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Friday 10th February 8:00 PM
The Riverboat Four
Friday 10th February at 8:00pm (pre-show supper 7:00pm) The Riverboat Four Mike Denham, Steve Graham, John Wurr, Eddie Edwards Tickets £12 (£21.50 including pre-show supper) can be booked on 01460 54973 or online by clicking here
Steve formed his Riverboat Four a few years ago to entertain guests on a hotel barge cruising down the River Seine, and has since performed many times. This is one of the rare appearances of the group on dry land. The group comprises trumpet, piano, clarinet/sax and banjo, played by the four best musicians from the bands, Classic Jazz and The Sunset Café Stompers.
Expect to hear a remarkable selection of vintage jazz, ragtime, boogie woogie and popular melodies along with... Read More »
Music
Friday 10th February 8:00 PM
The Riverboat Four
Steve formed his Riverboat Four a few years ago to entertain guests on a hotel barge cruising... more »
Friday 24th February 8:00 PM
Darren Altman with Centreline
Centreline are a very well known London quartet playing a wide range of contemporary jazz, "swinging... more »
Friday 2nd March 8:00 PM
Pete Canter Quintet
The Pete Canter Quintet is known for its high-intensity straight-ahead hardbop and latin material... more »
Friday 9th March 7:30 PM
Cavaleri Quartet
Mozart String Quartet in B flat major K589 Schnittke String Quartet No3 Ravel String Quartet in F... more »
Saturday 17th March 8:00 PM
The George Washing 'Machine' Quartet
Improbably named Australian, George Washing "Machine", eccentric vocalist and dazzling violin master... more »
Friday 6th April 8:00 PM
Mike Denham with Mike Snelling
Mike has been present on the UK traditional jazz scene for a great many years, originally with Alex... more »
Friday 20th April 8:00 PM
Scott Hamilton & Alan Barnes with The Craig Milverton Trio
This is probably as good as we can get. Scott Hamilton on tenor saxophone is universally recognized... more »
Friday 27th April 8:00 PM
Alasdair Beatson
Mozart Sonata in F major K332 Fauré Préludes Op 103 Ravel Sonatine Schubert... more »
The Riverboat Four
Steve formed his Riverboat Four a few years ago to entertain guests on a hotel barge cruising... more »
Friday 24th February 8:00 PM
Darren Altman with Centreline
Centreline are a very well known London quartet playing a wide range of contemporary jazz, "swinging... more »
Friday 2nd March 8:00 PM
Pete Canter Quintet
The Pete Canter Quintet is known for its high-intensity straight-ahead hardbop and latin material... more »
Friday 9th March 7:30 PM
Cavaleri Quartet
Mozart String Quartet in B flat major K589 Schnittke String Quartet No3 Ravel String Quartet in F... more »
Saturday 17th March 8:00 PM
The George Washing 'Machine' Quartet
Improbably named Australian, George Washing "Machine", eccentric vocalist and dazzling violin master... more »
Friday 6th April 8:00 PM
Mike Denham with Mike Snelling
Mike has been present on the UK traditional jazz scene for a great many years, originally with Alex... more »
Friday 20th April 8:00 PM
Scott Hamilton & Alan Barnes with The Craig Milverton Trio
This is probably as good as we can get. Scott Hamilton on tenor saxophone is universally recognized... more »
Friday 27th April 8:00 PM
Alasdair Beatson
Mozart Sonata in F major K332 Fauré Préludes Op 103 Ravel Sonatine Schubert... more »
Other Events
Saturday 18th February 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Wednesday 22nd February 7:00 PM
A Way With Words
Local poets and short story writers are invited to share their enthusiasm for words in a relaxed and... more »
Saturday 25th February 7:30 PM
Rosemary Hawthorne
This incredible, two-act, one-woman show must not be missed! RADA medallist, fashion historian,... more »
Saturday 3rd March 9:30 AM
Regular Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Friday 23rd March 8:00 PM
Ian Keable
Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award 2008/09, has been a top entertainer for nearly 20... more »
Saturday 24th March 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Friday 30th March 7:00 PM
Quiz Night
Tickets £12 per table of up to six Book early through the box office 01460 54973 A fund raising... more »
Wednesday 4th April 10:00 AM
Talent for Textiles
A wonderful array of antique and vintage textiles to enjoy. Come and browse, come and buy! more »
Saturday 7th April 9:30 AM
Regular Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Saturday 28th April 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Wednesday 22nd February 7:00 PM
A Way With Words
Local poets and short story writers are invited to share their enthusiasm for words in a relaxed and... more »
Saturday 25th February 7:30 PM
Rosemary Hawthorne
This incredible, two-act, one-woman show must not be missed! RADA medallist, fashion historian,... more »
Saturday 3rd March 9:30 AM
Regular Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Friday 23rd March 8:00 PM
Ian Keable
Ian Keable, winner of The Magic Circle Comedy Award 2008/09, has been a top entertainer for nearly 20... more »
Saturday 24th March 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Friday 30th March 7:00 PM
Quiz Night
Tickets £12 per table of up to six Book early through the box office 01460 54973 A fund raising... more »
Wednesday 4th April 10:00 AM
Talent for Textiles
A wonderful array of antique and vintage textiles to enjoy. Come and browse, come and buy! more »
Saturday 7th April 9:30 AM
Regular Craft and Produce Market
The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month New makers are always welcome. Please... more »
Saturday 28th April 9:30 AM
