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Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts, in collaboration with Guildford Festival of the Arts, are pleased to present their next exhibition from talented artists Geoffrey Pimlott and Hannah Walker. Join us for a Private View with talks from both artists on Thursday 3 September, 6.30pm - 8pm. GEOFFREY PIMLOTT (Hon Ret RWS) Eric Waugh, an […] |
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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 […]
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£24.25 – £27.25
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 […]
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£80.25 – £91.00
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3 events,
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 […]
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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 […]
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£7.00
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3 events,
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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 […]
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£45.25 – £50.75
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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Mix up your creative repertoire with Ink and Bleach. This workshop will introduce you to this extremely fun and experimental medium – if you like mixed media or wet on wet watercolour then you will love this type of creative play. With tutor support throughout and a range of projects to choose from to help […]
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£39.25 – £42.25
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Bateman’s is a Jacobean house set in the beautiful Sussex Weald, former home of Nobel prize winning author Rudyard Kipling and his wife. Enjoy a self-guided tour of the main house where volunteer guides in each room will share their knowledge of Kipling’s family tree and his connections to pre-Raphaelite artists and prime ministers. Take […]
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£24.00 – £42.00
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7 events,
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Come and join us for a mindful and creative break from everyday life. This workshop will introduce you to different ways to capture nature in art, with tutor support on hand to help you achieve your aims. This fun and relaxing workshop is an excellent way to unwind and bring your creative ideas to life. […]
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£39.25 – £42.25
Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. Writing forms covered include novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, shaping stories, creating characters, and guidelines on getting published. With an emphasis on individual development, there will be reading and discussion of your work in a […]
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£200.75 – £227.50
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Project Gemini (1965-66) was NASA’s bridge to the Moon. It taught NASA how astronauts could survive and work for extended periods in space. It also demonstrated the crucial technique of orbital rendezvous. How was this achieved? How did the future ‘first man on the Moon’ Neil Armstrong miraculously save himself and astronaut David Scott in […]
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£24.25 – £27.25
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 […] 
Participants 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 vocabulary around film and book reviews. You will also read short extracts and be encouraged to look at graded readers to expand your vocabulary and linguistic knowledge of […]
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£144.75 – £163.75
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 in informal conversations. You will also learn how to ask for directions, order food and drinks, book tickets and accommodation. Basic reading and writing will […]
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£144.75 – £163.75
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Vera Brittain is best known for A Testament of Youth, her memoir of the Great War 1914-18. This talk will look at her life up to and including the war years which she spent as a nurse. Particularly addressing her involvement with four young men who were to feature strongly in her life, and who […]
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£7.00
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3 events,
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to take your watercolours to the next level, this friendly course is for you. Work on your own projects with individual supportive guidance or follow optional weekly skill-building exercises. Create a least one finished watercolour by the end of the course. A materials list will be provided. […]
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£80.25 – £91.00
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The Booming Lovelies are back! Boomers Sharron Green, Trisha Broomfield and Heather Moulson are brimming with nostalgic tales and bursting to share their impressions of modern life. All set to poetry that will have you nodding in recognition and rippling with laughter. Since their last performance at the Guildford Institute they have toured the county […]
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£12.50 – £14.50
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2 events,
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GI Music Lounge After a successful evening at the GI in 2025 Vic Cracknell returns in more celebration of the music of the Great American Songbook. Vic on vocals with Andy Sturmey (piano), Joe Yeadon (double bass) and Robin Lowrey (drums). This time with added special guest Duncan Lamont Jr. on saxophone. Duncan has a long […]
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£15.00
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6 events,
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled […]
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£104.50 – £118.50
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Continuing through Part 3, experienced tutor Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing […]
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£104.50 – £118.50
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. For those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of the movements and explores related forms such as 24, 48 and sword. Students […]
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£104.50 – £118.50
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Tai Chi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial for health and balance. The cultivation of Chi (Qi) – the flow of energy – enables meditation through mindful movement of the body. Suitable […]
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£104.50 – £118.50
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, tutor Devdan will introduce Yang Style Tai Chi concentrating on short forms; a series of continuous, flowing movements which are performed slowly and gracefully. The forms are learnt gradually, posture […]
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£104.50 – £118.50
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3 events,
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Wordsworth describes poetry as ‘the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings... recollected in tranquillity.’ We will look at a selection of Wordsworth’s poems to examine this statement. Some poems will be familiar, but others less so. Copies of the poems will be provided. No prior knowledge needed.
