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Saturday 7th December 10:00 AM
Surface Decoration Montage
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 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... 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 - 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... 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
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 »
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
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 »
Tuesday 18th February 10:00 AM
Mend Pre-loved jewellery and redesign your heirlooms
Learn simple stringing techniques, remove broken clasps and learn how to add or change fastenings to... 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 »
Saturday 4th April 10:00 AM
Fabric and Yarn Wall Hanging
Create 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 »
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 »
Tuesday 18th February 10:00 AM
Mend Pre-loved jewellery and redesign your heirlooms
Learn simple stringing techniques, remove broken clasps and learn how to add or change fastenings to... 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 »
Saturday 4th April 10:00 AM
Fabric and Yarn Wall Hanging
Create 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 »
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
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