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Monday 24th July 9:30 AM
Clay
An informal amateur sculpture group.
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. Read More »
Music
Friday 28th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Karen Sharp & Sue Richardson with The Craig Milverton Trio
Karen Sharp took up the tenor saxophone whilst studying composition at the Royal Northern... more »
Friday 11th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Pete Allen Jazz Band
Pete Allen first formed his band in October 1978, and during the early years made thirty appearances... more »
Friday 25th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Alan Barnes with Dave Newton
Dave Newton grew up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and after graduating from Leeds College of Music in... more »
Friday 8th September 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL -Ensemble Askew
The Artisans were so popular in 2014 that Concerts in The West have invited Emily back with ENSEMBLE... more »
Friday 15th September 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Samswara - Ricky Romain & Jon Sterckx
Ricky Romain is a sitar player based in the South West of England; he has performed regularly throughout... more »
Friday 22nd September 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Skinner & T'witch! are a Leeds based duo on tour, performing folk, flamenco and theatre style... more »
Friday 29th September 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Amy Roberts, Richard Exall Quintet
Amy Roberts, graduated in July 2011 with a First Class Honours Degree from the Royal Northern College... more »
Friday 6th October 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Carneval String Trio
We welcome back the passionate polish violinist KAMILA BYDLOWSKA who played here in 2015 with the Skazki... more »
Friday 13th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ken Peplowski and Julian Stringle with The Craig Milverton Trio
Ken Peplowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958. He started playing clarinet and tenor... more »
Friday 20th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Jam Experiment
Alan Barnes says of them - "Jam Experiment is one of the best young bands I've ever... more »
Friday 27th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Andy Panayi & Percy Persglove with Dave Newton and his trio
Andy Panayi is a leading player within the current British jazz scene having won the UK Jazz... more »
Friday 10th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Pedigree Jazz Band
Chris Walker: Co-Leader, Clarinet, turned professional with the London City Stompers and later joined... more »
Friday 24th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham 'From Rags to Riches'
Mike Denham has played at the Meeting House many, many times, and has always been immensely popular,... more »
Friday 1st December 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL -Really Classical
Four chamber musicians from the acclaimed Bristol's Really Classical Relay bring three of the festival's... more »
Friday 8th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Steve Graham's CLASSIC JAZZ
Steve Graham formed this Band in 2005, to play the exciting hot music of King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton... more »
Friday 15th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Alan Barnes Octet - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Alan Barnes is probably the most hard working UK musician. He is constantly in demand, both here... more »
JAZZ - Karen Sharp & Sue Richardson with The Craig Milverton Trio
Karen Sharp took up the tenor saxophone whilst studying composition at the Royal Northern... more »
Friday 11th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Pete Allen Jazz Band
Pete Allen first formed his band in October 1978, and during the early years made thirty appearances... more »
Friday 25th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Alan Barnes with Dave Newton
Dave Newton grew up in Renfrewshire, Scotland, and after graduating from Leeds College of Music in... more »
Friday 8th September 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL -Ensemble Askew
The Artisans were so popular in 2014 that Concerts in The West have invited Emily back with ENSEMBLE... more »
Friday 15th September 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Samswara - Ricky Romain & Jon Sterckx
Ricky Romain is a sitar player based in the South West of England; he has performed regularly throughout... more »
Friday 22nd September 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Skinner & T'witch! are a Leeds based duo on tour, performing folk, flamenco and theatre style... more »
Friday 29th September 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Amy Roberts, Richard Exall Quintet
Amy Roberts, graduated in July 2011 with a First Class Honours Degree from the Royal Northern College... more »
Friday 6th October 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Carneval String Trio
We welcome back the passionate polish violinist KAMILA BYDLOWSKA who played here in 2015 with the Skazki... more »
Friday 13th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ken Peplowski and Julian Stringle with The Craig Milverton Trio
Ken Peplowski was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1958. He started playing clarinet and tenor... more »
Friday 20th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Jam Experiment
Alan Barnes says of them - "Jam Experiment is one of the best young bands I've ever... more »
Friday 27th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Andy Panayi & Percy Persglove with Dave Newton and his trio
Andy Panayi is a leading player within the current British jazz scene having won the UK Jazz... more »
Friday 10th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Pedigree Jazz Band
Chris Walker: Co-Leader, Clarinet, turned professional with the London City Stompers and later joined... more »
Friday 24th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham 'From Rags to Riches'
Mike Denham has played at the Meeting House many, many times, and has always been immensely popular,... more »
Friday 1st December 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL -Really Classical
Four chamber musicians from the acclaimed Bristol's Really Classical Relay bring three of the festival's... more »
Friday 8th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Steve Graham's CLASSIC JAZZ
Steve Graham formed this Band in 2005, to play the exciting hot music of King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton... more »
Friday 15th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Alan Barnes Octet - A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Alan Barnes is probably the most hard working UK musician. He is constantly in demand, both here... more »
Visual Arts
Thursday 3rd August 10:00 AM
Pop Up Pastel Pencils Exhibition
The work will be for sale and features plenty of appealing animal and bird subjects - so why not start... more »
Monday 7th August 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Competition
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Monday 4th September 9:30 AM
Take Five
MEET THE ARTISTS: Sunday 3 September 3.30-5.30pm Come and enjoy a preview of the exhibition in the... more »
Monday 4th September 9:30 AM
Creative Coverage
Participating artists: Joanna Commings ASWAC, Lin Williams, Patricia Regnart, Erica Herbert and Jan... more »
Monday 2nd October 9:30 AM
Light
About Artists 303 This West Country group was set up in 1965 by artists living and working near the... more »
Monday 30th October 9:30 AM
Neroche Artists
MEET THE ARTISTS Sunday 29 October 3-5pm Come along and enjoy a preview of the exhbition, in the... more »
Monday 27th November 9:30 AM
Christmas Collection
A cornucopia of hand-crafted gifts for the festive season, including ceramics, textiles, jewellery,... more »
Monday 27th November 9:30 AM
The South Somerset Embroiderers' Guild
In September 2017 SSEG celebrate their 40th anniversary of the joining the National Embroiderers'... more »
Pop Up Pastel Pencils Exhibition
The work will be for sale and features plenty of appealing animal and bird subjects - so why not start... more »