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£20.25 – £23.00
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 […] |
3 events,
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 […]
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Iconic actress Diane Keaton sadly passed away in 2025, so we are celebrating her career by screening her popular film, The First Wives Club. Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and then settle down to watch this 1996 American comedy directed by Hugh Wilson, based on the 1992 novel of the same name by […]
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£7.00 – £8.00
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2 events,
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Cheese and wine are considered the perfect combination by many, but why do they work so well together? We’ll guide you through the essentials of creating perfect wine and cheese pairings. Discover why certain flavours complement each other and learn tips to impress at your next gathering. Whether you’re a wine enthusiast, a cheese lover, […]
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£46.25 – £48.50
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4 events,
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Please note this visit will now take place on Friday 18 September. Once a favoured medieval palace and then a Tudor royal residence, in the 1930s Eltham Palace was transformed by eccentric millionaires Stephen and Virginia Courtauld. Enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and then get a taste of their extravagant lifestyle on a […]
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£36.50 – £54.00
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to take your watercolours to the next level, this friendly course is for you. Work on your own projects with individual supportive guidance or follow optional weekly skill-building exercises. Create a least one finished watercolour by the end of the course. A materials list will be provided. […]
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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7 events,
Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts, in collaboration with Guildford Festival of the Arts, are pleased to present their next exhibition from talented artist John Walmsley. Spanning decades of extraordinary documentary photography, this exhibition traces John's artistic journey from his formative years at Guildford School of Art right up to recent town events. With a dedicated […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Continuing through Part 3, experienced tutor Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. For those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of the movements and explores related forms such as 24, 48 and sword. Students […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Tai Chi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial for health and balance. The cultivation of Chi (Qi) – the flow of energy – enables meditation through mindful movement of the body. Suitable […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, tutor Devdan will introduce Yang Style Tai Chi concentrating on short forms; a series of continuous, flowing movements which are performed slowly and gracefully. The forms are learnt gradually, posture […] |
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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. In this 10-week course, we’ll explore seven beautiful dance styles introduced throughout the course: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha cha, Samba, Rumba and Swing. Each lesson will […]
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£126.50 – £143.25
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 […] |
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Dr Stephen Fay of the University of Surrey will discuss the benefits of creative storytelling for people living with dementia. His research in this area began in Colombia in early 2020, made an urgent shift to digital delivery because of COVID-19, and is now back in the UK and building a tool for on-demand access […]
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£7.00
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3 events,
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This course explores Russian architecture and interiors through the lens of elite female patronage, focusing on palaces and other city projects instigated by royal women. Beginning around 1725 and moving through the imperial period, we will discuss, among others, Empresses Elizabeth and Catherine II, and the two Empress Consorts known after marriage as Maria Feodorovna […]
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£24.25 – £27.25
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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. In this 10-week course, we’ll explore seven beautiful dance styles introduced throughout the course: Waltz, Tango, Foxtrot, Cha cha, Samba, Rumba and Swing. Each lesson will […]
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£84.25 – £95.50
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4 events,
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Join fellow members in the Institute’s historic library for complimentary tea, coffee and cake. Then enjoy a short talk from one of the library’s knowledgeable volunteers who will delve into our extensive archives and bring some of the material and stories they find to life. This event is free of charge but advance booking is […]
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Whether you are a complete beginner or want to take your watercolours to the next level, this friendly course is for you. Work on your own projects with individual supportive guidance or follow optional weekly skill-building exercises. Create a least one finished watercolour by the end of the course. A materials list will be provided. […]
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GI Music Lounge Originally from South Africa and now based in Devon, Rowan Stuart creates atmospheric folk/pop music that explores the threshold between imagination and reality. With soulful vocals, expressive guitar playing, rhythmic grooves, and elegant cinematic production, he crafts songs rich in atmosphere, imagery, and detail. Rowan's work is rooted in a lifelong instinct […]
