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Friday 24th September 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Folk Embroidery Half Day Workshop
Friday 24th September Morning session 10-12.30 Afternoon session 1.15-3.45 Book for one or both! With Tutor Paula Simpson
Come along to this workshop and explore how simple embroidery stitches can be used to create interesting designs using embroidery thread and upcycled wool fabric and jumpers or felt There will be a choice of simple projects - a needle case, pincushion, mug rug or mobile phone case. Read More »
Music
Friday 24th September 7:30 PM
Flying Folk with Jim Reynolds & Fiddleback
A Jim Reynolds performance is always a rare delight, his repertoire consisting, for the most part,... more »
Thursday 30th September 8:00 PM
Equinox - An evening of Modern Jazz
Equinox, a newly formed Bath/Bristol band, led by sax player Stephen Mathers, delivers straight ahead,... more »
Friday 1st October 8:00 PM
Emma Halnan & Eblana String Trio presented by Concerts In The West
JONATHAN MARTINDALE VIOLIN LUCY NOLAN VIOLA PEGGY NOLAN CELLO PROGRAMME: MOZART Flute Quartet in... more »
Friday 8th October 8:00 PM
Pedigree Jazz Band - Traditional Jazz
Traditional jazz played like it was in the 50s and 60s, by a bunch of easy-going guys, some of whom... more »
Friday 15th October 8:00 PM
John Etheridge and Chris Garrick with “Sweet Chorus” - Vintage Jazz
John played in the Grappelli quartet through the most of 70s and this will be an evening reflecting... more »
Friday 22nd October 8:00 PM
Alan Barnes, Art Themen & the Dave Newton Trio - Modern Jazz
Another welcome visit by three of our best jazz friends. The UK's top pianist with two others... more »
Friday 29th October 8:00 PM
Beatles with Wings - Classic Pop
This is a tribute band led by sax player Howie Casey, who played through the 60s and 70s with "The... more »
Friday 5th November 8:00 PM
Concerts In The West presents Riyad Nicolas - Classical
PROGRAMME: SCHUBERT Sonata in A major, D 664 SCHUBERT Impromptu No 1 in F minor, D 935 SCHUBERT/... more »
Friday 12th November 8:00 PM
Mike Denham's 25th Speakeasy with Ben Cummings
Mike's "Speakeasy" sessions have been running for thirteen years, and nearly all of them... more »
Friday 26th November 8:00 PM
Price, Dale & Craig Milverton & his Trio
Nigel and Martin, both regular visitors here, have not been paired together before at Ilminster. ... more »
Friday 3rd December 8:00 PM
Grassroots Opera presents Belle Nuit
A varied evening of arias, duets and ensembles from both well known and lesser known operas.... more »
Friday 17th December 8:00 PM
Kick Ass Brass - Soul Music
A soul/funk/jazz group that really moves and shakes with vocalist JACQUI HICKSand a nine man "all... more »
Flying Folk with Jim Reynolds & Fiddleback
A Jim Reynolds performance is always a rare delight, his repertoire consisting, for the most part,... more »
Thursday 30th September 8:00 PM
Equinox - An evening of Modern Jazz
Equinox, a newly formed Bath/Bristol band, led by sax player Stephen Mathers, delivers straight ahead,... more »
Friday 1st October 8:00 PM
Emma Halnan & Eblana String Trio presented by Concerts In The West
JONATHAN MARTINDALE VIOLIN LUCY NOLAN VIOLA PEGGY NOLAN CELLO PROGRAMME: MOZART Flute Quartet in... more »
Friday 8th October 8:00 PM
Pedigree Jazz Band - Traditional Jazz
Traditional jazz played like it was in the 50s and 60s, by a bunch of easy-going guys, some of whom... more »
Friday 15th October 8:00 PM
John Etheridge and Chris Garrick with “Sweet Chorus” - Vintage Jazz
John played in the Grappelli quartet through the most of 70s and this will be an evening reflecting... more »
Friday 22nd October 8:00 PM
Alan Barnes, Art Themen & the Dave Newton Trio - Modern Jazz
Another welcome visit by three of our best jazz friends. The UK's top pianist with two others... more »
Friday 29th October 8:00 PM
Beatles with Wings - Classic Pop
This is a tribute band led by sax player Howie Casey, who played through the 60s and 70s with "The... more »
Friday 5th November 8:00 PM
Concerts In The West presents Riyad Nicolas - Classical
PROGRAMME: SCHUBERT Sonata in A major, D 664 SCHUBERT Impromptu No 1 in F minor, D 935 SCHUBERT/... more »
Friday 12th November 8:00 PM
Mike Denham's 25th Speakeasy with Ben Cummings
Mike's "Speakeasy" sessions have been running for thirteen years, and nearly all of them... more »
Friday 26th November 8:00 PM
Price, Dale & Craig Milverton & his Trio
Nigel and Martin, both regular visitors here, have not been paired together before at Ilminster. ... more »
Friday 3rd December 8:00 PM
Grassroots Opera presents Belle Nuit
A varied evening of arias, duets and ensembles from both well known and lesser known operas.... more »
Friday 17th December 8:00 PM
Kick Ass Brass - Soul Music
A soul/funk/jazz group that really moves and shakes with vocalist JACQUI HICKSand a nine man "all... more »
Visual Arts
Workshop
Friday 24th September 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Folk Embroidery Half Day Workshop
Come along to this workshop and explore how simple embroidery stitches can be used to create interesting... more »
Saturday 2nd October 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Contemporary Kantha One Day Workshop
Kantha is a Bangladeshi word for rags. It is also the name given to a form of stitching used to make... more »
Friday 15th October 10:00 AM
Wet Felting One Day Workshop
Transform loose wool fibres into a piece of art, using soap, water and a little elbow grease! Try your... more »
Tuesday 19th October 10:00 AM
Still Life One Day Workshop
Learn a variety of drawing techniques and produce a beautiful art work, from first hand experience,... more »
Thursday 21st October 10:00 AM
Collage Art With Frida Kahlo One Day Workshop
Explore the extraordinary life and art of Frida Kahlo and create your own collage inspired by her paintings.... more »
