Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts, in collaboration with Guildford Festival of the Arts, are pleased to present their next exhibition from talented artists Marilyn Cudmore and Robyn Horsburgh. Join us for a Private View with talks from both artists on Thursday 6 August, 6.30pm - 8pm. Marilyn Cudmore The main focus for her work is […]
Religion has played a highly important part in the lives of human beings. This course is an introduction to the foundations of two great religions of the Middle East: Judaism and Christianity. It considers their origins and early historical development, their key texts and beliefs and some of their key practices, as well as their […]
Please note that the date of this course has changed to 29 July (originally 22 July). If you are curious about how to use watercolour pencils, then join Songül for this fun course! This versatile medium is portable, convenient and easy to use indoors or outdoors. Watercolour pencils can be used both wet and dry, […]
The European Space Agency must be one of the best kept secrets in the UK! Countries of Europe have been co-operating on space science for 50 years and have achieved some spectacular successes. You will learn about our contribution to the International Space Station and about Europe’s own Space Port in South America, from where […]
Elizabeth Gaskell gives us a fascinating and unique insight into life in mid-19th century Britain in her popular novels. We will delve into the history behind her work with themes ranging from industrial life to the rigid social conventions of middle-class life, and the restrictions placed on women as they struggled for financial stability and […]
Come and join us for some mindful and creative time out playing with collage. This fun and experimental workshop is an excellent way to relax and bring your creative ideas to life introducing you to a fun and flexible way to create. Just bring your imagination, your creative flair, and your apron! No prior knowledge […]
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
When the Falkland Islands are mentioned, they are most commonly associated with the 1982 conflict between Britain and Argentina. This talk will explore 450 years of Falkland Island history from early explorers to the present day (touching only briefly on the 1982 conflict) to illustrate that the islands have a much more complex history than […]
Join Carol for a fun morning of pottery painting. Choose from a range of items including figurines, bowls, plates and more. Take your time designing and painting your own piece of pottery using vibrant paints and design tools. Perfect for all ages – from 4 to 100; no experience needed, let your imagination and creativity […]
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 any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […]
This session is dedicated to the characters and settings of Alessandro Baricco's Senza Sangue. The class will cover an introduction to the author, an overview of the plot and a deeper analysis of the characters and language from selected parts of the book. Participants are encouraged to send a list of questions they would like […]
These two sessions are dedicated to exploring a few lesser-known arias from Italian Opera. We will look at the lyrics before watching/listening to recordings. An introduction about the composer, the period and the artists will be shared in both English and Italian, together with information and links to the content used if you wish to […]
Since the days when Jesus walked the paths across Galilee and Judea, the Christian Church has been deeply divided about the fundamental human topics of love and sex. This course will seek to both chart the changes in attitudes across the past 2000 years and explore the reasons for it. This course will look at […]
This talk will explore the first case (1985) solved using new DNA techniques. You will learn how the process works and more on some famous cases using DNA, including ‘The King in the Car Park’, the discovery of the body of Richard III The last Russian Royal family. The talk will finish with a look […]
The session is centred on Cristina Comencini's film Va’ Dove ti Porta il Cuore. There will be an introduction to the director and her intention behind filming this story, based on Susanna Tamaro's book. The analysis will centre on the main character’s importance to the plot development with some loose references to the book. At […]
These two sessions are dedicated to exploring a few lesser-known arias from Italian Opera. We will look at the lyrics before watching/listening to recordings. An introduction about the composer, the period and the artists will be shared in both English and Italian, together with information and links to the content used if you wish to […]
Known as America's ‘man-in-space’ program, Project Mercury (1958-63) was the program through which the newly created US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) learned to put a man into orbit, to understand the technical requirements and medical effects of entering an unknown environment, and to bring him back alive. How did the NASA and the […]
Since the days when Jesus walked the paths across Galilee and Judea, the Christian Church has been deeply divided about the fundamental human topics of love and sex. This course will seek to both chart the changes in attitudes across the past 2000 years and explore the reasons for it. This course will look at […]
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
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 any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […]
Since the days when Jesus walked the paths across Galilee and Judea, the Christian Church has been deeply divided about the fundamental human topics of love and sex. This course will seek to both chart the changes in attitudes across the past 2000 years and explore the reasons for it. This course will look at […]
This is a taster session. Welcome to the enchanting world of Ballroom and Latin-American dances! Experienced tutor, Eszter will gently guide you through the basic movements of some of the most popular dance styles. Over this course, we’ll explore four beautiful dance styles from the International and American Styles: Waltz, Tango, Cha Cha and Rumba. […]
Would you like to complete a cryptic crossword? Can you solve a couple of clues – maybe you recognise an anagram – but are then stumped? Many heads are better than one, so come along to this hands-on workshop, led by long-time crossword compiler and editor Susan Purcell, and we’ll tackle a crossword from one […]
In the early 17th century, immigrant Flemish artists brought a new realism and sophistication to British portraiture. They included Daniel Mytens, Peter Lely, and – most spectacularly – Anthony Van Dyck. The course also covers the civil war and commonwealth period, including native-born painters William Dobson and the talented miniaturist Samuel Cooper as we explore […]
Since the days when Jesus walked the paths across Galilee and Judea, the Christian Church has been deeply divided about the fundamental human topics of love and sex. This course will seek to both chart the changes in attitudes across the past 2000 years and explore the reasons for it. This course will look at […]
Join us on Wednesday mornings at our 'chatter and natter' table. Run by our friendly table volunteers, we provide a welcoming space for individuals to come together to meet, chat and socialise over a hot drink. One conversation can make all the difference! Pop in anytime from 10.30am - 11.30am The group will either meet […]
This talk tells you about Charlie's life before he became a superstar. His childhood years in poverty, in and out of the workhouse in Lambeth, and then as a child performer in the theatre and as a young comedian in the music hall. Learn more about how he was discovered and how many of his […]
Traditional tapestries were made by weaving rather than embroidery on canvas or cloth. Learn the basics in this one-day workshop then start to weave a simple landscape, to your own design or one provided. We will work on simple frame looms with a variety of cotton and woollen threads. Please bring a pair of sharp […]
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 any projects that you're working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needleprint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle. Anything goes! Stitch & Sip meet on […]
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