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SUMMARY:Guildford Arts Exhibition - Photographer John Walmsley
DESCRIPTION:Guildford Institute and Guildford Arts\, in collaboration with Guildford Festival of the Arts\, are pleased to present their next exhibition from talented artist John Walmsley. \nSpanning decades of extraordinary documentary photography\, this exhibition traces John’s artistic journey from his formative years at Guildford School of Art right up to recent town events. With a dedicated focus on ordinary people living their lives\, John’s work offers a rich\, intimate record of communities and moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. \nKnown for his immersive approach\, John often commits weeks at a time to living within the communities he photographs — building trust\, absorbing atmosphere\, and capturing life with authenticity and warmth. \nThe exhibition showcases a compelling range of landmark projects: the 1968 sit-in at Guildford School of Art; a vivid portrait of life on the Wester Hailes housing scheme in Edinburgh in 1979; an insider’s view of the AA School of Architecture in 1975\, where John was a part-time lecturer; the colourful Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride along the High Street in 2024; and a behind-the-scenes look at a professional repertory theatre company in the 1970s. \nA celebration of real life\, real people\, and real moments.  \nMeet the Artist — 1 October 2026 @ The Guildford Institute — 7pm
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/guildford-arts-exhibition-photographer-john-walmsley/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Free Events
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SUMMARY:Yang Style Tai Chi - Long Form Part 2 - GI 26 103
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi provides core balance\, harmony\, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art\, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. \nIn this course\, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style. \nStudents are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled exercise shoes. Students are encouraged to practise at home between classes. If you are unsure of the suitability of the level\, please contact the tutor via the Institute.  \nStudents should have completed Short Form/Part 1 before enrolling.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/yang-style-tai-chi-long-form-part-2-gi-26-103/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T120000
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SUMMARY:Memoir Discovery Workshop – GI 26 121
DESCRIPTION:Writing memoirs can be a transformative experience. Learn the art of telling a compelling personal story in this discovery workshop covering the four interconnected building blocks of memoir\, writing exercises\, and a discussion on how to start or nurture a fulfilling writing practice. \nThis workshop is ideal for participants who want to write stories from life and need the inspiration to start or deepen their craft. \nBring pen and paper\, laptop or tablet\, and come prepared to delve into the wonderful world of true stories.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/memoir-discovery-workshop/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T114500
DTSTAMP:20260202T095910Z
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SUMMARY:Yang Style Tai Chi - Long Form Part 3 - GI 26 104
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi provides core balance\, harmony\, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art\, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. \nContinuing 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. \nStudents are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled exercise shoes. Students are encouraged to practise at home between classes. If you are unsure of the suitability of the level\, please contact the tutor via the Institute. \nStudents should have completed Parts 1 and 2 before enrolling.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/yang-style-tai-chi-long-form-part-3-gi-26-104/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T130000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Yang Style Tai Chi - Long Form - GI 26 105
DESCRIPTION:Tai Chi provides core balance\, harmony\, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art\, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. \nFor 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. \nStudents are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled exercise shoes. Students are encouraged to practise at home between classes. If you are unsure of the suitability of the level\, please contact the tutor via the Institute. \nStudents should have completed Parts 1 – 3 before enrolling.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/advanced-yang-style-tai-chi-long-form-gi-26-105/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261005T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T090737Z
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SUMMARY:An Autumnal Introduction to Still Life Drawing – GI 26 122
DESCRIPTION:Join Kate Alger\, a local artist-printmaker and freelance tutor\, for this creative workshop. Try out a range of different drawing materials and be inspired by autumn’s offerings in a relaxed atmosphere. \nSuitable for all abilities. All materials provided
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/an-autumnal-introduction-to-still-life-drawing/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261006T160000
DTSTAMP:20260803T140722Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T140722Z
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SUMMARY:The Art of Christmas - GI 26 123
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Christmas story in art from medieval times to the twentieth century. Featured artists will include Fra Angelico\, Campin\, Vander Goes\, Botticelli\, Breughel\, Rembrandt\, Rossetti\, Burne-Jones and many others in this richly illustrated course. Painters draw on the Bible\, but also Christian legend and changing theological ideas. We will also consider secular depictions of Christmas and New Year customs and festivities. 
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/the-art-of-christmas-gi-26-123/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260803T090426Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T090426Z
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SUMMARY:A Celebration of Trees in Poetry – GI 26 124
DESCRIPTION:“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky” – Kahlil Gibran. In this session the poems selected will feature trees – a celebration of different types of trees by a variety of poets. \nCopies of the poems will be provided.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/a-celebration-of-trees-in-poetry/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T161500
DTSTAMP:20260930T102238Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T102238Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Plants of the Celts and Druids - T405
DESCRIPTION:Though there are no written records from the Druids\, many of their beliefs and the plants they considered sacred\, have shaped our history and continue to influence us even today. \nCertain plants and trees were especially important to the Druids. We look at how some of their most sacred plants have shaped not just our landscape but our history and culture and how they continue to inform our lives. \nWe look at Oak\, Yew\, Holly\, Ivy and Mistletoe and how beliefs about them\, as well as their physical properties\, have helped form our national identity. \nWe’re delighted to offer our afternoon talks on a Pay What You Can basis. We believe everyone should have access to educational and cultural opportunities\, and that no one should be excluded because of their financial circumstances. Our talks are £7 for all – if anyone feels they need to pay less than this\, please call the team or visit us in person.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/sacred-plants-of-the-celts-and-druids-t405/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Oct - Mar,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261007T190000
DTSTAMP:20260803T090426Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T090426Z
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SUMMARY:German Conversation - GI 26 125
DESCRIPTION:Join tutor Julie for this informal class centred on improving your German conversational skills. The course is aimed those at post-beginners/pre-intermediate\, who have a good grasp of grammar\, vocabulary and fluency.   \n Not suitable for beginners.  
