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Guildford Arts and Guildford Institute are pleased to welcome their next two talented, local artists. This is sure to be a fascinating mix of textile, print work, painting and photography by: Laura Ribatallada Laura is a versatile artist who seamlessly transitions between the realms of painting and photography. Her keen eye for capturing the essence […]
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 30 years. Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students should have completed Part 1 before […]
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Enjoy writing poetry, avoiding the mystique that sometimes inhibits people! Poetry is a vehicle for feelings, narrative and above all, imagery, and music. Memory is an important facet of both memoirs and, often, poetry. We will consider examples of published poetry and memoir extracts. Reading and discussion of your […]
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 30 years. Continuing through Part 3, Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang […]
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 30 years. This course is for those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, beneficial for health and meditation, used to help cultivate Chi (Qi) for balance and the flow of energy. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow […]
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 30 years. On this course, Devdan will guide students through Part 1 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Suitable for beginners. Students […]
Enjoy developing and channeling your writing. Poetry, novels, short stories, plays, articles, memoirs. Many aspects included – descriptive writing and a sense of place, getting started, shaping stories, poetry, creating characters, publication. Reading and discussion of your work in a friendly, constructive setting writing, with some projects. Please bring a pen and a notepad. Suitable […]
Would you like have a meaningful conversation with locals when in Italy? In this course, you will continue to develop your communication skills. You will consolidate and learn more grammar structures, as well as improve your fluency and confidence in speaking while better understanding Italian culture. In a relaxed atmosphere you will speak about your […]
Take a trip through Scotland in company with its artists, both visitors and Scottish-born, who range from Pre-Raphaelite Dyce to Impressionist MacTaggart. The Romantics, including Turner, popularised the country’s dramatic landscapes. Landseer painted its wildlife and its people, whilst Millais’ best late work was painted there. More recent images include railway posters and the expressive […]
If you enjoy art and want to challenge your skills in Italian, then join us! This course combines Italian language and art history. It features discussion and exploration of art, and its connections with film, literature, and music. You will improve your grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence by exploring artists and their works. Classes will […]
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Drawing from observation is the key to improving your drawing skills and your ability to perceive objects in detail. An essential part of drawing is being able to translate and describe what your eyes can see using your hand. During this two -week course you will practise drawing from […]
Chatty Café Guildford Institute are linking up with The Chatty Café Scheme, the UK’s leading non-profit organisation, to combat loneliness and isolation. Pop in and take a seat at our designated ‘Chatter & Natter’ table in the V Café at the Institute (1st floor), buy a drink and join our volunteer table host. Enjoy a […]
An exemplar of ground-breaking poster art and graphic design in the first half of the 20th century, London Underground went on from the 1960s to the current day to launch a programme of permanent, large-scale artworks across its stations. Leading and aspiring artists from Britain and abroad have been asked for over 60 years to […]
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Learn how to write stories using your imagination or real life. Each week we will look at a different element of story writing. By the end of the course, you should understand how to make memorable characters and settings, write convincing dialogue and how to develop plots. All levels […]
Surrey scandals have filled the headlines of national and local papers for over two hundred years. Together we will examine these stories, some amusing and some tragic. What do they tell us about attitudes to public shaming, housing conditions, social injustice, crime, and punishment?