Antiques and Vintage Collectables Fair
There will be no charge for entry for the general public. If you are interested in being a stallholder,... more »
Children
Wednesday 15th February 10:00 AM
Illustration Workshops
Learn how to illustrate your own stories. For ages 6-12 £7.50 per session. ... more »
Illustration Workshops
Learn how to illustrate your own stories. For ages 6-12 £7.50 per session. ... more »
Workshop
Monday 6th February 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 7th February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 8th February 1:15 PM
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 »
Wednesday 8th February 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Saturday 11th February 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Wonders of the Wonder Knitter
Create a gorgeous necklace using exotic yarns and threads and a bracelet with wire and beads, using... more »
Tuesday 14th February 10:00 AM
Painting Landscape Visions Art Workshop
A one day painting workshop based on thegallery exhibition Landscape Visions (13th Feb –... more »
Wednesday 15th February 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 17th February 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 20th February 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 21st February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 22nd February 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 24th February 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Cushion making £20 per workshop including materials. (see further details on 23rd... more »
Monday 27th February 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 28th February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Friday 2nd March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Fridays 10.00am to 3.00pm (double session). Term: 6th January, 3rd February, 2nd March Cost:... more »
Monday 5th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 6th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Friday 9th March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 12th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 13th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 14th March 1:15 PM
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 »
Wednesday 14th March 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Monday 19th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 20th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 21st March 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 23rd March 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Roman Blinds £20 per workshop including materials. (see further details on 27th... more »
Monday 26th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 27th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 28th March 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 30th March 10:00 AM
Coloured Pencil Workshop
Learn how to blend colours to produce a range of textures. Please bring with you a sharpener,... more »
Saturday 31st March 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Mixed Media Art Canvas
Learn lots of skills using a variety of fibres, papers, clay and embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind... more »
Monday 2nd April 10:00 AM
Crazy Patchwork
£20 (excluding cost of materials) The gallery cafe will be open as usual for hot and cold... more »
Wednesday 11th April 1:00 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 »
Wednesday 11th April 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Thursday 12th April 10:00 AM
Confetti Landscape Workshop
Make a unique wall hanging using a confetti quilting technique. Use fabric scraps like an artist's... more »
Wednesday 18th April 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 20th April 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Saturday 21st April 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Peg Loom Weaving
Master a new skill whilst creating a bespoke wall-hanging or small bag using fibres, yarns and a... more »
Wednesday 25th April 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 27th April 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Curtain making £20 including materials Please bring a basic sewing kit ... more »
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 7th February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 8th February 1:15 PM
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 »
Wednesday 8th February 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Saturday 11th February 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Wonders of the Wonder Knitter
Create a gorgeous necklace using exotic yarns and threads and a bracelet with wire and beads, using... more »
Tuesday 14th February 10:00 AM
Painting Landscape Visions Art Workshop
A one day painting workshop based on thegallery exhibition Landscape Visions (13th Feb –... more »
Wednesday 15th February 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 17th February 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 20th February 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 21st February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 22nd February 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 24th February 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Cushion making £20 per workshop including materials. (see further details on 23rd... more »
Monday 27th February 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 28th February 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Friday 2nd March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Fridays 10.00am to 3.00pm (double session). Term: 6th January, 3rd February, 2nd March Cost:... more »