Monday 7th August 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Competition
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Monday 4th September 9:30 AM
Take Five
MEET THE ARTISTS: Sunday 3 September 3.30-5.30pm Come and enjoy a preview of the exhibition in the... more »
Monday 4th September 9:30 AM
Creative Coverage
Participating artists: Joanna Commings ASWAC, Lin Williams, Patricia Regnart, Erica Herbert and Jan... more »
Monday 2nd October 9:30 AM
Light
About Artists 303 This West Country group was set up in 1965 by artists living and working near the... more »
Monday 30th October 9:30 AM
Neroche Artists
MEET THE ARTISTS Sunday 29 October 3-5pm Come along and enjoy a preview of the exhbition, in the... more »
Monday 27th November 9:30 AM
Christmas Collection
A cornucopia of hand-crafted gifts for the festive season, including ceramics, textiles, jewellery,... more »
Monday 27th November 9:30 AM
The South Somerset Embroiderers' Guild
In September 2017 SSEG celebrate their 40th anniversary of the joining the National Embroiderers'... more »
Workshop
Monday 24th July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 24th July 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Tuesday 25th July 10:00 AM
Hammered Flowers and Leaves
This technique, also known as Hapa Zome, involves gentle pounding of flowers and leaves, using a hammer,... more »
Monday 31st July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Tuesday 1st August 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Monday 7th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Tuesday 8th August 10:00 AM
Ecoprint Bookmaking
Book with the Arts Centre on 01460 54973 more »
Friday 11th August 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 14th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 14th August 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Monday 14th August 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
A lively figure drawing workshop using young, local models. Come and join us and improve your... more »
Friday 18th August 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 21st August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 21st August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 31st August 10:00 AM
FLOWER POWER in OIL
Come and enjoy a day of painting flowers…… We will use arrangements of flowers as a... more »
Tuesday 5th September 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Beginners' session
£22 per session (including materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Wednesday 6th September 10:30 AM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Wednesday 6th September 2:00 PM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Thursday 7th September 10:00 AM
Domestic Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Friday 8th September 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 8th September 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Friday 15th September 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Thursday 21st September 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 22nd September 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Tuesday 26th September 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Learn the techniques of watercolour in these friendly and relaxed classes. Build your skills and confidence... more »
Friday 6th October 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolour
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Wednesday 1st November 10:30 AM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Wednesday 1st November 2:00 PM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Thursday 2nd November 1:00 AM
Domestic Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 24th July 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Tuesday 25th July 10:00 AM
Hammered Flowers and Leaves
This technique, also known as Hapa Zome, involves gentle pounding of flowers and leaves, using a hammer,... more »
Monday 31st July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Tuesday 1st August 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Monday 7th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Tuesday 8th August 10:00 AM
Ecoprint Bookmaking
Book with the Arts Centre on 01460 54973 more »
Friday 11th August 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Monday 14th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 14th August 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Monday 14th August 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
A lively figure drawing workshop using young, local models. Come and join us and improve your... more »
Friday 18th August 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 21st August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 21st August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 31st August 10:00 AM
FLOWER POWER in OIL
Come and enjoy a day of painting flowers…… We will use arrangements of flowers as a... more »
Tuesday 5th September 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Beginners' session
£22 per session (including materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Wednesday 6th September 10:30 AM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Wednesday 6th September 2:00 PM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Thursday 7th September 10:00 AM
Domestic Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Friday 8th September 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 8th September 2:30 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the... more »
Friday 15th September 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Thursday 21st September 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 22nd September 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group... more »
Tuesday 26th September 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Learn the techniques of watercolour in these friendly and relaxed classes. Build your skills and confidence... more »
Friday 6th October 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolour
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Wednesday 1st November 10:30 AM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Wednesday 1st November 2:00 PM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Thursday 2nd November 1:00 AM
Domestic Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Children
Saturday 16th September 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 21st October 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 18th November 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 16th December 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 21st October 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 18th November 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 16th December 10:30 AM
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Other Events
Saturday 29th July 10:00 AM
Book Sale
Pick up a book bargain from our fantastic selection of titles. Lots of interesting titles to... more »
Saturday 19th August 7:30 PM
French Night
3-course dinner & entertainment with plenty of party spirit Tickets £18.50 Box Office:... more »
Wednesday 25th October 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Friday 3rd November 6:45 PM
A Way with Words
TIME: Time is of the essence. It waits for no one and the clock is ticking... Our lives are run by... more »
Friday 24th November 9:30 AM
Textile Makers' Fair
Beautiful handmade work by selected West Country mixed media artists, weavers, knitters, quilters and... more »
Book Sale
Pick up a book bargain from our fantastic selection of titles. Lots of interesting titles to... more »
Saturday 19th August 7:30 PM
French Night
3-course dinner & entertainment with plenty of party spirit Tickets £18.50 Box Office:... more »
Wednesday 25th October 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Friday 3rd November 6:45 PM
A Way with Words
TIME: Time is of the essence. It waits for no one and the clock is ticking... Our lives are run by... more »
Friday 24th November 9:30 AM
Textile Makers' Fair
Beautiful handmade work by selected West Country mixed media artists, weavers, knitters, quilters and... more »
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