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Friday 27th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
SLOW STITCH Tutor: Paula Simpson Friday 27 April 10am to 1pm or 1.30-4pm (if first session full)
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 27th April 8:00 PM
SOUL - Kick Ass Brass
"Kick Ass Brass" is a Soul/Funk band with a steaming hot horn section and as a primary feature... more »
Friday 4th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Ceruleo Ensemble
BURYING THE DEAD More than a concert, 'Burying the Dead' will provide an exciting glimpse... more »
Friday 11th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 18th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with Trevor Whiting
Trevor Whiting was born in London in 1959. After initially learning tenor horn in the school brass... more »
Friday 25th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Neil Maya Quartet
Neil Maya As is the way with the arts, I do a number of different disciplines within music. I play... more »
Friday 1st June 1:00 AM
CLASSICAL - Jubilee String Quartet
The Jubilee String Quartet were first prize winners of the Val Tidone International Chamber Music Competition... more »
Friday 8th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Dave Moorwood & his Big Bear Stompers
The Bears are always popular at festivals and jazz clubs with their classic jazz repertoire and exciting... more »
Friday 15th June 8:00 PM
BLUES/JAZZ - The Curfew Crew + The Gaulois Brothers
. more »
Friday 22nd June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Renato D'Aiello
Born in Naples 1959. Renato began to study the saxophone on 1979 at the age of 20, with virtuoso sax... more »
Friday 6th July 8:00 PM
LATIN JAZZ - Riamba
Riamba is one of the most sought after and lively Latin music bands on the London scene today. The... more »
Friday 13th July 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Jaime Cantera & Suntou Susso
. more »
Friday 20th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Erdem Misirlioglu
We are delighted to welcome ERDEM MISIRLIOĞLU who also performed for Concerts in The West in 2015... more »
Thursday 26th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Tribute to John Coltrane - Gilad Atzmann & Orient House Ensemble
Gilad Atzmon is a British Jazz artist and author. Gilad was born in Israel in 1963 and trained at the... more »
Friday 3rd August 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Pelléas Ensemble
The Pelléas Ensemble was formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. Playing... more »
Friday 10th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Dime Notes
The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry... more »
Friday 17th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Anita O'Day Tribute with The Annika Skoogh Quartet
Annika Skoogh, born in South America and raised in Sweden, grew up singing in various church and school... more »
Friday 24th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Dart Valley Stompers
Leader JEREMY HUGGETT, founder and leader of the band, is renowned for his masterly playing of his... more »
Friday 31st August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Geoff Simkins & Mike Outram with The Nikki Iles Trio
Geoff Simkins has been playing jazz since his early teens originally as a drummer but quickly switching... more »
SOUL - Kick Ass Brass
"Kick Ass Brass" is a Soul/Funk band with a steaming hot horn section and as a primary feature... more »
Friday 4th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - The Ceruleo Ensemble
BURYING THE DEAD More than a concert, 'Burying the Dead' will provide an exciting glimpse... more »
Friday 11th May 8:00 PM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 18th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with Trevor Whiting
Trevor Whiting was born in London in 1959. After initially learning tenor horn in the school brass... more »
Friday 25th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Neil Maya Quartet
Neil Maya As is the way with the arts, I do a number of different disciplines within music. I play... more »
Friday 1st June 1:00 AM
CLASSICAL - Jubilee String Quartet
The Jubilee String Quartet were first prize winners of the Val Tidone International Chamber Music Competition... more »
Friday 8th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Dave Moorwood & his Big Bear Stompers
The Bears are always popular at festivals and jazz clubs with their classic jazz repertoire and exciting... more »
Friday 15th June 8:00 PM
BLUES/JAZZ - The Curfew Crew + The Gaulois Brothers
. more »
Friday 22nd June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Renato D'Aiello
Born in Naples 1959. Renato began to study the saxophone on 1979 at the age of 20, with virtuoso sax... more »
Friday 6th July 8:00 PM
LATIN JAZZ - Riamba
Riamba is one of the most sought after and lively Latin music bands on the London scene today. The... more »
Friday 13th July 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - Jaime Cantera & Suntou Susso
. more »
Friday 20th July 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Erdem Misirlioglu
We are delighted to welcome ERDEM MISIRLIOĞLU who also performed for Concerts in The West in 2015... more »
Thursday 26th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Tribute to John Coltrane - Gilad Atzmann & Orient House Ensemble
Gilad Atzmon is a British Jazz artist and author. Gilad was born in Israel in 1963 and trained at the... more »
Friday 3rd August 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Pelléas Ensemble
The Pelléas Ensemble was formed at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2011. Playing... more »
Friday 10th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Dime Notes
The Dime Notes present a fresh take on a timeless style, emphasizing the propulsive grooves and sultry... more »
Friday 17th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Anita O'Day Tribute with The Annika Skoogh Quartet
Annika Skoogh, born in South America and raised in Sweden, grew up singing in various church and school... more »
Friday 24th August 8:00 PM
JAZZ -The Dart Valley Stompers
Leader JEREMY HUGGETT, founder and leader of the band, is renowned for his masterly playing of his... more »
Friday 31st August 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Geoff Simkins & Mike Outram with The Nikki Iles Trio
Geoff Simkins has been playing jazz since his early teens originally as a drummer but quickly switching... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 30th April 10:30 AM
Quiet
Less is more in this exhibition of paintings and drawings that take their inspiration from minimalism.... more »
Monday 21st May 10:30 AM
A Passion for Paint
A group exhibition by Valerie Wall, Louise Melikoff and Jenny Worrall. Three long-standing friends... more »
Monday 11th June 9:30 AM
Hot Stuff!