Monday 5th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 6th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Friday 9th March 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Monday 12th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 13th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 14th March 1:15 PM
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 »
Wednesday 14th March 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Monday 19th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 20th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 21st March 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 23rd March 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Roman Blinds £20 per workshop including materials. (see further details on 27th... more »
Monday 26th March 9:30 AM
CLAY
An informal amateur sculpture group. All abilities welcome. £7.00 per session The... more »
Tuesday 27th March 10:00 AM
Watercolour
Tuesdays 10.00am to 12 noon and 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm. Term (11 weeks): 10th Jan to 27th Mar... more »
Wednesday 28th March 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 30th March 10:00 AM
Coloured Pencil Workshop
Learn how to blend colours to produce a range of textures. Please bring with you a sharpener,... more »
Saturday 31st March 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Mixed Media Art Canvas
Learn lots of skills using a variety of fibres, papers, clay and embellishments to create a one-of-a-kind... more »
Monday 2nd April 10:00 AM
Crazy Patchwork
£20 (excluding cost of materials) The gallery cafe will be open as usual for hot and cold... more »
Wednesday 11th April 1:00 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 »
Wednesday 11th April 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Thursday 12th April 10:00 AM
Confetti Landscape Workshop
Make a unique wall hanging using a confetti quilting technique. Use fabric scraps like an artist's... more »
Wednesday 18th April 2:00 PM
Readers' Group
Spend an afternoon once a month with like-minded people, a good cup of coffee and a chat about the latest... more »
Friday 20th April 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Saturday 21st April 10:00 AM
Folk Crafts - Peg Loom Weaving
Master a new skill whilst creating a bespoke wall-hanging or small bag using fibres, yarns and a... more »
Wednesday 25th April 1:15 PM
KNIT TOGETHER, CROCHET TOO
Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever your level of skill from beginner to master-knitter! £4.00... more »
Friday 27th April 10:00 AM
Soft Furnishings
Today's topic: Curtain making £20 including materials Please bring a basic sewing kit ... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 13th February 9:30 AM
Landscape Visions
Gwyn Ardyth, Elizabeth Fortescue, Karen Young, Tiana Marie, Jan Calow Enjoy the exciting... more »
Monday 5th March 9:30 AM
Fabrication of Reality
Stephen Lovatt unlocks his treasure box and unwraps the contents. Lovingly painted from... more »
Monday 19th March 9:30 AM
Annual Open 2012
Our Open Exhibition is an occasion we look forward to every year as it brings in a wider group of artists. ... more »
Monday 16th April 9:30 AM
SGFA South West
Styles vary but the elected members will take your breath away with their ideas and their varied approaches... more »
Monday 30th April 9:30 AM
Ariana Heartsong
Western Australia and the West of England are where Ariana has honed her artistic skills and exhibited... more »
Landscape Visions
Gwyn Ardyth, Elizabeth Fortescue, Karen Young, Tiana Marie, Jan Calow Enjoy the exciting... more »
Monday 5th March 9:30 AM
Fabrication of Reality
Stephen Lovatt unlocks his treasure box and unwraps the contents. Lovingly painted from... more »
Monday 19th March 9:30 AM
Annual Open 2012
Our Open Exhibition is an occasion we look forward to every year as it brings in a wider group of artists. ... more »
Monday 16th April 9:30 AM
SGFA South West
Styles vary but the elected members will take your breath away with their ideas and their varied approaches... more »
Monday 30th April 9:30 AM
Ariana Heartsong
Western Australia and the West of England are where Ariana has honed her artistic skills and exhibited... more »
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ILMINSTER'S "FIRST TUESDAY"
Tuesday 7th February 2012 The first Tuesday in every month is Ilminster's regular "First Tuesday" event. Ilminster Arts Centre has participated from the beginning, and supported the First Tuesday project running during the last year or...
Annual Open Art CompetitionThe application forms for the Annual Open Art Competition are now available. A .pdf download is available (click here) or telephone 01460 54973 or E-mail the Arts Centre at info@themeetinghouse.org.uk
Welcome to a new season celebrating the arts. In our striking building we have exhibitions and music to delight and inspire you and workshops and demonstrations to re-engage you with your favourite art genre.
There is an impressive array of craft work and cards in our shop, and in our Gallery Café we can provide you with the perfect setting in which to meet your friends.
2011 saw an upsurge in the number of people choosing to eat with us before jazz concerts. In 2012 we return to offering food before our excellent classical series, Concerts in the West. At £9.50, suppers are wonderful value! But do book at least 2 days ahead.
Anthony Pither
Chairman, Ilminster Arts Centre at the Meeting House