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Hailed as one of western art’s greatest and most heroic achievements, the sheer scale of Michelangelo’s vision, technical prowess and physical stamina are unrivalled. Battling both fresco technique and murky Vatican politics, we follow the development of the Sistine Ceiling to its glorious finale. This is a repeat course.
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£33.75 – £38.25
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Increasing populations and the sprawl of London led to extensive 20th century Surrey building. Municipal buildings from grand Edwardian town halls to less distinguished civic centres followed local government reorganisations. We study the Surrey suburb, also ground-breaking individual homes including Oliver Hill’s Joldwynds and Patrick Gwynne’s The Homewood. Ecclesiastical architecture includes Guildford Cathedral, and nonconformist […]
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£84.25 – £95.50
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Learn the traditional “ink wash” technique, a unique approach that sits between drawing and painting which is Eastern in origin. Use tone to create dramatic contrasts of light when working with ink. Students will produce studies in landscapes, still life or figures based on chosen reference photos. Some experience of painting is required. A materials […]
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£50.75 – £57.25
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The Swing Riots of 1830 - 1832 took place against the increasing pauperisation of labourers. Riots began in Kent in November 1830 and swiftly spread across the counties of southern England. It was marked by attacks of arson against farmers and others, by the breaking of threshing machines, the sending of anonymous letters, demands for […]
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£7.00
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This course will take place over two consecutive days, Thursday 4 and Friday 5 March. Create a 30x30 cm abstract woodland-themed artwork in this hands-on mixed-media and resin workshop. Use tree bark, leaves, and other woodland treasures alongside texture pastes and other texturing materials. Finish with a clear or pigmented resin if you wish. This […]
£90.25 – £97.25
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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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In this workshop style course we explore family history through a powerful and often overlooked lens: emotion. Rather than focusing only on names, dates, and records, we examine how love, hate, loyalty, resentment, affection, and conflict shaped family decisions, relationships, and legacies. Using real genealogical sources - letters, census records, court documents, migration stories, and oral histories—we uncover the […]
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£76.25 – £86.00
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This lecture celebrates the glories of the city that was for many centuries the capital of a great European empire. Bill Bryson, the famous travel writer, declared that “A Martian coming to the Earth would unhesitatingly land at Vienna, thinking it the capital of the planet”. Uncover the glorious Ringstrasse boulevard circles and the old […]
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£7.00
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Seventy years ago, as the first Sputnik orbited between the Earth and the Moon, Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe began his design for the ‘Sky Garden’ on the roof of Harvey’s Department Store in Guildford. His concept was for a roof garden that would literally hang between the earth and the sky, reflecting the heavens in its […]
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£12.50 – £14.50
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As a single woman, Jane Austen was acutely aware of the pervasive marriage market, frequently mocking it. Her iconic novels end with marriages between the heroes and heroines but how does she present the single state prior to happy endings? My course will explore Austen’s presentation of singleness as both a desirable and undesirable condition […]
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£42.25 – £48.00
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GI Music Lounge Skinner & T'witch are an original, contemporary folk acoustic duo, performing folk, flamenco, and theatre-style songs. Drawing on music-hall and vaudeville traditions, Skinner & T’witch combine comedy and satire with folk, flamenco and theatre-style songs. Their influences include Flanders and Swann, Jake Thackray, Noel Coward, Kurt Weill, Leonard Cohen, Bert Jansch, and the […]
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£15.00
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Discover one of England’s finest historic houses, set in the heart of the Kent countryside. Steeped in over 650 years of history, this magnificent estate offers visitors the chance to explore grand medieval halls, beautifully maintained gardens, and picturesque parkland. Once a hunting Lodge for Henry VII, Penshurst Place has been home to the Sidney […]
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£73.00 – £75.00
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With Apollo 14, lunar exploration resumed, and with the carrying of the electric battery-powered Lunar Roving Vehicle from Apollo 15 onwards, at last serious scientific exploration could begin. However, Apollo was expensive and NASA was now focussing on Earth with the Space Transportation System (Space Shuttle). Thus, Apollos 18, 19 and 20 were cancelled. So, […]
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£25.50 – £28.50
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One of the most romantic themes in art and photography, this course will get you in the mood for those lighter evenings. You will use masking fluid, layering, lifting and wet-on-wet techniques to capture the atmosphere. Your tutor Songül will demonstrate the steps and methods in watercolour. Some experience with watercolour required. A materials list […]
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£50.25 – £57.25
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Take a guided 'walk' around the main sites and the back streets of the home of democracy. Athens wears its history with pride while also being a vibrant, modern city and this talk uses personal experiences, photographs and research to tell its unique story. Get a sense of how Athens dominated the ancient world and […]
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£7.00
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Join Kate Alger, a local artist-printmaker and freelance tutor, for this creative workshop. Experiment with a range of different drawing materials and be inspired by the beginnings of spring. Suitable for all abilities. All materials provided.
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£30.50 – £35.50
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In this workshop you will learn different plaiting techniques, based on European and Native American traditions. You will make flat decorative bands. Use narrow ones for individualistic shoelaces and trims matching favourite clothes. Wider ones can make belts or uniquely recognisable luggage straps. Practice the techniques then pick colours to finger-weave handles for a personal […]
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£30.50 – £33.50
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The King’s Speech recounts King George VI’s unexpected rise to the throne and his struggle with a severe stammer as Britain faces the brink of WWII. With the help of unconventional speech therapist Lionel Logue, he embarks on a journey to find his voice and confidence as a leader. Praised for its outstanding performance by Colin […]
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£7.00 – £8.00
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Join us for an evening of fun, laughter and fundraising to support the work of the Guildford Institute. Gather your friends and make up your own team (max. 6 people) or come solo and join forces with others for a chance to win a grand prize. So, bring your favourite snacks, grab a drink from […]
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£8.00
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A celebration of spring always includes the arrival of birds. This class will feature some marvellous poems about birds by a variety of poets. Copies of the poems will be provided.
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£21.25 – £24.25
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Telling stories is one of humankind’s oldest preoccupations. For millennia, it was the basis of their most important art, to explain origins, beliefs and history. It remains important, but perhaps in different ways in our own time. What does it mean to you? This is a discussion based class - prompts will be sent to […]
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£17.00 – £19.50
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Charles Robert Darwin was an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, widely known for his contributions to evolutionary biology. Discover how his voyage on the HMS Beagle, and a stop in the Galapagos, led to the publishing, many years later, of his famous book, 'On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection'. Angela will […]
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Create an abstract or semi-abstract piece on a 30x30 cm wooden artboard using collage paper and a variety of texturing materials, such as tapes and handmade textured paper. Enjoy making your own collage paper, develop your composition, and enhance it with pigments such as alcohol inks. Open to all levels, this relaxed session invites you […]
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£67.75 – £72.25
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