing – Exploring Media – GI 24 023 (Face to Face)
This course is for those who want to learn practical art skills across painting and drawing media, while relaxing and socialising with other likeminded individuals. We will create practical, fun, […]
Global Philosophy: Existentialism and Freedom – GI 24 070 (Face to Face)
Global Philosophy: Existentialism and Freedom – GI 24 070 (Face to Face)
How does existentialism challenge societal norms? In what ways can we find meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe? Through lively discussions and insightful analysis, we will delve into the concepts […]
Advanced Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 057 (Face to Face)
Advanced Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 057 (Face to Face)
This course is designed to take your knowledge and understanding of the Italian language and culture to a level where you feel comfortable discussing lifestyles, personal preferences, wellbeing, and current […]
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. All forms are covered, including novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, […]
Upper Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 058 (Face to Face)
Upper Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 058 (Face to Face)
In this course, students will go beyond talking about personal events and branch out to describing cultural events and entertainment. You will learn how to understand the news and build […]
Lower Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 059 (Face to Face)
Lower Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 059 (Face to Face)
The course communicative aims are to learn how to talk about daily routines and hobbies, work, accommodation, and the area where one lives, express likes and dislikes. You will look […]
Beginners and Refreshers Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 060 (Face to Face)
Beginners and Refreshers Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 060 (Face to Face)
This foundation course is for people with no or little knowledge of the Italian language and culture and will enable the participants to feel comfortable when exchanging basic personal information […]
Beginners Spanish – Term 3 – GI 24 061 (Face to Face)
Beginners Spanish – Term 3 – GI 24 061 (Face to Face)
This course aims to teach students to communicate in everyday situations and exchange information on familiar and routine matters. This course will enable you to 'get by' on holiday. The […]
5 events,
Poetic Genius – GI 24 063 (Face to Face)
Poetic Genius – GI 24 063 (Face to Face)
Samuel Taylor Coleridge said that a poem is the result of “the poetic genius itself…sustains and modifies the images, thoughts and emotions of the poet’s own mind”. Enjoy a special […]
Visit by Coach: Painshill & West Horsley Place – V117
Visit by Coach: Painshill & West Horsley Place – V117
SADLY THIS VISIT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST During this visit to two venues you will first enjoy a 20-minute introductory talk with tea and coffee at […]
Stoicism and the Art of Living: Impermanence, Loss, and Death – GI 24 071 (Face to Face)
Stoicism and the Art of Living: Impermanence, Loss, and Death – GI 24 071 (Face to Face)
The Stoics accepted that death, our own and that of others, was an inevitable part of life. Their acceptance of death is rooted in their world view that change and […]
Upper Intermediate Spanish – Term 1 – GI 24 062 (Face to Face)
Upper Intermediate Spanish – Term 1 – GI 24 062 (Face to Face)
This course has a practical approach aiming to build confidence in language learning and everyday situations. It will combine Spanish language with exploration of art, history, films, literature, and music. […]
4 events,
Dementia Friendly Creative Connections – C003 (Face to Face)
Dementia Friendly Creative Connections – C003 (Face to Face)
Join Jeanette and Amanda from Open Access Arts for five welcoming and inspiring mornings, where people living with dementia can meet and enjoy all the benefits of engaging in creative […]
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In […]
Introducing Yinka Shonibare CBE RA – GI 24 002
Introducing Yinka Shonibare CBE RA – GI 24 002
Yinka Shonibare CBE RA is one of the UK’s leading artists. His interdisciplinary practice explores race, class, and cultural identity through a post-colonial lens. Curator Beth Hughes, who co-curated the […]
5 events,
Fabulous French – Upper Intermediate Level – GI 24 055 (Face to Face)
Fabulous French – Upper Intermediate Level – GI 24 055 (Face to Face)
This upper intermediate level course will continue to build on oral skills, encouraging interaction within the class and the expression of opinions in a relaxed atmosphere. Homework will be set […]
Paint an Abstract Seascape with Acrylic – GI 24 024 (Face to Face)
Paint an Abstract Seascape with Acrylic – GI 24 024 (Face to Face)
In this workshop you will learn how to paint an abstract seascape scene with a variety of acrylic paints and techniques, such as paint pouring. You will play with colour […]
Coffee Painting Workshop – GI 24 025 (Face to Face)
Coffee Painting Workshop – GI 24 025 (Face to Face)
Join Laura for an afternoon of fun and creativity painting with coffee! In this workshop you will learn basic sketching techniques and how to paint with this unusual pigment. In […]
Stitch and Sip social craft group
Stitch and Sip social craft group
Come along to our informal, community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along […]
1 event,
2 events,
Photographing Guildford’s Town Churches – GI 24 075 (Face to Face)
Photographing Guildford’s Town Churches – GI 24 075 (Face to Face)
Join photographer Mike for a fascinating ‘photo-walk’ around Guildford to look at and photograph the exteriors of the four main town centre churches. We will view the buildings to get […]
6 events,
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Taichi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
9 events,
Painting and Drawing – Exploring Media – GI 24 023 (Face to Face)
Painting and Drawing – Exploring Media – GI 24 023 (Face to Face)
