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Tuesday 23rd April 10:00 AM
Watercolours
WATERCOLOURS with Nicky Clarke Tuesdays Morning session: 10am-12noon Afternoon session: 1-3pm
Learn the techniques of watercolour painting in these friendly and relaxed classes. All abilities welcome, including absolute beginners. £180 for a 12 week term Term dates: 23 April - 21 May, then 11 June - 23 July For more information, and to book, please contact Nicky on 01460 281773. Read More »
Music
Friday 26th April 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Nikki Iles Trio with Karen Sharp and Stan Sultzmann
Nikki Iles jazz pianist and composer, was a founder member of the innovative Creative Jazz Orchestra... more »
Friday 3rd May 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Cassini & Beatson
SCHUBERT Violin Sonata (Sonatina) No 3 in G minor, Op 137 D 408 FAURÉ Sonata No 1 in A major,... more »
Friday 10th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Magnolia Jazz Band
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Friday 17th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
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Saturday 18th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Bacchaeia Wind Quintet
BACCHAEIA are a young wind quintet formed from past and present students of Royal Academy of Music.... more »
Friday 24th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Alan Barnes & Art Themen with The Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 7th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with John Maddocks & Graham Smith
JOHN MADDOCK'S jazzmen, from Dorset and Hampshire, reached their 47th birthday this year. John... more »
Friday 14th June 8:00 PM
BLUES - Li'l Jimmy Reed with Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe
JIMMY REED. He was born Leon Atkins in the 1930's near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later... more »
Friday 21st June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Law Re-Creations Quartet
JOHN LAW A a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, he turned away from classical piano studies... more »
Friday 5th July 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Clare Hammond
We are delighted to welcome CLARE HAMMOND to Ilminster. She has a great interest in contemporary piano... more »
Friday 12th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham and his Sunset Cafe Stompers
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis... more »
Friday 19th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Laura Collins with The Craig Milverton Trio and Nigel Price
LAURA COLLINS played classical 'cello and piano from an early age in her home town of Cardiff and... more »
Thursday 25th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Sotavento Big Band
About the band: Sotavento Big Band is a Jazz & Tango band formed in Buenos Aires 13 years ago... more »
Friday 2nd 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 9th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Matt Carter Septet
MATT CARTER was brought up in Exeter, and performed mainly around the South West until September 2017,... more »
Friday 23rd August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - SINATRA TRIBUTE
Frederic Gardner has toured the whole World with his "Sinatra" act. There are a number of others... more »
Friday 30th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Vimala Rowe & John Etheridge
John Etheridge's reputation in the jazz world cannot be overstated. A genuinely virtuosic fusion... more »
Friday 6th September 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Eusebius Quartet
Formed in 2015 the EUSEBIUS QUARTET were finalists in the 2018 Royal Overseas Competition. They enjoy... more »
Friday 13th September 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
JEMIMA FAREY is a young folk/country musician from Somerset who written many original songs incorporating... more »
JAZZ -Nikki Iles Trio with Karen Sharp and Stan Sultzmann
Nikki Iles jazz pianist and composer, was a founder member of the innovative Creative Jazz Orchestra... more »
Friday 3rd May 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Cassini & Beatson
SCHUBERT Violin Sonata (Sonatina) No 3 in G minor, Op 137 D 408 FAURÉ Sonata No 1 in A major,... more »
Friday 10th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ -Magnolia Jazz Band
. more »
Friday 17th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
. more »
Saturday 18th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Bacchaeia Wind Quintet
BACCHAEIA are a young wind quintet formed from past and present students of Royal Academy of Music.... more »
Friday 24th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Alan Barnes & Art Themen with The Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 7th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with John Maddocks & Graham Smith
JOHN MADDOCK'S jazzmen, from Dorset and Hampshire, reached their 47th birthday this year. John... more »
Friday 14th June 8:00 PM
BLUES - Li'l Jimmy Reed with Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe
JIMMY REED. He was born Leon Atkins in the 1930's near Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and later... more »
Friday 21st June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - John Law Re-Creations Quartet
JOHN LAW A a prize-winning classical prodigy on piano, he turned away from classical piano studies... more »
Friday 5th July 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Clare Hammond
We are delighted to welcome CLARE HAMMOND to Ilminster. She has a great interest in contemporary piano... more »
Friday 12th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham and his Sunset Cafe Stompers
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned it, Louis... more »
Friday 19th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Laura Collins with The Craig Milverton Trio and Nigel Price
LAURA COLLINS played classical 'cello and piano from an early age in her home town of Cardiff and... more »
Thursday 25th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Sotavento Big Band
About the band: Sotavento Big Band is a Jazz & Tango band formed in Buenos Aires 13 years ago... more »
Friday 2nd 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 9th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Matt Carter Septet
MATT CARTER was brought up in Exeter, and performed mainly around the South West until September 2017,... more »
Friday 23rd August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - SINATRA TRIBUTE
Frederic Gardner has toured the whole World with his "Sinatra" act. There are a number of others... more »
Friday 30th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Vimala Rowe & John Etheridge
John Etheridge's reputation in the jazz world cannot be overstated. A genuinely virtuosic fusion... more »
Friday 6th September 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Eusebius Quartet
Formed in 2015 the EUSEBIUS QUARTET were finalists in the 2018 Royal Overseas Competition. They enjoy... more »
Friday 13th September 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
JEMIMA FAREY is a young folk/country musician from Somerset who written many original songs incorporating... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 29th April 9:30 AM
Greenfylde School Exhibition
Greenfylde C of E First School is proud to introduce Ilminster to its current group of amazing young... more »
Monday 13th May 9:30 AM
Made @ IAC
A pop-up exhibition by students on our Pastels Pencils and Slow Stitch workshops, showcasing their... more »
Monday 20th May 9:30 AM
The Creative Collective
A diverse group of makers, each pursuing their own individual passions to create unique, high quality... more »
Monday 10th June 9:30 AM
The Kingcombe Group
A group exhibition by 11 textile artists who meet and stitch at Kingcombe, a study centre and nature... more »
Monday 1st July 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition 2019
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Greenfylde School Exhibition
Greenfylde C of E First School is proud to introduce Ilminster to its current group of amazing young... more »
Monday 13th May 9:30 AM
Made @ IAC
