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The Life and Times of Jane Austen – GI 25 062

05/08/2025
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The Life and Times of Jane Austen – GI 25 062

29/07/2025
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Holiday Reads – What Do You Suggest? – GI 25 054

16/07/2025
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Exploring Surrey: Through Artists’ Eyes and Church Monuments – GI 25 099

15/07/2025
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Dreams, Disillusionment, and Redemption in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ – GI 25 063

01/08/2025
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Dreams, Disillusionment, and Redemption in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ‘The Great Gatsby’ and Toni Morrison’s ‘Beloved’ – GI 25 063

31/07/2025
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Italian Summer School – Beginners, Refreshers and Lower Intermediate Levels – GI 25 053

22/07/2025
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Italian Summer School – Beginners, Refreshers and Lower Intermediate Levels – GI 25 053

15/07/2025
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Italian Summer School – Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels – GI 25 052

22/07/2025
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Italian Summer School – Upper Intermediate and Advanced Levels – GI 25 052

15/07/2025
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Pre-Raphaelite Women Poets and Painters – GI 25 051

21/07/2025
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Pre-Raphaelite Women Poets and Painters – GI 25 051

14/07/2025
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Residential Interior Design: Master the Basics – GI 25 065

14/08/2025
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Residential Interior Design: Master the Basics – GI 25 065

07/08/2025
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The Meaning of Flowers in Art – GI 25 050

10/07/2025
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Pushkin – His Life and Works – GI 25 066

08/08/2025
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Painting with Watercolour Pencils – GI 25 049

09/07/2025
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Exploring Brusho – GI 25 067

12/08/2025
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The Soul of Sissinghurst – A Quintessential English Garden – GI 25 048

03/07/2025
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Game of Pairs – Fantastic Reality – GI 25 047 (Face to Face and Online)

01/07/2025
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Exploring Surrey: G F and Mary Watts in Surrey – GI 25 046

30/06/2025
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Drawing and Painting Still Life – GI 25 045

02/07/2025
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Drawing and Painting Still Life – GI 25 045

25/06/2025
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Pulled String Painting – GI 25 044

25/06/2025
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AI and Consciousness: Can Machines Think? – GI 25 043

24/06/2025
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A History of Western Philosophy: Voices of Reason in the Roman Republic – GI 25 042

24/06/2025
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The Stoic Mindset: Radical Moderation – GI 25 041

23/06/2025
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Restricted but Resilient: Opportunities and Challenges in Our Ancestors’ Lives – GI 25 040 (Face to Face and Online)

27/06/2025
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Restricted but Resilient: Opportunities and Challenges in Our Ancestors’ Lives – GI 25 040 (also Online)

20/06/2025
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Italian for Opera – All Levels – GI 25 068

19/08/2025
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Italian for Opera Lovers – All Levels – GI 25 068

12/08/2025
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A View of Mars – A Science Perspective (also Online) – GI 25 069

12/08/2025
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Constance Spry – More Than A Gardener – GI 25 038

12/06/2025
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Cut It Out! – Family Workshops – GI 25 070

22/08/2025
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Painting to Live Music – GI 25 037

11/06/2025
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Cut It Out! – Family Workshops – GI 25 070

15/08/2025
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Unveiling Venus – A Science Perspective – GI 25 036 (also Online)

10/06/2025
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Cornwall and the Sea – GI 25 035

05/06/2025
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Further Adventures in Brusho – GI 25 071

26/08/2025
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The Life and Music of Charles Mingus – GI 25 058

04/06/2025
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The Art of Adornment: Jewellery and Accessories Through the Ages (also Online) – GI 25 072

12/09/2025
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The Art of Adornment: Jewellery and Accessories Through the Ages (also Online) – GI 25 072

05/09/2025
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Bright Star – The Poetry of John Keats – GI 25 034

11/06/2025
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Bright Star – The Poetry of John Keats – GI 25 034

04/06/2025
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Caravaggio – Darkness in Light – GI 25 033 (Face to Face and Online)

03/06/2025
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Worldwide Connections: Tracing Global Family Histories (also Online) – GI 25 073

12/09/2025
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Worldwide Connections: Tracing Global Family Histories (also Online) – GI 25 073

05/09/2025
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The Problem of Evil – GI 25 032

09/06/2025
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The Problem of Evil – GI 25 032

02/06/2025
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Ten Embroidery Stitches and How to Use Them – GI 25 074

05/09/2025
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“We are passionate about making dance accessible “We are passionate about making dance accessible, engaging and inspiring for everyone”. 

We’re excited to welcome local dance company @handtcreative to the GI this summer! 🌞

They are offering two engaging and educational workshops focusing on the impact of plastic pollution. Just £5 for all! 

♻️ Seated Dance Workshop – No Time to Waste | Wed 13 Aug, 10am – 10.45am
♻️ Family Dance Workshop – No Time to Waste | Wed 13 Aug, 11am – 11.45am 

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As we head into July, we're halfway through our cu As we head into July, we're halfway through our current programme! 

✨️ For this month only, we're offering 10% off all of our activities with the code july10* ✨️

So, if there's something you've been thinking about booking now is the perfect opportunity 👌

Summer highlights ☀️

🕵‍♂️ Superspy Science | 16 July, 3pm - 4.15pm 
🏡 Interior Design: The Inside Story | 10am - 1pm
🚂 Brunel's Kingdom | 6 August, 3pm - 4.15pm 
🌿 Essential Oils 101: A Basic Guide | 8 August, 10am - 4pm
🖌 Exploring Brusho | 12 August, 10am - 1pm 
🎨 Cut It Out! Family Workshop | 15, 22 & 29 August, 3pm - 4pm 

🔗 Visit the link in bio to browse our programme or visit guildford-institute.org.uk 

*This offer will run until 11.59pm on 31 July. Please note that membership and gift vouchers are not included. 

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"I want people to feel confident they have achieve "I want people to feel confident they have achieved the best possible for their money that gives longevity, delivers flexibility and enhances their lifestyle". 

👋 Meet one of our newest tutors, professional interior designer Debby Thurston. With over 30 years of experience, Debby has worked on projects that range from hotels to ski resorts and listed buildings! 

When it comes to teaching, she focuses on designs for the everyday home - prioritising budget and practicalities - that ooze individual style. 🏡 

So, if you'd like to boost your interior design know-how, in a practical and accessible way, Debby's upcoming courses will be perfect for you! 

🔗 Visit the link in bio or go to guildford-institute.org.uk/meet-the-tutor-debby-thurston to read our blog.

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Here is our Marketing & Comms officer Emma checkin Here is our Marketing & Comms officer Emma checking out our new digital screens at Victoria Place Shopping Centre in Woking! 🙌 Let us know if you see them. 👀

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