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Tuesday 18th May 9:30 AM
Floral Feast
18th May - 12th June 2021 In the Main and Cafe Galleries (Subject to government restrictions being lifted)
'Celebrate the coming of summer in a confectionery of colour, surrounded by birds and flowers as we regain our freedom to meet and roam'. This exhibition will be a feast for the eyes. A very welcomed sight after the months of lockdown. Artists Liz Watts - Ceramics Susan Thomson - Painter Read More »
Music
Friday 11th June 8:00 PM
MIKE DENHAM and his SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned... more »
Friday 18th June 8:00 PM
CITW - FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET
SINGELEE Grand Quatour concertant,Op 79 HANDEL Water Music selection JS BACH Air from... more »
Friday 25th June 8:00 PM
The TOMMASO STORACE Quartet
Tommaso Storace was born in 1975 in Milano, Italy.Tommaso started playing the saxophone and studying... more »
Friday 2nd July 8:00 PM
BATH BAROQUE
They will be playing : - J S Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor (soloist Oscar... more »
Friday 9th July 8:00 PM
“THREE OF THE VERY BEST”
Ben Cummings is a trumpeter who has established a formidable reputation as one of Britain's finest... more »
Friday 23rd July 8:00 PM
CITW - Creating Carmen
Prosper Mérimée is struggling with his latest novella, when his leading character - Carmen... more »
Friday 6th August 8:00 PM
The PETE ALLEN Jazz Band
Pete Allen first formed his band in October 1978, and during the early years made thirty... more »
Thursday 12th August 8:00 PM
Harmonica blues from South Carolina
Johnny Mars was born in Laurens, South Carolina, to sharecropping parents.[1] His family regularly... more »
MIKE DENHAM and his SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS
The Sunset Cafe was a top night-spot on Chicago's infamous South Side. Al Capone owned... more »
Friday 18th June 8:00 PM
CITW - FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET
SINGELEE Grand Quatour concertant,Op 79 HANDEL Water Music selection JS BACH Air from... more »
Friday 25th June 8:00 PM
The TOMMASO STORACE Quartet
Tommaso Storace was born in 1975 in Milano, Italy.Tommaso started playing the saxophone and studying... more »
Friday 2nd July 8:00 PM
BATH BAROQUE
They will be playing : - J S Bach: Violin Concerto in A minor (soloist Oscar... more »
Friday 9th July 8:00 PM
“THREE OF THE VERY BEST”
Ben Cummings is a trumpeter who has established a formidable reputation as one of Britain's finest... more »
Friday 23rd July 8:00 PM
CITW - Creating Carmen
Prosper Mérimée is struggling with his latest novella, when his leading character - Carmen... more »
Friday 6th August 8:00 PM
The PETE ALLEN Jazz Band
Pete Allen first formed his band in October 1978, and during the early years made thirty... more »
Thursday 12th August 8:00 PM
Harmonica blues from South Carolina
Johnny Mars was born in Laurens, South Carolina, to sharecropping parents.[1] His family regularly... more »
Visual Arts
Tuesday 18th May 9:30 AM
Floral Feast
'Celebrate the coming of summer in a confectionery of colour, surrounded by birds and flowers... more »
Tuesday 15th June 1:00 AM
Through West Country Eyes
Enjoy the delights of our region through the eyes of two creative photographers, Richard Lawrence... more »
Tuesday 20th July 9:00 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition 2021
Entry forms can be collected from the Arts Centre from 18th May, or email artscentreopen@gmail.com more »
Floral Feast
'Celebrate the coming of summer in a confectionery of colour, surrounded by birds and flowers... more »
Tuesday 15th June 1:00 AM
Through West Country Eyes
Enjoy the delights of our region through the eyes of two creative photographers, Richard Lawrence... more »
Tuesday 20th July 9:00 AM
Ilminster Open Exhibition 2021
Entry forms can be collected from the Arts Centre from 18th May, or email artscentreopen@gmail.com more »
Workshop
Tuesday 18th May 6:00 PM
FIGURE DRAWING
Improve your drawing skills and discover the joy of drawing from life in a relaxed atmosphere. These... more »
Wednesday 19th May 10:30 AM
BEACH HUT CUSHIONS
In this 5-hour workshop of textile processes, textile designer Gary Mills will take you through the... more »
Wednesday 19th May 6:00 PM
DRAWING AND PRINTING WITH NATURE
This is an observational ink drawing and printmaking course using traditional and non-traditional tools.... more »
Thursday 20th May 10:00 AM
CREATIVE PAINTING
Explore the magic of the Middle East and create a rich and colourful painting in this ond day workshop.... more »
Thursday 20th May 6:00 PM
INTRODUCTION TO SLOW STITCH
Through the simple and mindful process of stitching – experiment with basic stitches using natural... more »
Friday 21st May 10:00 AM
FELTING
Come and have a go at making felt. 2D or 3D, wet or dry, learn from scratch or learn a new technique.... more »
Wednesday 26th May 10:00 AM
ACRYLIC PAINTING
A class where individual creativity is developed and encouraged, so whatever your level of experience,... more »
Thursday 27th May 10:00 AM
WEAVING WITH WILLOW
Spend a morning weaving with willow to make a heart or wreath which can be decorated with the seasons... more »
Thursday 27th May 1:00 PM
CORN DOLLIES
Make Corn Dolly Favours using 2-straw plait, 3-straw plait, 3-straw hair braid, 4-straw plait, or 5-straw... more »
Friday 28th May 10:00 AM
SLOW STITCH - CONTEMPORARY INDIAN APPLIQUE & STITCH
Explore how a simple running stitch can be used create interesting circle designs in a Kantha–style... more »
FIGURE DRAWING
Improve your drawing skills and discover the joy of drawing from life in a relaxed atmosphere. These... more »
Wednesday 19th May 10:30 AM
BEACH HUT CUSHIONS
In this 5-hour workshop of textile processes, textile designer Gary Mills will take you through the... more »
Wednesday 19th May 6:00 PM
DRAWING AND PRINTING WITH NATURE
This is an observational ink drawing and printmaking course using traditional and non-traditional tools.... more »
Thursday 20th May 10:00 AM
CREATIVE PAINTING
Explore the magic of the Middle East and create a rich and colourful painting in this ond day workshop.... more »
Thursday 20th May 6:00 PM
INTRODUCTION TO SLOW STITCH
Through the simple and mindful process of stitching – experiment with basic stitches using natural... more »
Friday 21st May 10:00 AM
FELTING
Come and have a go at making felt. 2D or 3D, wet or dry, learn from scratch or learn a new technique.... more »
Wednesday 26th May 10:00 AM
ACRYLIC PAINTING
A class where individual creativity is developed and encouraged, so whatever your level of experience,... more »
Thursday 27th May 10:00 AM
WEAVING WITH WILLOW
Spend a morning weaving with willow to make a heart or wreath which can be decorated with the seasons... more »
Thursday 27th May 1:00 PM
CORN DOLLIES
Make Corn Dolly Favours using 2-straw plait, 3-straw plait, 3-straw hair braid, 4-straw plait, or 5-straw... more »
Friday 28th May 10:00 AM
SLOW STITCH - CONTEMPORARY INDIAN APPLIQUE & STITCH
Explore how a simple running stitch can be used create interesting circle designs in a Kantha–style... more »
Children
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Acrylics Workshop Students
While we have been in lockdown our Acrylics class (tutored by Juliet Farnese), have been busy creating a website to showcase their lockdown work. Please do have a look at what they have been doing. If you fancy joining their workshop when...
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