A pop-up exhibition by students on our Pastels Pencils and Slow Stitch workshops, showcasing their... more »
Monday 20th May 9:30 AM
The Creative Collective
A diverse group of makers, each pursuing their own individual passions to create unique, high quality... more »
Monday 10th June 9:30 AM
The Kingcombe Group
A group exhibition by 11 textile artists who meet and stitch at Kingcombe, a study centre and nature... more »
Monday 1st July 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition 2019
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Workshop
Tuesday 23rd April 10:00 AM
Watercolours
Learn the techniques of watercolour painting in these friendly and relaxed classes. All abilities welcome,... more »
Friday 26th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Friday 3rd May 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Thursday 9th May 2:00 PM
Kusudama Flowers
Japanese kusudama balls (origami flower ball ornaments) are traditionally assembled from real flowers... more »
Friday 10th May 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 13th May 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 17th May 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 20th May 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 24th May 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Tuesday 28th May 10:00 AM
Fused Glass
Make a curved candle cover. Jo will beging by leading you on a mini project so you can experience cutting... more »
Thursday 30th May 10:00 AM
Kingfishers & Riverbeds using Acrylic Paints
One of our most recognisable and well known birds, the kingfisher is not always easy to observe. Quite... more »
Monday 3rd June 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 10th June 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 14th 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 »
Monday 17th June 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 21st June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 24th June 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 5th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 6th July 10:00 AM
Inchies
This activity involves making square inch pieces of art using any material. It would be fabric-based... more »
Monday 8th July 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 12th 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 »
Monday 15th July 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 19th July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Saturday 20th 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 22nd July 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 24th July 10:00 AM
Thread Painting
Use paint and thread to create pictures or decorate garments. Participants should bring a sewing... more »
Friday 26th July 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 29th July 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 1st August 10:30 AM
Stained Glass
About your tutor: Sharan James trained in embroidered textiles in Birmingham. After retraining... more »
Friday 2nd August 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 5th August 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 7th August 10:30 AM
Birds & Flowers Wire Sculpture
Make a lovely wall hanging wire sculpture. Suitable for all abilities and age 16 + £35 (plus... more »
Friday 9th 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 12th August 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 15th August 10:00 AM
Something old, something new
A one day workshop. The origins of patchwork are in thrift and recyling of washed and worn fabrics.... more »
Friday 16th August 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 19th August 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 23rd August 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Watercolours
Learn the techniques of watercolour painting in these friendly and relaxed classes. All abilities welcome,... more »
Friday 26th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Friday 3rd May 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Thursday 9th May 2:00 PM
Kusudama Flowers
Japanese kusudama balls (origami flower ball ornaments) are traditionally assembled from real flowers... more »
Friday 10th May 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 13th May 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 17th May 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 20th May 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 24th May 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Tuesday 28th May 10:00 AM
Fused Glass
Make a curved candle cover. Jo will beging by leading you on a mini project so you can experience cutting... more »
Thursday 30th May 10:00 AM
Kingfishers & Riverbeds using Acrylic Paints
One of our most recognisable and well known birds, the kingfisher is not always easy to observe. Quite... more »
Monday 3rd June 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 10th June 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 14th 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 »
Monday 17th June 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 21st June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 24th June 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 5th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 6th July 10:00 AM
Inchies
This activity involves making square inch pieces of art using any material. It would be fabric-based... more »
Monday 8th July 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 12th 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 »
Monday 15th July 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 19th July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Saturday 20th 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 22nd July 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 24th July 10:00 AM
Thread Painting
Use paint and thread to create pictures or decorate garments. Participants should bring a sewing... more »
Friday 26th July 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 29th July 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 1st August 10:30 AM
Stained Glass
About your tutor: Sharan James trained in embroidered textiles in Birmingham. After retraining... more »
Friday 2nd August 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 5th August 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Wednesday 7th August 10:30 AM
Birds & Flowers Wire Sculpture
Make a lovely wall hanging wire sculpture. Suitable for all abilities and age 16 + £35 (plus... more »
Friday 9th 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 12th August 10:00 AM
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 15th August 10:00 AM
Something old, something new
A one day workshop. The origins of patchwork are in thrift and recyling of washed and worn fabrics.... more »
Friday 16th August 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 19th August 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 23rd August 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Children
Saturday 25th May 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 »
Wednesday 29th May 10:00 AM
Fruit Poly Prints
This children's art workshop is on decorative fruit poly prints, made by scoring an image onto... more »
Saturday 15th 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 13th 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 »
Wednesday 29th May 10:00 AM
Fruit Poly Prints
This children's art workshop is on decorative fruit poly prints, made by scoring an image onto... more »
Saturday 15th 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 13th 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 31st May 6:45 PM
A Way with Words
Come and enjoy words, spoken and sung, written and performed by local wordsmiths in a relaxed and friendly... more »
A Way with Words
Come and enjoy words, spoken and sung, written and performed by local wordsmiths in a relaxed and friendly... more »
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Easter Opening HoursWe will be open on Good Friday from 10am-2.30pm; the Cafe will be open between 10am and 2pm serving drinks and cakes. Closed Easter Monday.
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