SURFACE DECORATION MONTAGE Tutor: Claire Jeanes Saturday 7th December 10am-1pm
Using images and coloured paper from magazines to decorate a tin, box or other object, something quite ordinary or uninspiring can be transformed into an attractive item, to be used for a special gift (Chrismas is coming!), or as a stand alone piece of art work. Glue and magazines will be provided alongside some tins and boxes for a small contribution of £2. You may like to bring along your own containers or objects for decoration. £16 (excluding materials) Places are limited.... Read More »
Music
Friday 13th December 8:00 PM JAZZ - Kick Ass Brass "Kick Ass Brass" is a Soul/Funk band with a steaming hot horn section and as a primary feature... more »
Friday 21st February 7:30 PM CLASSICAL - Mulroy, Reid & Lindley We welcome back NICHOLAS MULROY and JOHN REID, who bring with them WILLIAM LINDLEY, whose projected... more »
Friday 28th February 8:00 PM DRAMA/MUSIC - Canterbury Tales GreenMatthews present six of the best-loved tales, told in a variety of styles, using a touring set... more »
Friday 6th March 7:30 PM CLASSICAL - Nicholas McCarthy The extraordinary NICHOLAS MCCARTHY returns this season. Not only does he give performances all over... more »
Friday 20th March 8:00 PM JAZZ/FOLK - Branco Stoysin BRANCO STOYSIN, guitarist composer and tutor is now a South London resident. Born in a university town... more »
Friday 3rd April 7:30 PM CLASSICAL - Thom, Upshaw & Armstrong STEPHEN UPSHAW and ELOISA-FLEUR THOM make a welcome return to Concerts in the West. ELOISA-FLEUR THOM... more »
Friday 17th April 8:00 PM TRIBUTE - Beatles with Wings Legendary sax player, HOWIE CASEY, toured and recorded with Paul McCartney and Wings for 10 years. ... more »
Thursday 2nd January 9:30 AM Open Prizewinners' Exhibition It's always a pleasure to welcome back the prizewinning artists from the previous year's... more »
Monday 27th January 9:30 AM A Glorious Gallimaufry This exhibition brings together a truly exhilarating range of artists, whose work covers a spectrum... more »
Monday 17th February 9:30 AM Schools go Visual IX Our annual display of work by local school children goes from strength to strength! Every year we are... more »
Monday 2nd March 9:30 AM By Invitation - A Silver Celebration Ilminster Arts Centre celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2020, so what better way to mark the occasion... more »
Monday 23rd March 9:30 AM The Natural World - Man's Impact Textile Set is a relatively new group of eleven multi-talented artists who enthusiastically express... more »
Tuesday 14th April 9:30 AM Walking the Land A trio of artists present their landscape inspired work. Rita Brown observes the ancient eroded surfaces... more »
Workshop
Saturday 7th December 10:00 AM Surface Decoration Montage Using images and coloured paper from magazines to decorate a tin, box or other object, something quite... more »
Friday 13th December 10:00 AM Beginners' Sewing Machine Workshop Always wanted to sew but not sure where to begin? Through this series of workshops you will get to... more »
Friday 13th December 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 20th December 10:00 AM Felt Making Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 6th January 10:00 AM Clay Sculpture "We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Tuesday 7th January 10:00 AM Watercolours Learn the techniques of watercolour in these friendly and relaxed classes. Build your skills and confidence... more »
Wednesday 8th January 10:00 AM Acrylic Painting Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Thursday 9th January 1:45 PM Creative Portraits in Oils Paint a colourful portrait of your choice and discover a variety of oil painting techniques. You will... more »
Friday 10th January 10:00 AM Beginners' Sewing Machine Workshop Always wanted to sew but not sure where to begin? Through this series of workshops you will get to... more »
Friday 17th January 10:00 AM Felt Making Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make a felt hat or scarf! Or if you... more »
Friday 31st January 11:00 AM Rag Rugs Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Saturday 1st February 10:00 AM Valentine Bunting Come along to this lovely workshop to make some bunting of fabric collaged hearts to display for Valentine's... more »
Friday 7th February 10:00 AM Creative Watercolours Suitable for 'brave beginners', this is a one day workshop exploring the creative possibilities... more »
Wednesday 19th February 10:00 AM French Knitting Remember using wool and a cotton reel bobbin to make long ropes of French knitting? Looking to extend... more »
Thursday 20th February 10:00 AM Turn a Tie into a Necklace In this workshop you will learn how to turn his favourite tie into your favourite necklace, by transforming... more »
Wednesday 26th February 10:00 AM Acrylic Painting Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Thursday 27th February 1:45 PM Creative Portraits in Oils Paint a colourful portrait of your choice and discover a variety of oil painting techniques. You will... more »
Friday 6th March 10:00 AM Creative Watercolours Suitable for 'brave beginners', this is a one day workshop exploring the creative possibilities... more »
Saturday 7th March 10:00 AM Mad March Hare Come and learn how to create your own Gentlemen Hare; this leaping lad is lots of fun to make and would... more »
Friday 13th March 11:00 AM Rag Rugs Learn this thrifty and eco-friendly craft in just 2 hours. All materials supplied (you may like to... more »
Saturday 28th March 10:00 AM Beginners' Sewing Machine Workshop Always wanted to sew but not sure where to begin? Through this series of workshops you will get to... more »
Wednesday 15th April 10:00 AM Free Machine Embroidery Use your sewing machine as a paintbrush to created a thread painting from a photograph. You will need... more »
Children
Saturday 14th 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 »
Saturday 11th January 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 8th February 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 14th March 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 25th April 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
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
The Arts Centre will close for the Christmas break at 12.30pm on Tuesday 24 December and reopen on Thursday 2 January at 9.30am.
We would like to wish all our volunteers, staff, visitors and friends a very Happy Christmas!
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