From boarding to ragged schools, we will examine our ancestors’ education. The evolution of medieval monastic schools to the inclusive and comprehensive system today. Learn how to find and interpret school records. Together we will chart the changes to school-leaving age and the curriculum from the Georgian period to the present day. Discover the hidden […]
What better way to relax on holiday and bring back unique souvenirs than by drawing and painting? Make the most of your holiday sketchbook in this friendly and supportive class. Practise depicting water, boats, cliffs, and traditional buildings. Your own choice of portable media – pencil, pen, watercolour, or coloured pencil. Beginners and improvers are […]
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 30 years. Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students should have completed Part 1 before […]
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 30 years. Continuing through Part 3, Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang […]
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 30 years. This course is for those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of […]
Have you ever pondered the philosophical intricacies of ageing? Can Confucian virtues guide us through the challenges of later life, emphasizing harmony and virtue? How do David Hume’s skeptical reflections on personal identity and time influence our pursuit of happiness in the twilight years? Join us on an intellectually stimulating journey, where these questions unravel […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, beneficial for health and meditation, used to help cultivate Chi (Qi) for balance and the flow of energy. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow […]
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 30 years. On this course, Devdan will guide students through Part 1 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Suitable for beginners. Students […]
Some of the greatest novels of all time came out of Russia between 1825 and 1878. This course is a brief introduction to those novels, from Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, plus works by other great writers of this period. Join tutor Susan – who studied at the School of Slavonic Studies and […]
Enjoy developing and channeling your writing. Poetry, novels, short stories, plays, articles, memoirs. Many aspects included – descriptive writing and a sense of place, getting started, shaping stories, poetry, creating characters, publication. Reading and discussion of your work in a friendly, constructive setting writing, with some projects. Please bring a pen and a notepad. Suitable […]
Would you like have a meaningful conversation with locals when in Italy? In this course, you will continue to develop your communication skills. You will consolidate and learn more grammar structures, as well as improve your fluency and confidence in speaking while better understanding Italian culture. In a relaxed atmosphere you will speak about your […]
Take a trip through Scotland in company with its artists, both visitors and Scottish-born, who range from Pre-Raphaelite Dyce to Impressionist MacTaggart. The Romantics, including Turner, popularised the country’s dramatic landscapes. Landseer painted its wildlife and its people, whilst Millais’ best late work was painted there. More recent images include railway posters and the expressive […]
If you enjoy art and want to challenge your skills in Italian, then join us! This course combines Italian language and art history. It features discussion and exploration of art, and its connections with film, literature, and music. You will improve your grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence by exploring artists and their works. Classes will […]
Sorry, this course has been postponed until Autumn 2024. 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 emphasis is on listening, speaking, and understanding. Suitable for students who have completed Beginners Spanish Terms 1 […]
The 1920s saw the birth of modernism – a new mode of poetry for a new bold era. We will look at a selection of poems from authors like T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, and others. Prepare to have your poetic expectations challenged! Copies of the poems will be provided.
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Drawing from observation is the key to improving your drawing skills and your ability to perceive objects in detail. An essential part of drawing is being able to translate and describe what your eyes can see using your hand. During this two -week course you will practise drawing from […]
This course has a practical approach aiming to build confidence in language learning and holiday situations. Suitable for those students who have completed the Spanish Beginners and Spanish Continuation courses, or those with some previous knowledge of the language. A course book will be followed and supplemented by other resources. A basic English-Spanish dictionary is […]
Alan Turing is renowned for his code-breaking achievements during the Second World War. He is also regarded as the father of modern computing and a significant figure in the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Perhaps less well-known is that Guildford was his family home. Marking 70 years since Turing’s death, Paul, a Guildford Town Guide, […]
Best known for his work stemming from numerous collaborations with pianist Oscar Peterson and vocalist Ella Fitzgerald, American jazz guitarist Joe Pass (1929 – 1994) is considered one of the most notable jazz musicians of the twentieth century. Through performance and analysis of his work, guitarists Nicolas Meier and Pete Roth will consider Pass’ style, […]
Join Laura for a morning 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 a relaxed atmosphere, Laura will guide you step by step during the class to make sure you achieve a beautiful painting that will look and […]
Surrey scandals have filled the headlines of national and local papers for over two hundred years. Together we will examine these stories, some amusing and some tragic. What do they tell us about attitudes to public shaming, housing conditions, social injustice, crime, and punishment?
