7 events found.
Ongoing
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 031
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
£96.50 – £109.25
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 032
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
£96.50 – £109.25
Lunchtime Jazz: Marianne Windham Trio “All About The Bass”
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 034
The Guildford Institute Ward Street, Guildford
£96.50 – £109.25
Week of Events
Guildford Arts Exhibition
Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts are pleased to present their next exhibition from talented artists: ANGELA ORTEGA PESTANA - PAINTER She started painting in 2011 at the Adult Centre in Guildford on a watercolour course and after living for a few years in the UK, she has travelled around the country visiting beautiful landscapes such […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 031
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May 11, 2026 -Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 032
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May 11, 2026 -Lunchtime Jazz: Marianne Windham Trio “All About The Bass”
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May 11, 2026 -A History of Western Philosophy: Medieval – GI 26 005
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May 11, 2026 -Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 033
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May 11, 2026 -Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 034
Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form Part 3 – GI 26 031
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 […]
£96.50 – £109.25
Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi – Long Form – GI 26 032
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 […]
£96.50 – £109.25
Lunchtime Jazz: Marianne Windham Trio “All About The Bass”
Organised by Guildford Jazz Guildford Jazz founder and winner of the Services to Jazz Award in the 2025 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, Marianne Windham, presents an hour of music which explores the role of the double bass in the history of jazz, and the bass players who have influenced her musical journey. Marianne is joined by […]
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 […]
Qigong Energy Flow – GI 26 033
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 […]
£96.50 – £109.25
Introduction to Tai Chi – Short Form – GI 26 034
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 […]
£96.50 – £109.25
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -Life and Leisure in Victorian Britain – GI 26 035
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May 12, 2026 -Creative Writing Workshop – GI 26 007
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May 12, 2026 -Ireland in Art: Landscape and People – GI 26 036
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May 12, 2026 -Ceres and the Asteroids – A Science Perspective (also Online) – GI 26 037
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May 12, 2026 -Italian for Improvers – Term 3 – GI 26 009
Life and Leisure in Victorian Britain – GI 26 035
With industrialisation came new challenges. Health and sanitation in overcrowded urban areas, and life dominated by long and monotonous hours of work were major issues. We will examine the work of campaigners and study how leisure time changed. Richly illustrated by artists Watts, Holman Hunt, Lowry and others who show the increasing awareness of changing […]
£24.25 – £27.25
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 […]
Ireland in Art: Landscape and People – GI 26 036
The beauty of the Irish landscape, its traditional customs and its troubled history have all inspired artists, both Irish-born and visitors. Explore works by well-known and less familiar painters, including Frederic William Burton, George F Watts, Daniel Maclise, Erskine Nicol, Lady Butler, Ernest Waterlow, John Lavery, William Orpen, and Jack B Yeats.
£40.25 – £45.75
Ceres and the Asteroids – A Science Perspective (also Online) – GI 26 037
The Titius-Bode law led to the discovery of Ceres – the ‘missing planet’. This was to be the first of many minor bodies to be found in the asteroid belt. What do they tell us about the solar system? How have radar observations and space missions shaped our understanding of these objects? What is their […]
£24.25 – £27.25
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 […]
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -German for your Holidays – GI 26 016
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May 13, 2026 -Chatty Café Scheme: Chatter and Natter Table
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May 13, 2026 -Watercolour Painting for Beginners Continued – GI 26 018
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May 13, 2026 -Tax, Care and Toy Boys! – T389
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May 13, 2026 -German Conversation – GI 26 017
German for your Holidays – GI 26 016
Going to Austria, Germany or Switzerland for your holidays and want to converse a little with the locals? Or maybe you are planning a skiing trip for the winter season? This course introduces you to some of the basics you might need to help you enjoy your holiday! Suitable for complete beginners.
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 […]
Watercolour Painting for Beginners Continued – GI 26 018
In this four-week course students will be introduced to basic watercolour techniques and applications. You will learn key uses of the medium such as watercolour washes, wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and colour mixing. Suitable for complete beginners. A materials list will be provided. This is a continuation from the November 2025 course. A materials list will be […]
Tax, Care and Toy Boys! – T389
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this talk has been postponed. Estate planning doesn’t have to be intimidating. This entertaining and educational session aims to empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate some crucial aspects of life. You will gain valuable insights into protecting your assets, managing inheritance taxes, addressing family dynamics, and planning […]
Free
German Conversation – GI 26 017
An informal class centred on improving your German conversational skills. Aimed at post-beginners/pre-intermediate. Not suitable for beginners. If you are interested in getting a taste for the language, why not try ‘German for your Holidays’.
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -Interior Design: Project Management – GI 26 038
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May 14, 2026 -French Conversation – GI 26 020
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May 14, 2026 -Introduction to Yoga – GI 26 108
Interior Design: Project Management – GI 26 038
The excitement of designing your new interior can be spoilt if you don’t achieve what you wanted. This lecture gives you an easy framework to ensure you get as much pleasure seeing the fruits of your design implemented but also keeps you on time and within budget. An invaluable tool for success.
£16.25 – £18.50
French Conversation – GI 26 020
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 […]
Introduction to Yoga – GI 26 108
Gentle yoga-based sessions creating a safe space for self-exploration and reflection. Through movement, breath, and guided practices, we’ll build self-awareness, clarity, and emotional balance. No prior experience needed. Please bring your own mat, plus any yoga props (blocks, bricks, straps, blankets) and some water. Wear comfortable, breathable layers and non-slip socks or bare feet. Please […]
Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -Sisterly Friendships in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Sense & Sensibility – GI 26 039
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May 15, 2026 -Picturing Fashion (also online) – GI 26 026
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May 15, 2026 -The History of Sleep, Diet, and Health for Family Historians (also Online) – GI 26 021
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May 15, 2026 -Stitch & Sip
Sisterly Friendships in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mansfield Park and Sense & Sensibility – GI 26 039
Close sisters often advise, challenge and help one another to mature in Jane Austen’s novels. Looking at the examples of Jane and Elizabeth, Elinor and Marianne, and Fanny and Susan, this course will explore the role of sisters as friends and the qualities of an ideal friend, which are perhaps modelled on Jane Austen’s own […]
£40.25 – £45.75
Picturing Fashion (also online) – GI 26 026
Explore how costume and portraiture intertwine to shape identity across 600 years of art. Using works from various museums and galleries, this richly illustrated course reveals the meanings behind damasks, satins and velvets of Tudor and Stuart splendour, as well as the radical simplicity of later styles, uncovering how clothing reflects status, ideology, and self-presentation.
The History of Sleep, Diet, and Health for Family Historians (also Online) – GI 26 021
Discover how your ancestors’ daily lives shaped their wellbeing. We will examine evolving sleep patterns, traditional foods, cooking methods, beliefs about nutrition, and historical approaches to illness and medicine. By exploring records, diaries, and social contexts, you’ll gain deeper insight into how everyday habits influenced longevity, resilience, and family history.
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, May 16, 2026
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Sunday, May 17, 2026
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