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£15.00 – £28.00
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6 events,
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Continuing through Part 3, experienced tutor Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. For those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of the movements and explores related forms such as 24, 48 and sword. Students […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Tai Chi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial for health and balance. The cultivation of Chi (Qi) – the flow of energy – enables meditation through mindful movement of the body. Suitable […]
Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. In this course, tutor Devdan will introduce Yang Style Tai Chi concentrating on short forms; a series of continuous, flowing movements which are performed slowly and gracefully. The forms are learnt gradually, posture […] |
3 events,
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 […] 
This course will look at the novels Far from the Madding Crowd and Tess of the D’Urbervilles considering the significance of Hardy’s depiction of nature, his ideas of fate and his depth of characterisation including the contrasting fates of the protagonists, Bathsheba and Tess. We will also look at some of Hardy’s later poems, featuring […]
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£80.25 – £91.00
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3 events,
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 […]
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Guildford rock 'n' roll music legends Mick Douglas and John Kelly, along with fellow musician and local history expert David Rose, will be back for another concert of classic songs from the 1950s and 60s. Mick and John were on the Guildford music scene in their teens, then turned professional, went to West Germany (like […]
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£8.00 – £10.00
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3 events,
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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 a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]
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£168.75 – £191.50
Western philosophy is usually divided into three great periods: Ancient; Medieval; Modern. This course considers some of the key elements in the thought of some of the great philosophers of the Modern period. These philosophers include Descartes, Leibniz, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Marx, and Wittgenstein.
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£159.25 – £177.00
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7 events,
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The dissolute and morally bankrupt Fyodor Karamazov is murdered, but which of his sons did it? No cosy murder-mystery, this masterpiece of world literature examines the questions that have beset humanity for centuries: good, evil, God, faith and free will. There is no need to have read the book but – spoiler alert! – the […]
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£17.00 – £19.50
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From ridicule to the world’s favourite art movement is quite a turnaround. The second half of the 19th century saw huge changes – technical, social and creative. The movement that became known as “Impressionism” developed out of these new developments. We will trace how all these changes contributed and how it became a “doorway” through […]
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£20.25 – £23.00
Whether you are a complete beginner or want to take your watercolours to the next level, this friendly course is for you. Work on your own projects with individual supportive guidance or follow optional weekly skill-building exercises. Create a least one finished watercolour by the end of the course. A materials list will be provided. […]
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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Join Duncan Wade for this course that will be ‘a little bit about all sorts of things.’ It is a great opportunity to find out more about taking pictures and the tools we use to do it. We will learn a little, try a little, and meet with other like-minded folk who are interested in […]
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£20.25 – £23.00
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In a year that features both Tracey Emin (b. 1963) and Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) in exhibitions at Tate Modern, it seems fitting to reflect on the way these two artists used their life experiences to express pleasure and pain in their works of art. In 2000 Mary McCartney photographed Tracey Emin as Frida Kahlo lying […]
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£20.25 – £23.00
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This event has now sold out. Discover Guildford through a different lens. Join award-winning documentary photographer John Walmsley for an immersive four-hour walk and workshop through the heart of the town centre. Learn to find compelling stories in everyday scenes, refine your eye, and capture images that truly resonate. You will begin with John at […]
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£45.00
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After Women in Art I (July 2026) which focuses on 19th century muses, Women in Art II moves us forward in time to focus on three iconic 20th century women artists. Enter French sculptor Louise Bourgeois, American painter Helen Frankenthaler and British painter Bridget Riley, plus a snapshot of where we are now and the […]
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£17.00 – £19.50
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Filkin’s Drift reimagine traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation. Their music captures the essence of their recent 870-mile walk of Wales’ coast, "weaving together a tapestry of shared experiences" (Songlines). Their compositions are sophisticated yet rooted in tradition, blending fiddle, guitar and "gorgeous vocal harmonies" (Folk Radio UK). "Committed and […]
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£15.00
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