Friday 22nd October 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Christmas Cards Half Day Workshops
There is something special about receiving a handmade Christmas card and in this workshop Paula will... more »
Saturday 23rd October 1:00 AM
Beginners Sewing Machine - One Day Workshop
Always wanted to sew but not sure where to begin? In this workshop Paula will help you to get to... more »
Tuesday 26th October 10:00 AM
Creative Acrylics One Day Workshop
Explore the magic of the Middle East and create a rich and colourful painting in this one day workshop.... more »
Thursday 28th October 10:00 AM
Learn To Sew Together - One Day Course
You will begin the session firstly by transferring the supplied image onto cloth, next how to use heat... more »
Friday 29th October 10:00 AM
Beginners Sewing Machine Cushion One Day Workshop
Something old, something new…. The origins of patchwork are in thrift and recycling of washed... more »
Saturday 30th October 10:30 AM
An Introduction to Calligraphy One Day Workshop
The perfect taster session in the art of Calligraphy, join us for 3 hours to learn some of the basics... more »
Tuesday 2nd November 6:00 PM
Figure Drawing Evening Class
Improve your drawing skills and discover the joy of drawing from life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ... more »
Wednesday 3rd November 10:30 AM
Acrylics Painting
£90 for 6 workshops more »
Saturday 13th November 1:00 AM
"I Love Chickens" Free Motion Machine Embroidery One Day Workshop
This adorable workshop with experienced teacher and textile artist, designer Gary Mills, is an ideal... more »
Wednesday 17th November 6:00 PM
Experimental Drawing & Printing with Nature 5 Week Evening Workshop
This is an observational ink drawing and printmaking course using traditional and non-traditional tools.... more »
Friday 19th November 10:00 AM
Christmas Gift Felting One Day Workshop
An open workshop, try your hand at 3D needlefelting and make a Christmas decoration, or perhaps wet... more »
Friday 26th November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch Scandi Xmas Decorations Half Day Workshops
Come along for a fun session of creating and stitching your own Christmas decorations in the Scandinavian... more »
Saturday 4th December 10:00 AM
Nordic Reindeer Textiles One Day Course
You will just love these Scandinavian inspired Christmas decorations. In this workshop, experienced... more »
Slow Stitch – Folk Embroidery Half Day Workshop
Come along to this workshop and explore how simple embroidery stitches can be used to create interesting... more »
Saturday 2nd October 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Contemporary Kantha One Day Workshop
Kantha is a Bangladeshi word for rags. It is also the name given to a form of stitching used to make... more »
Friday 15th October 10:00 AM
Wet Felting One Day Workshop
Transform loose wool fibres into a piece of art, using soap, water and a little elbow grease! Try your... more »
Tuesday 19th October 10:00 AM
Still Life One Day Workshop
Learn a variety of drawing techniques and produce a beautiful art work, from first hand experience,... more »
Thursday 21st October 10:00 AM
Collage Art With Frida Kahlo One Day Workshop
Explore the extraordinary life and art of Frida Kahlo and create your own collage inspired by her paintings.... more »
Friday 22nd October 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch – Christmas Cards Half Day Workshops
There is something special about receiving a handmade Christmas card and in this workshop Paula will... more »
Saturday 23rd October 1:00 AM
Beginners Sewing Machine - One Day Workshop
Always wanted to sew but not sure where to begin? In this workshop Paula will help you to get to... more »
Tuesday 26th October 10:00 AM
Creative Acrylics One Day Workshop
Explore the magic of the Middle East and create a rich and colourful painting in this one day workshop.... more »
Thursday 28th October 10:00 AM
Learn To Sew Together - One Day Course
You will begin the session firstly by transferring the supplied image onto cloth, next how to use heat... more »
Friday 29th October 10:00 AM
Beginners Sewing Machine Cushion One Day Workshop
Something old, something new…. The origins of patchwork are in thrift and recycling of washed... more »
Saturday 30th October 10:30 AM
An Introduction to Calligraphy One Day Workshop
The perfect taster session in the art of Calligraphy, join us for 3 hours to learn some of the basics... more »
Tuesday 2nd November 6:00 PM
Figure Drawing Evening Class
Improve your drawing skills and discover the joy of drawing from life in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. ... more »
Wednesday 3rd November 10:30 AM
Acrylics Painting
£90 for 6 workshops more »
Saturday 13th November 1:00 AM
"I Love Chickens" Free Motion Machine Embroidery One Day Workshop
This adorable workshop with experienced teacher and textile artist, designer Gary Mills, is an ideal... more »
Wednesday 17th November 6:00 PM
Experimental Drawing & Printing with Nature 5 Week Evening Workshop
This is an observational ink drawing and printmaking course using traditional and non-traditional tools.... more »
Friday 19th November 10:00 AM
Christmas Gift Felting One Day Workshop
An open workshop, try your hand at 3D needlefelting and make a Christmas decoration, or perhaps wet... more »
Friday 26th November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch Scandi Xmas Decorations Half Day Workshops
Come along for a fun session of creating and stitching your own Christmas decorations in the Scandinavian... more »
Saturday 4th December 10:00 AM
Nordic Reindeer Textiles One Day Course
You will just love these Scandinavian inspired Christmas decorations. In this workshop, experienced... more »
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