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/german-conversation-gi-26-125/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260803T090426Z
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SUMMARY:The Garden in Art and Literature – GI 26 126
DESCRIPTION:The beauty of gardens has long been a subject in both art and literature. Focusing on nineteenth century writers and artists\, in this richly illustrated course we shall visit the writings of Jane Austen\, Lewis Carroll and Frances Hodgson Burnett. Paintings by Helen Allingham\, Monet\, Klimt and others will be explored.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/the-garden-in-art-and-literature-gi-26-126/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261008T153000
DTSTAMP:20261007T092124Z
CREATED:20260723T154154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T092124Z
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SUMMARY:German Taster for Beginners - GI 26 127
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this course has been cancelled. \nA taster course designed for those with no knowledge of German and would like to try the challenge of learning a new language. This course is primarily based on developing speaking skills for day-to-day situations which you might encounter when travelling for work or pleasure.  
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/german-taster-for-beginners-gi-26-127/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T121500
DTSTAMP:20260803T090425Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T090425Z
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SUMMARY:The Grand Tour: Culture\, Curiosity\, and the Making of the Modern Traveller (also online) - GI 26 129
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of aristocratic travel\, where young Europeans set out across the continent to be educated by experience\, art\, and adventure. We explore this extraordinary tradition from its origins in the 17th century to its legacy in modern tourism.  \nRich in stories\, images\, and discussion\, this course brings to life a world of sketchbooks\, guidebooks\, and grand expectations. It reveals how travel became a transformative education—and how it still shapes the way we see the world today. 
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/the-grand-tour-culture-curiosity-and-the-making-of-the-modern-traveller-also-online-gi-26-129/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar,Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260714T111106Z
CREATED:20260116T154241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T111106Z
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SUMMARY:Mixed Media and Resin Coasters - GI 26 099
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE! \nDesign and create a unique set of four coasters using a variety of techniques\, including light texturing\, pigmenting\, and collage. Each piece will be finished with a heat-resistant resin. This relaxed\, hands-on session is open to all skill levels and offers the chance to craft functional art that is both personal and decorative. \nOpen to all abilities. All materials provided\, please dress for mess! Your coasters will be ready to collect once cured.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/mixed-media-and-resin-coasters-gi-26-099/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Apr - Sep,Course
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260803T090425Z
CREATED:20260624T130522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T090425Z
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SUMMARY:Elopements and Scandals in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park – GI 26 128
DESCRIPTION:When Mr. Wickham elopes with Lydia Bennet\, it causes shock and scandal. Readers will notice moments like this in the other novels too. How does Jane Austen present such elopements and scandals in her novels? \nExamining Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park as case studies\, we will examine their impact on the plot\, characterisation and narrative structure in the novels. \nParticipants should bring their copies of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice and Mansfield Park.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/elopements-and-scandals-in-jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice-and-mansfield-park-gi-26-128/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261009T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T101727Z
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SUMMARY:My Ancestors: Successes\, Failures\, and the Real Measure of a Life - GI 26 130
DESCRIPTION:This course invites family historians to move beyond names and dates to explore a more honest\, human question: what did “success” and “failure” mean in an ancestor’s world?  By placing individual lives within their historical\, social\, and economic context\, we reassess inherited stories and uncover the pressures\, opportunities\, and constraints that shaped every decision. From upward mobility and survival against the odds to bankruptcy\, migration\, and quiet resilience\, we examine how ordinary lives succeeded—or struggled—on their own terms.  
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/my-ancestors-successes-failures-and-the-real-measure-of-a-life-gi-26-130/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261010T130000
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SUMMARY:Free Event - Guildford Makers Exchange - WE019
DESCRIPTION:Come along to the first Guildford Makers Exchange\, a free community skill-share event bringing people together through creativity\, curiosity and making.\nInstead of formal workshops\, local makers will share simple arts and craft skills around different tables\, with small\, achievable projects for anyone who would like to have a go. No previous experience is needed and you don’t need to be “good at art” – just curious to try something new. \nYou’ll be able to move between different making activities\, exchange ideas\, meet new people\, or bring along an unfinished project of your own and enjoy making alongside others. \nThe aim is simple: make something\, meet someone\, and enjoy creating together. \nWe’ll also have a craft materials and tools exchange\, giving unwanted creative supplies sitting unused at home a chance to be used and enjoyed by someone else. \nThis activity is aimed at adults\, though children aged 13+ are welcome to join provided they are accompanied by an adult (18+). \nAs space is limited\, we recommend booking a free ticket in advance and arriving near the beginning of the event so you can hear the introductions and see the different activities available. \nWe are still looking for people to share their skills and help bring people together by showing them something new. \nCurrently on offer we have knitting\, crochet\, hand sewing and painting. If you have a skill that you would like to share please contact Nami on 07494298980. 
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/guildford-makers-exchange/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Free Events,Oct - Mar
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SUMMARY:Writing the Short Story – GI 26 131
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, this course has been cancelled. \nHave you ever thought of writing a short story? \nIn this workshop we will consider the essential qualities needed\, including one main character who has a quest or problem to solve\, effective descriptions\, conflicts and different types of resolutions. We will look at examples by established writers\, have practical projects\, examine publishing guidelines\, as well as discussion of your work in a constructive and friendly atmosphere. \nOptionally\, bring any work you have in progress for discussion. Beginners welcome.
URL:https://www.guildford-institute.org.uk/event/writing-the-short-story-gi-26-131/
LOCATION:The Guildford Institute\, Ward Street\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4LH
CATEGORIES:Course,Oct - Mar
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