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Friday 22nd November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
SLOW STITCH Tutor: Paula Simpson Friday 22 November 10am-12.30pm (morning session only)
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful process of creating designs on fabric with stitch. In this new series of workshops we will explore traditional hand stitching techniques from around the world such as Kantha, quilting and embroidery. You will create small textiles pieces which you can include in your own work. Materials and thread will be provided but there may be a small charge. Please bring along basic sewing equipment and threads,... Read More »
Music
Friday 29th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Ant Law with the Al Swainger Quartet
Bass player, AL SWAINGER, has been in the top five for the British Jazz Awards several times in recent... more »
Friday 6th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Maddocks and his Jazzmen
Undoubtedly one of the premier New Orleans-style band in the south and south-west, the Maddocks band... more »
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 10th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Shillito & his Riviera Ramblers
It's now over 60 years since I first discovered jazz! I was in my early teens when... more »
Friday 17th January 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - MARRINER, BEATSON & PETROV
We are delighted that these three wonderful musicians are coming together to do a special fundraising... more »
Friday 24th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Ben Cummings, Martin Dale with Dominic Ashworth and the Craig Milverton Trio
BEN CUMMINGS is a trumpeter who has established a formidable reputation as one of Britain's finest... more »
Friday 31st January 7:30 PM
FLYING FOLK
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 7th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham & The Sunset Cafe Stompers
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong... more »
Friday 14th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Nick Maclean Quartet with Brownman Ali
This contemplative and often thrilling quartet's explorations of modern, original repertoire is... 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 13th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Enrico Tomasso & 'Magic' Mike Henry
ENRICO TOMASSO is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. He was exposed... 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 27th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Dave Newton with Andy Panayi and Sue Richardson
Twelve times winner of the UK jazz awards, DAVID NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz,... 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 10th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Gabrielle Ducomble with her Quintet
GABRIELLE DUCOMBLE has very successfully put her sophisticated Gallic stamp on the London jazz scene.... 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 »
Friday 24th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Jean TOUSSANT with The Craig Milverton Trio
' more »
JAZZ - Ant Law with the Al Swainger Quartet
Bass player, AL SWAINGER, has been in the top five for the British Jazz Awards several times in recent... more »
Friday 6th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Maddocks and his Jazzmen
Undoubtedly one of the premier New Orleans-style band in the south and south-west, the Maddocks band... more »
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 10th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Shillito & his Riviera Ramblers
It's now over 60 years since I first discovered jazz! I was in my early teens when... more »
Friday 17th January 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - MARRINER, BEATSON & PETROV
We are delighted that these three wonderful musicians are coming together to do a special fundraising... more »
Friday 24th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Ben Cummings, Martin Dale with Dominic Ashworth and the Craig Milverton Trio
BEN CUMMINGS is a trumpeter who has established a formidable reputation as one of Britain's finest... more »
Friday 31st January 7:30 PM
FLYING FOLK
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 7th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham & The Sunset Cafe Stompers
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis Armstrong... more »
Friday 14th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Nick Maclean Quartet with Brownman Ali
This contemplative and often thrilling quartet's explorations of modern, original repertoire is... 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 13th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Enrico Tomasso & 'Magic' Mike Henry
ENRICO TOMASSO is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. He was exposed... 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 27th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Dave Newton with Andy Panayi and Sue Richardson
Twelve times winner of the UK jazz awards, DAVID NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz,... 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 10th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Gabrielle Ducomble with her Quintet
GABRIELLE DUCOMBLE has very successfully put her sophisticated Gallic stamp on the London jazz scene.... 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 »
Friday 24th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Jean TOUSSANT with The Craig Milverton Trio
' more »
Visual Arts
Monday 25th November 9:30 AM
Christmas Collection
The festive season at Ilminster Arts Centre spells the return of our "Christmas Collection"... 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 »
Monday 23rd March 9:30 AM
Sharon O'Brien Solo Exhibition - Cafe Gallery
Sharon O'Brien is a contemporary self taught artist who is also a singer/songwriter recording her... 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 »
Christmas Collection
The festive season at Ilminster Arts Centre spells the return of our "Christmas Collection"... 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 »
Monday 23rd March 9:30 AM
Sharon O'Brien Solo Exhibition - Cafe Gallery
Sharon O'Brien is a contemporary self taught artist who is also a singer/songwriter recording her... 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
Friday 22nd November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 25th November 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 29th November 10:00 AM
Moonstruck Hare
In this workshop we will create a winter landscape, using natural fabrics which will be embellished... more »
Saturday 30th November 10:00 AM
Recycled Hat
Turn tragedy into fashion triumph by transforming a shrunken jumper into a cosy hat for winter. This... more »
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 »
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 25th November 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 29th November 10:00 AM
Moonstruck Hare
In this workshop we will create a winter landscape, using natural fabrics which will be embellished... more »
Saturday 30th November 10:00 AM
Recycled Hat
Turn tragedy into fashion triumph by transforming a shrunken jumper into a cosy hat for winter. This... more »
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 »
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 »
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 22nd November 6:00 PM
Ilminster's Christmas Lights Switch-On
See Ilminster's Christmas lights being switched on and then come on over to the Arts Centre to... more »
Ilminster's Christmas Lights Switch-On
See Ilminster's Christmas lights being switched on and then come on over to the Arts Centre to... more »
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