Hot from the imagination, hot from hot climates, hot sometimes in colour, the work of these three artists... more »
Monday 2nd July 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Quiet
Less is more in this exhibition of paintings and drawings that take their inspiration from minimalism.... more »
Monday 21st May 10:30 AM
A Passion for Paint
A group exhibition by Valerie Wall, Louise Melikoff and Jenny Worrall. Three long-standing friends... more »
Monday 11th June 9:30 AM
Hot Stuff!
Hot from the imagination, hot from hot climates, hot sometimes in colour, the work of these three artists... more »
Monday 2nd July 9:30 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition
Work in the following media can be submitted for judging: paintings, original prints, drawings,... more »
Workshop
Friday 27th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 30th April 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Friday 4th May 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 5th May 10:00 AM
Kantha
In this workshop you will learn about the relaxing and therapeutic nature of hand stitching through... more »
Monday 7th May 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 11th 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 14th May 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Tuesday 15th May 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Beginners' session
£22 per session (including materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 18th 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 21st May 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 21st May 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 24th May 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Flowered Granny Squares
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 25th May 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Share your ideas in a supportive... more »
Friday 1st June 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 4th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 4th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 6th June 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Wednesday 6th June 2:00 PM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Thursday 7th June 10:00 AM
Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a wonderful medium with which to produce a selection of varied artworks. Linda Hampson... more »
Friday 8th 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 11th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Friday 15th June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 18th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 18th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 22nd June 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in... more »
Monday 25th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 2nd July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 2nd July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 6th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 7th 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 9th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Friday 13th 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 16th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 16th July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 18th July 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Coastal Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 20th July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 23rd July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 30th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided)... more »
Tuesday 31st July 10:00 AM
Mixed Media Mosaics
Mixed media mosaics use flat materials such as tile and glass, together with other found objects. ... more »
Friday 3rd 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 6th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 6th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 10th 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 13th August 10:00 AM
Clay
Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Tuesday 14th August 10:00 AM
Decorative Collage
Transform plain items from your home - boxes, flower pots, mirror and picture frames etc - by collaging... more »
Friday 17th 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 20th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 20th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 24th August 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in... more »
Friday 31st August 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 30th April 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Friday 4th May 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 5th May 10:00 AM
Kantha
In this workshop you will learn about the relaxing and therapeutic nature of hand stitching through... more »
Monday 7th May 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 11th 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 14th May 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Tuesday 15th May 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Beginners' session
£22 per session (including materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 18th 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 21st May 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 21st May 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Thursday 24th May 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Flowered Granny Squares
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 25th May 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Share your ideas in a supportive... more »
Friday 1st June 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Monday 4th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 4th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 6th June 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Discover the versatility of painting in acrylics. This workshop is suitable for complete beginners... more »
Wednesday 6th June 2:00 PM
Drawing
This course aims to explore various ways of drawing, improving observational skills in a relaxed,... more »
Thursday 7th June 10:00 AM
Animals in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a wonderful medium with which to produce a selection of varied artworks. Linda Hampson... more »
Friday 8th 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 11th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Friday 15th June 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 18th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 18th June 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 22nd June 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in... more »
Monday 25th June 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 2nd July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 2nd July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 6th July 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Saturday 7th 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 9th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Friday 13th 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 16th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 16th July 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 18th July 10:00 AM
Adventures in Crochet - Coastal Crochet
£22 per session (excluding materials - contact tutor for details [email protected]) ... more »
Friday 20th July 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 23rd July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3.30pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 30th July 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided)... more »
Tuesday 31st July 10:00 AM
Mixed Media Mosaics
Mixed media mosaics use flat materials such as tile and glass, together with other found objects. ... more »
Friday 3rd 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 6th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session (materials not provided).... more »
Monday 6th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 10th 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 13th August 10:00 AM
Clay
Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Tuesday 14th August 10:00 AM
Decorative Collage
Transform plain items from your home - boxes, flower pots, mirror and picture frames etc - by collaging... more »
Friday 17th 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 20th August 10:00 AM
Clay
All abilities welcome. Mondays 10am-3pm £7 per weekly session. more »
Monday 20th August 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 24th August 2:15 PM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
New day & time! From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in... more »
Friday 31st 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 12th 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 »
Saturday 9th June 10:30 AM
Family Art Morning
Familes, come along to the Arts Centre and get creative, making art works inspired by 'My Ilminster'.... more »
Saturday 16th 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 14th 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 9th June 10:30 AM
Family Art Morning
Familes, come along to the Arts Centre and get creative, making art works inspired by 'My Ilminster'.... more »
Saturday 16th 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 14th 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 »
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