From boarding to ragged schools, we will examine our ancestors’ education. The evolution of medieval monastic schools to the inclusive and comprehensive system today. Learn how to find and interpret school records. Together we will chart the changes to school-leaving age and the curriculum from the Georgian period to the present day. Discover the hidden […]
What better way to relax on holiday and bring back unique souvenirs than by drawing and painting? Make the most of your holiday sketchbook in this friendly and supportive class. Practise depicting water, boats, cliffs, and traditional buildings. Your own choice of portable media – pencil, pen, watercolour, or coloured pencil. Beginners and improvers are […]
Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts are pleased to display art work from talented young adults from the Halow Project. The Halow project is a Guildford-based charity supporting young adults (aged 16+) with a learning disability in and around Surrey. They are committed to developing creative opportunities and removing social barriers for […]
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 30 years. Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students should have completed Part 1 before […]
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 30 years. Continuing through Part 3, Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang […]
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 30 years. This course is for those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, beneficial for health and meditation, used to help cultivate Chi (Qi) for balance and the flow of energy. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow […]
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 30 years. On this course, Devdan will guide students through Part 1 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Suitable for beginners. Students […]
Some of the greatest novels of all time came out of Russia between 1825 and 1878. This course is a brief introduction to those novels, from Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, plus works by other great writers of this period. Join tutor Susan – who studied at the School of Slavonic Studies and […]
Enjoy developing and channeling your writing. Poetry, novels, short stories, plays, articles, memoirs. Many aspects included – descriptive writing and a sense of place, getting started, shaping stories, poetry, creating characters, publication. Reading and discussion of your work in a friendly, constructive setting writing, with some projects. Please bring a pen and a notepad. Suitable […]
Would you like have a meaningful conversation with locals when in Italy? In this course, you will continue to develop your communication skills. You will consolidate and learn more grammar structures, as well as improve your fluency and confidence in speaking while better understanding Italian culture. In a relaxed atmosphere you will speak about your […]
Take a trip through Scotland in company with its artists, both visitors and Scottish-born, who range from Pre-Raphaelite Dyce to Impressionist MacTaggart. The Romantics, including Turner, popularised the country’s dramatic landscapes. Landseer painted its wildlife and its people, whilst Millais’ best late work was painted there. More recent images include railway posters and the expressive […]
If you enjoy art and want to challenge your skills in Italian, then join us! This course combines Italian language and art history. It features discussion and exploration of art, and its connections with film, literature, and music. You will improve your grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence by exploring artists and their works. Classes will […]
Chatty Café Guildford Institute are linking up with The Chatty Café Scheme, the UK’s leading non-profit organisation, to combat loneliness and isolation. Pop in and take a seat at our designated ‘Chatter & Natter’ table in the V Café at the Institute (1st floor), buy a drink and join our volunteer table host. Enjoy a […]
This course has a practical approach aiming to build confidence in language learning and holiday situations. Suitable for those students who have completed the Spanish Beginners and Spanish Continuation courses, or those with some previous knowledge of the language. A course book will be followed and supplemented by other resources. A basic English-Spanish dictionary is […]
The Italian Renaissance garden emerged in the late 15th century at villas in Rome and Florence. Inspired by classical ideals of order and beauty, and intended for contemplation and sensory enjoyment. This illustrated talk will look at the most notable features of the gardens in the outskirts Rome. From dramatic cascades and reflective pools at […]
This workshop is for those who enjoy looking at and experiencing art in museum and galleries. We will build on existing skills of observation and interpretation, learn how to spend time looking at and seeing artworks, as well as forming and discussing our own views on them. This practical, interactive workshop will include group discussion […]
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 […]
Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932) was a horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer, and artist. Failing eyesight in her youth forced her to abandon her dream of becoming a painter, and she found another way to express her love of colour, creating over 400 gardens across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Jekyll had an extraordinary career […]
The principal claim of several of the world’s great religions is that God exists. This course considers some of the principal (and Traditional) properties of God: being all-powerful, being all-knowing, and being perfectly good. It also considers some of the principal arguments for and against His existence: an ontological argument, some cosmological arguments, some design […]
Mary Seton Fraser Tytler (1849 – 1938) was amongst the first British women to study art professionally. When she married George Frederick Watts in 1886, she cared for him and guarded his reputation, but the supportive relationship allowed her own talent to flower. She designed ceilings in their home, heavenly chapel interiors in Compton and […]
Surrey scandals have filled the headlines of national and local papers for over two hundred years. Together we will examine these stories, some amusing and some tragic. What do they tell us about attitudes to public shaming, housing conditions, social injustice, crime, and punishment?