This course is for those who want to learn practical art skills across painting and drawing media, while relaxing and socialising with other likeminded individuals. We will create practical, fun, […]
Advanced Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 057 (Face to Face)
Advanced Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 057 (Face to Face)
This course is designed to take your knowledge and understanding of the Italian language and culture to a level where you feel comfortable discussing lifestyles, personal preferences, wellbeing, and current […]
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 24 018 (Face to Face)
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. All forms are covered, including novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, […]
Upper Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 058 (Face to Face)
Upper Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 058 (Face to Face)
In this course, students will go beyond talking about personal events and branch out to describing cultural events and entertainment. You will learn how to understand the news and build […]
British Landscape Art: Late Victorians and British Impressionists – GI 24 005 (Face to Face)
British Landscape Art: Late Victorians and British Impressionists – GI 24 005 (Face to Face)
Late Victorian Landscape painters, including Millais, MacWhirter, Leader, Farquharson, and Graham, created large scale spectacular pictures for England’s new public art galleries and industrial patrons. Meanwhile the ‘British Impressionists’, influenced […]
Lower Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 059 (Face to Face)
Lower Intermediate Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 059 (Face to Face)
The course communicative aims are to learn how to talk about daily routines and hobbies, work, accommodation, and the area where one lives, express likes and dislikes. You will look […]
Beginners and Refreshers Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 060 (Face to Face)
Beginners and Refreshers Italian – Term 1 – GI 24 060 (Face to Face)
This foundation course is for people with no or little knowledge of the Italian language and culture and will enable the participants to feel comfortable when exchanging basic personal information […]
Beginners Spanish – Term 3 – GI 24 061 (Face to Face)
Beginners Spanish – Term 3 – GI 24 061 (Face to Face)
This course aims to teach students to communicate in everyday situations and exchange information on familiar and routine matters. This course will enable you to 'get by' on holiday. The […]
5 events,
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
Join us in V Café on alternate Wednesday mornings at our ‘chatter and natter’ table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we aim to provide a welcoming space for individuals […]
Upper Intermediate Spanish – Term 1 – GI 24 062 (Face to Face)
Upper Intermediate Spanish – Term 1 – GI 24 062 (Face to Face)
This course has a practical approach aiming to build confidence in language learning and everyday situations. It will combine Spanish language with exploration of art, history, films, literature, and music. […]
Mixed Media Collage Continued – GI 24 079 (Face to Face)
Mixed Media Collage Continued – GI 24 079 (Face to Face)
In this course, you will combine different mediums to create work that incorporates two or more art forms. Learn how the mediums can interact with each other; experiment with craft […]
WOTW: The Stylish Art of the Paris Metro – T331 (Face to Face)
WOTW: The Stylish Art of the Paris Metro – T331 (Face to Face)
Opened in 1900, the Paris Metro immediately became famous for its Art Nouveau entrances and designs. In the decades since 1945, the Metro has added further to its allure by […]
5 events,
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In […]
Dementia Friendly Creative Connections – C003 (Face to Face)
Dementia Friendly Creative Connections – C003 (Face to Face)
Join Jeanette and Amanda from Open Access Arts for five welcoming and inspiring mornings, where people living with dementia can meet and enjoy all the benefits of engaging in creative […]
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
French Conversation – GI 24 056 (Face to Face)
Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In […]
Drums and Percussion in Jazz and World Music – GI 24 068 (Face to Face)
Drums and Percussion in Jazz and World Music – GI 24 068 (Face to Face)
Join guitarist Nicolas Meier and percussionist and drummer Demi Garcia Sabat, as they look at the drums and percussion in jazz and world music. They will explore sound, function and […]
4 events,
Threaded Tales: A Journey Through the History of Embroidery – GI 24 050 (Face to Face and Online)
Threaded Tales: A Journey Through the History of Embroidery – GI 24 050 (Face to Face and Online)
In this course we will trace the rich history of this intricate craft from its ancient origins to contemporary innovations. Explore the cultural significance of embroidery in various civilisations, from […]
Introduction to Needle Felting – GI 24 014 (Face to Face)
Introduction to Needle Felting – GI 24 014 (Face to Face)
During this workshop you will create a landscape using needle felting. Arrange dyed, unspun sheep’s wool and other fibres into a picture and fuse the image into a textile using […]
Family History Workshop: Uncovering Family Secrets – GI 24 035 (Face to Face and Online)
Family History Workshop: Uncovering Family Secrets – GI 24 035 (Face to Face and Online)
In this workshop we will delve into the intricate tapestry of genealogy and family history, uncovering hidden narratives and untold stories. Using case studies based on your own family tree, […]
1 event,
1 event,
6 events,
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 2 – GI 24 037 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 24 039 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 24 041 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 24 043 (Face to Face)
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Taichi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial […]
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 1 – GI 24 045 (Face to Face)
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Tutor Devdan has been practising Tai Chi almost […]