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Friday 26th May 11:00 AM
Rag Rugs Workshop
RAG RUGS Tutor: Gill Wilkinson Friday 26th May11am to 1pm
Would you like to learn this lovely craft? If you already make rag rugs would you like to join a group to share ideas and fabrics with dedicated time and space to work in? This is a really GREEN craft involving very little cost and is a great way to recycle, so come along and make beautiful rugs, wall hangings and many other things! Only £10 per monthly session Please book in advance by calling the Arts Centre on 01460 54973 Read More »
Music
Friday 26th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Simon Spillett & Henry Lowther with The Dave Newton Trio
Simon Spillett has been described as "a fiery saxophonist in the mould of the late... more »
Friday 2nd June 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Alasdair Beatson
It is three years since CIW patron, ALASDAIR BEATSON, performed in this series. He came first in 2007... more »
Friday 9th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Zoe Francis & Jim Mullen with Dave Newton and his trio
Zoe Francis is a singer to listen out for. She communicates a love and understanding of the classic... more »
Friday 16th June 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Flamenco Evening
This evening will take the audience on a journey around Spain filled with vibrant colours and passion... more »
Friday 23rd June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Jean Toussaint with The Craig Milverton Trio
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint played through the eighties with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, probably... more »
Sunday 2nd July 6:30 PM
CHORAL - The Phoenix Singers
Andrew Maddocks – Music Director FRSA MA LRAM Following his time as a cathedral chorister at... more »
Friday 7th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Rautio Piano Trio
The RAUTIO PIANO TRIO is one of Britain's most dynamic chamber ensembles, critically acclaimed... more »
Friday 14th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham and Graham Hughes
Graham Hughes is a freelance jazz musician living in North London. As a trombone player he toured the... more »
Friday 21st July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The A/B Trio
The AB trio comprises three of Canada's most in-demand performing and recording musicians - Thom... more »
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
. 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 »
JAZZ -Simon Spillett & Henry Lowther with The Dave Newton Trio
Simon Spillett has been described as "a fiery saxophonist in the mould of the late... more »
Friday 2nd June 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Alasdair Beatson
It is three years since CIW patron, ALASDAIR BEATSON, performed in this series. He came first in 2007... more »
Friday 9th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Zoe Francis & Jim Mullen with Dave Newton and his trio
Zoe Francis is a singer to listen out for. She communicates a love and understanding of the classic... more »
Friday 16th June 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Flamenco Evening
This evening will take the audience on a journey around Spain filled with vibrant colours and passion... more »
Friday 23rd June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Jean Toussaint with The Craig Milverton Trio
Saxophonist Jean Toussaint played through the eighties with Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, probably... more »
Sunday 2nd July 6:30 PM
CHORAL - The Phoenix Singers
Andrew Maddocks – Music Director FRSA MA LRAM Following his time as a cathedral chorister at... more »
Friday 7th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Rautio Piano Trio
The RAUTIO PIANO TRIO is one of Britain's most dynamic chamber ensembles, critically acclaimed... more »
Friday 14th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham and Graham Hughes
Graham Hughes is a freelance jazz musician living in North London. As a trombone player he toured the... more »
Friday 21st July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The A/B Trio
The AB trio comprises three of Canada's most in-demand performing and recording musicians - Thom... more »
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
. 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 »
Visual Arts
Monday 5th June 9:30 AM
Outside Inside
Artists Jackie Cox and Chris Sinden both live in the Forest of Dean and their beautiful surroundings... more »
Monday 19th June 9:30 AM
Morville: A Garden in Another Time
Having been captivated by both Katherine's book The Morville Hours and the garden itself, the task... more »
Monday 10th July 9:30 AM
Beyond the Surface
Paint used impressionistically to capture light and movement, or applied precisely to record the detaiil... 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 »
Outside Inside
Artists Jackie Cox and Chris Sinden both live in the Forest of Dean and their beautiful surroundings... more »
Monday 19th June 9:30 AM
Morville: A Garden in Another Time
Having been captivated by both Katherine's book The Morville Hours and the garden itself, the task... more »
Monday 10th July 9:30 AM
Beyond the Surface
Paint used impressionistically to capture light and movement, or applied precisely to record the detaiil... 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 »
Workshop
Friday 26th May 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 »
Monday 5th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 5th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Tuesday 6th June 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (this beginners' session includes the cost of materials) For more details... more »
Thursday 8th June 10:00 AM
Exotic Birds in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Friday 9th June 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 9th June 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 »
Saturday 10th June 11:00 AM
Flamenco Workshop
An introduction to flamenco dancing, designed specifically for beginners. The relaxed session will... more »
Monday 12th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 12th June 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Thursday 15th June 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 16th June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 19th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 19th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 22nd June 1:30 PM
Oil Painting
All abilities welcome. £50 session commencing 22nd June (5 weeks) more »
Friday 23rd June 10:00 AM
Ecoprint Bookmaking
Book with the Arts Centre on 01460 54973 more »
Monday 26th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 26th June 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Wednesday 28th June 1:00 AM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Wednesday 28th June 2:00 PM
Drawing
This Course aims to explore various ways to draw; improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Friday 30th June 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 »
Saturday 1st July 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Monday 3rd July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 3rd July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 7th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolour
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 10th July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 10th July 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Friday 14th July 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 14th July 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 »
Saturday 15th July 10:00 AM
Mixed Media Mosaics
Mixed media mosaics use flat materials such as tile and glass, together with other found objects. ... more »
Monday 17th July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 17th July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 20th July 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 21st July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Monday 5th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 5th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Tuesday 6th June 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (this beginners' session includes the cost of materials) For more details... more »
Thursday 8th June 10:00 AM
Exotic Birds in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a popular medium for depicting animals and birds, being easy to master and less dusty... more »
Friday 9th June 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 9th June 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 »
Saturday 10th June 11:00 AM
Flamenco Workshop
An introduction to flamenco dancing, designed specifically for beginners. The relaxed session will... more »
Monday 12th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 12th June 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Thursday 15th June 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 16th June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 19th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 19th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 22nd June 1:30 PM
Oil Painting
All abilities welcome. £50 session commencing 22nd June (5 weeks) more »
Friday 23rd June 10:00 AM
Ecoprint Bookmaking
Book with the Arts Centre on 01460 54973 more »
Monday 26th June 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 26th June 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Wednesday 28th June 1:00 AM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Wednesday 28th June 2:00 PM
Drawing
This Course aims to explore various ways to draw; improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Friday 30th June 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 »
Saturday 1st July 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Monday 3rd July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 3rd July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 7th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolour
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 10th July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 10th July 6:30 PM
Figure Drawing
Come and join us and improve your sketching skills. Beginners to advanced welcome. Cost: £7.00... more »
Friday 14th July 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
The-less-is-more approach focuses on the process of simple hand stitching and the relationship between... more »
Friday 14th July 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 »
Saturday 15th July 10:00 AM
Mixed Media Mosaics
Mixed media mosaics use flat materials such as tile and glass, together with other found objects. ... more »
Monday 17th July 9:30 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 9.30am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 17th July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 20th July 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 21st July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
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 »
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 »
Children
Saturday 24th June 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 22nd July 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 22nd July 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
Friday 30th June 6:45 PM
A Way with Words
Come and enjoy words, spoken and sung in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Entries are invited on... more »
A Way with Words
Come and enjoy words, spoken and sung in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Entries are invited on... more »
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