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The introduction of British designer and artist Edward Burne-Jones to painter and poet Dante Gabriel Rosetti by Vernon Lushington of Cobham helped to lead the second phase of the Pre-Raphaelite art movement. Dr David Taylor, a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and Chairman of the Surrey History Trust, is a well-known historian, writer, and […]
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Travel by coach for a magical winter afternoon and evening at Glow Wild, the spectacular illuminated trail at Wakehurst. Arriving in the late afternoon, you'll have time to experience the transformation from dusk to darkness as enchanting light installations bring the gardens and woodland landscapes to life. Wander along the beautifully lit trail, discover stunning […]
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£42.00 – £44.00
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Join local artist Kate for some festive fun! Using air dry clay, you will learn several different ways to make your own Christmas decorations to keep, or to gift to friends and family. Please bring an empty shoebox (or similar) to take your creations home in. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided. Please dress […]
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£32.50 – £35.50
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What can historians actually know about the Nativity stories, how those accounts were formed, and how later tradition shaped what Christmas came to mean? Using historical methods, textual analysis, and cultural context, the workshop separates evidence from interpretation while respecting the significance of the story in religious and cultural history.
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£25.50 – £28.50
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GI Music Lounge Jazz singer and entertainer Ian Shaw returns to the Guildford Institute for his inimitable one-man powerhouse show to explore the joys, tears and sheer horror of the festive season. Join this mischievous artist for a cracker of a show, after yet another right old figgy pud of a year. Expect seasonal songs and razor-sharp comedy. Ian […]
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£22.00
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Brighten your December with splashes of dazzling azure and sapphire blue in this illustrated talk guiding you through the Royal Academy’s sparkling Painting the Riviera exhibition (ending 31 January). Discover art by Monet, Matisse, Braque and many others, all inspired by the spectacular natural light in this sun-kissed region that still fascinates and draws us […]
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£17.00 – £19.50
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From the Roman period until today, images of the Nativity have featured in Western Art. We shall trace the changes in religious depictions, and representations of the Holy Family, arriving at the more secular images of today. This is a reworked version of last year's lecture.
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£17.00 – £19.50
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Painted over 500 years apart, Picasso and Uccello both turn to the subject of war in large scale paintings. Coming out of very different societies and circumstances, their attitudes to war and how to make a painting are equally contrasting and result in a fascinating comparison.
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£17.00 – £19.50
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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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Join Institute staff, trustees and volunteers for a social event to celebrate the festive season. Enjoyed mulled wine and mince pies, with Christmas music playing as the perfect accompaniment! Don't forget members get 10% off in V Café on Thursdays
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£8.00
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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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Please note that due to scheduling conflicts, this course will now take place on Monday 14 December. Join guitarist Nicolas Meier and pianist Alex Hutton to enjoy an engaging afternoon of period jazz standards. Together, they will perform and explain ‘Blue Note’ sound, examining the style, albums, compositions, distinctive sound, and techniques that shaped this iconic […]
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£21.25 – £24.25
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A festive feast of Christmas poems! Take a break from your festive preparations and enjoy some poetry in this interactive session. Copies of poems will be provided.
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£21.25 – £24.25
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The lessons from the Apollo 1 mission were learned, however, it looked like the USSR would now win the race. NASA took an enormous risk with the first crewed flight of a Saturn V – it would go to the Moon. The Apollo 8 gamble paid off, and following Apollo 10 NASA was ready to take the final […]
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Join our returning costumed-speaker Jonathan for a dramatised reading of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’. Delivered much as Dickens would have, using different voices, gestures and mannerisms to portray the various characters. See Scrooge, The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future, Tiny Tim, and Bob Cratchit brought to life before your very eyes. A […]
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