From boarding to ragged schools, we will examine our ancestors’ education. The evolution of medieval monastic schools to the inclusive and comprehensive system today. Learn how to find and interpret school records. Together we will chart the changes to school-leaving age and the curriculum from the Georgian period to the present day. Discover the hidden […]
What better way to relax on holiday and bring back unique souvenirs than by drawing and painting? Make the most of your holiday sketchbook in this friendly and supportive class. Practise depicting water, boats, cliffs, and traditional buildings. Your own choice of portable media – pencil, pen, watercolour, or coloured pencil. Beginners and improvers are […]
Sorry, this course has been cancelled. Master the art of stunning flower photography with your DSLR, bridge or mirrorless camera. As well as demystifying the essential camera controls, Anna will explain how to “see” the picture, using light and composition to create atmospheric images that go beyond the snapshot. You’ll leave armed with specific techniques […]
Following on from a successful first event, the Institute once again opens its doors to welcome musicians, singers, poets and comedians to come along and give it a go, whether experienced or just starting out! A full PA and lights will be provided and a beautiful Bechstein grand piano will also be available to play. […]
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 30 years. Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Students should have completed Part 1 before […]
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 30 years. Continuing through Part 3, Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang […]
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 30 years. This course is for those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of […]
Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts, and philosophy. It is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, beneficial for health and meditation, used to help cultivate Chi (Qi) for balance and the flow of energy. Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow […]
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 30 years. On this course, Devdan will guide students through Part 1 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. Suitable for beginners. Students […]
The Paris Olympics of 1900 marked the end of a period of tumultuous change in the history of the city. This richly illustrated course will examine some of the social and political issues leading up to the successful 1900 Universal Exposition, of which the summer Olympics were a part. We will study Impressionism and the […]
Some of the greatest novels of all time came out of Russia between 1825 and 1878. This course is a brief introduction to those novels, from Pushkin’s Eugene Onegin to Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina, plus works by other great writers of this period. Join tutor Susan – who studied at the School of Slavonic Studies and […]
Enjoy developing and channeling your writing. Poetry, novels, short stories, plays, articles, memoirs. Many aspects included – descriptive writing and a sense of place, getting started, shaping stories, poetry, creating characters, publication. Reading and discussion of your work in a friendly, constructive setting writing, with some projects. Please bring a pen and a notepad. Suitable […]
Would you like have a meaningful conversation with locals when in Italy? In this course, you will continue to develop your communication skills. You will consolidate and learn more grammar structures, as well as improve your fluency and confidence in speaking while better understanding Italian culture. In a relaxed atmosphere you will speak about your […]
Take a trip through Scotland in company with its artists, both visitors and Scottish-born, who range from Pre-Raphaelite Dyce to Impressionist MacTaggart. The Romantics, including Turner, popularised the country’s dramatic landscapes. Landseer painted its wildlife and its people, whilst Millais’ best late work was painted there. More recent images include railway posters and the expressive […]
If you enjoy art and want to challenge your skills in Italian, then join us! This course combines Italian language and art history. It features discussion and exploration of art, and its connections with film, literature, and music. You will improve your grammar, fluency, pronunciation, and confidence by exploring artists and their works. Classes will […]
This course has a practical approach aiming to build confidence in language learning and holiday situations. Suitable for those students who have completed the Spanish Beginners and Spanish Continuation courses, or those with some previous knowledge of the language. A course book will be followed and supplemented by other resources. A basic English-Spanish dictionary is […]
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 […]
The principal claim of several of the world’s great religions is that God exists. This course considers some of the principal (and Traditional) properties of God: being all-powerful, being all-knowing, and being perfectly good. It also considers some of the principal arguments for and against His existence: an ontological argument, some cosmological arguments, some design […]
What better way to relax on holiday and bring back unique souvenirs than by drawing and painting? Make the most of your holiday sketchbook in this friendly and supportive class. Practise depicting water, boats, cliffs, and traditional buildings. Your own choice of portable media – pencil, pen, watercolour, or coloured pencil. Beginners and improvers are […]
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