7 events found.
Ongoing
A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
£152.75 – £169.75
Week of Events
Guildford Arts Exhibition
The Guildford Institute and Guildford arts are pleased to present the work of artists Marilyn Bailey and Tracey Graham. Together their art creates a powerful theme of beauty and value. Marilyn Bailey Marilyn's work is grounded in close observation from life, and she uses her classical realist painting techniques and skills to give a full […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
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April 13, 2026 -Lunchtime Jazz: Jo Fooks Trio
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April 13, 2026 -A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
Lunchtime Jazz: Jo Fooks Trio
*Sold out* Organised by Guildford Jazz Former winner of the 'Young Scottish Musician of the Year' and a member of the Humphrey Lyttelton band, Jo Fooks is a wonderful tenor saxophonist whose mellow tone is often compared to Stan Getz and Zoot Simms. Jo is joined by the fabulous hard-swinging pianist John Pearce, who’s career […]
A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
Western philosophy is divided into three great periods: Ancient; Medieval; Modern. This course is an introduction to some of the key elements in the thought of some of the most influential philosophers of the Medieval period. We will consider to begin Augustine, Anselm, Aquinas, and Duns Scotus. It then considers al Kindi, al Farabi, ibn […]
£152.75 – £169.75
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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April 14, 2026 -Canceled White Pencil Drawings on Black Paper – GI 26 006
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April 14, 2026 -Creative Writing Workshop – GI 26 007
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April 14, 2026 -Still Life Drawing – GI 26 008
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April 14, 2026 -Italian for Improvers – Term 3 – GI 26 009
Canceled White Pencil Drawings on Black Paper – GI 26 006
Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. Create striking monochrome drawings in a morning. Choose from a wide variety of reference images and treat yourself to looking and drawing in a slightly different way. Suitable for all abilities but some experience of drawing is useful. Materials provided.
£29.25 – £32.25
Creative Writing Workshop – GI 26 007
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 […]
£160.75 – £182.25
Still Life Drawing – GI 26 008
Come and have some fun testing out lots of different drawing materials and techniques based on a still-life display. Suitable for beginners and confident artists alike (and everyone in between), this workshop will gently encourage you to really look at what's there and to explore different ways of capturing what you see. Suitable for all […]
£29.25 – £32.35
Italian for Improvers – Term 3 – GI 26 009
This course is aimed at students who have a basic knowledge of the Italian language and are looking to improve their skills. The course will enable participants to feel comfortable conducting informal conversations about general topics as well as starting to look at reading longer comprehension texts. Discussions of grammar will involve looking at expressing […]
£128.75 – £163.75
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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April 15, 2026 -Creating Flowers in Art – GI 26 011
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April 15, 2026 -Hitchcock’s Leytonstone – T385
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April 15, 2026 -Lord of the Flies in Godalming? The Fiction of Surrey Novelist Jane White – T404
Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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 […]
Creating Flowers in Art – GI 26 011
Come along and experiment in creating beautiful flowers in art through your favourite artistic medium. Tutor Songül will guide you in depicting flowers including how to define the image and utilise your medium to create something beautiful whether you choose to use soft pastels, watercolours, or something else. A materials list will be provided. Experience […]
£24.25 – £27.25
Hitchcock’s Leytonstone – T385
Alfred Hitchock was the son of a greengrocer and was born in Leytonstone, Essex. Later in life he became known as a legendary director of suspense and thriller films. Gary's illustrated talk looks at Hitchcock’s early life from 1899 to 1907 and his return to Leytonstone from 1914 to 1926. See how Hitchcock’s upbringing and […]
£7.00
Lord of the Flies in Godalming? The Fiction of Surrey Novelist Jane White – T404
The Godalming-based novelist Jane White (1934–1985) is not a well-known figure today but in the late 1960s and 1970s her fiction was critically acclaimed and widely read. In this talk, Dr Carl Thompson of the University of Surrey will introduce White’s life and career. He will give readings from her fiction, focussing especially on White’s […]
£7.00
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -Canceled Interior Design: The Inside Story – GI 26 012
Canceled Interior Design: The Inside Story – GI 26 012
Sorry, this activity has been cancelled. What is ‘interior design’ to the homeowner, and can professional know-how help you create a beautiful home? This introductory lecture will address the main topics to guide and inspire success, with practical and creative ideas. Avoiding the pitfalls, keeping you to your budget and enjoying the process is essential […]
£20.25 – £23.00
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Turgenev – His Life and Works – GI 26 013
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April 17, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
Turgenev – His Life and Works – GI 26 013
Ivan Turgenev was for several decades in the 19th century the most well-know Russian author in western Europe. Although considered a 'mild-mannered giant', his works exposed the evils of 19th-century Russian society, causing alarm and suspicion in Russian government circles. Indeed, Tsar Alexander II acknowledge that Turgenev's works influenced his decision to abolish serfdom in […]
£16.25 – £18.50
Stitch & Sip
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 […]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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