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Friday 19th October 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - RSVP Bhangra
Friday 19th October at 8.00pm (pre-show supper at 7:00pm) Another first for Ilminster Arts Centre – Six times at Glastonbury RSVP – BHANGRA Authentic Indian Bhangra band Tickets £20 (£35 including pre-show supper) can be booked on 01460 54973 Indian Bhangra music is one of the happiest forms of music to be heard anywhere in the World. With driving rhythms, dazzling colour, spectacular dancing and pure unbounded energy and...
The UK's most popular Bhangra band - it's the vibe, the stage-presence and the obvious audience enjoyment that has enabled RSVP Bhangra during the last decade or so to establish itself among the UK's favourite festival bands, invited back everywhere again and again. Over the past ten years, RSVP Bhangra has performed at Glastonbury Festival no less than six times, at Larmer Tree and Port Eliot Festivals three times and at WOMAD twice, and since 2013 has extended its reach out... Read More »
Music
Friday 19th October 8:00 PM
WORLD MUSIC - RSVP Bhangra
The UK's most popular Bhangra band - it's the vibe, the stage-presence and the obvious... more »
Friday 26th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Julian Stringle & his Dream Band
.Julian Stringle is widely regarded as our top clarinet player, having won the UK Jazz Award for clarinet... more »
Friday 2nd November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Matt Carter with Leigh Coleman and Johnny Ford
Matt Carter now studying at the Royal Academy of Music, but for a man still in his early 20s ... more »
Friday 9th November 8:00 PM
LIGHT CLASSICAL - Trio Paradis
Trio Paradis - Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Lisa Betteridge (violin) & Linda Stocks (cello) present... more »
Friday 30th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Zoe Gilby and her Quartet
Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today.... more »
Friday 7th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - A Tribute to Bessie Smith - Julia Titus, Mike Denham & Steve Graham
JULIA TITUS is an actress, poet, singer and songwriter born in the UK and has been singing for many... more »
Friday 14th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Magnificent 7
To name a jazz band THE MAGNIFICANT 7 may appear on the face of it, rather ostentatious. However, in... more »
Saturday 15th December 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Maiastra String Quartet
Arisa Fujita, was born in Japan, and studied with David Takeno at the Guildhall School of Music &... more »
Friday 11th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Cornish Armada Jazz Band
"... if you get the chance go and hear this very fine band ..." Pete Lay, Just Jazz, April... more »
Friday 18th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Enrico Tomasso, Alex Garnett and Nigel Price with The Craig Milverton Trio
Enrico Tomasso Enrico Tomasso is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. ... more »
Friday 25th January 1:00 AM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
TBA Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 1st February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with John Maddocks and Nick Ward
John Maddocks' jazzmen, from Dorset and Hampshire, reached their 47th birthday this year. John... more »
Friday 8th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Glen Manby Quintet with Steve Waterman
GLEN MANBY is an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator, working primarily in straight... more »
Friday 15th February 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Trio Sora
http://triosora.com/en/home more »
Friday 22nd February 8:00 PM
JAZZ/BLUES - The Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Quartet
ZOE SCHWARZ was classically trained but despite this, it soon became clear that her forte was far more... more »
Friday 1st March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Savannah Jazz Band
Whenever the SAVAVANNAH JAZZ BAND takes the stage, there is never a shortage of fun, excitement and... more »
Friday 8th March 1:00 AM
JAZZ - The Moscow Drug Club
"Nothing but praise for your performance, absolutely knock out, great musicianship and very entertaining!!"... more »
Friday 15th March 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL -Sara Deborah Timossi
http://www.sara-deborah.com/biog.htm more »
Friday 22nd March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Duncan Anselm Quintet
Alto player DUNCAN ANSELM gigged extensively around the South West in the 1980s and 90s leading his... more »
Friday 29th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC - Pete Oxley and Nick Meier
Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Pete began his musical career in Paris in the mid '80s before... more »
WORLD MUSIC - RSVP Bhangra
The UK's most popular Bhangra band - it's the vibe, the stage-presence and the obvious... more »
Friday 26th October 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Julian Stringle & his Dream Band
.Julian Stringle is widely regarded as our top clarinet player, having won the UK Jazz Award for clarinet... more »
Friday 2nd November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Matt Carter with Leigh Coleman and Johnny Ford
Matt Carter now studying at the Royal Academy of Music, but for a man still in his early 20s ... more »
Friday 9th November 8:00 PM
LIGHT CLASSICAL - Trio Paradis
Trio Paradis - Jacquelyn Bevan (piano), Lisa Betteridge (violin) & Linda Stocks (cello) present... more »
Friday 30th November 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Zoe Gilby and her Quartet
Zoë Gilby is a vocalist and songwriter, making a stunning impression on the music scene today.... more »
Friday 7th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - A Tribute to Bessie Smith - Julia Titus, Mike Denham & Steve Graham
JULIA TITUS is an actress, poet, singer and songwriter born in the UK and has been singing for many... more »
Friday 14th December 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Magnificent 7
To name a jazz band THE MAGNIFICANT 7 may appear on the face of it, rather ostentatious. However, in... more »
Saturday 15th December 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Maiastra String Quartet
Arisa Fujita, was born in Japan, and studied with David Takeno at the Guildhall School of Music &... more »
Friday 11th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Cornish Armada Jazz Band
"... if you get the chance go and hear this very fine band ..." Pete Lay, Just Jazz, April... more »
Friday 18th January 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Enrico Tomasso, Alex Garnett and Nigel Price with The Craig Milverton Trio
Enrico Tomasso Enrico Tomasso is one of Britain's brightest and most versatile jazz stars. ... more »
Friday 25th January 1:00 AM
FOLK - Flying Folk Evening
TBA Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 1st February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham with John Maddocks and Nick Ward
John Maddocks' jazzmen, from Dorset and Hampshire, reached their 47th birthday this year. John... more »
Friday 8th February 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Glen Manby Quintet with Steve Waterman
GLEN MANBY is an alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator, working primarily in straight... more »
Friday 15th February 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Trio Sora
http://triosora.com/en/home more »
Friday 22nd February 8:00 PM
JAZZ/BLUES - The Zoe Schwarz & Rob Koral Quartet
ZOE SCHWARZ was classically trained but despite this, it soon became clear that her forte was far more... more »
Friday 1st March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Savannah Jazz Band
Whenever the SAVAVANNAH JAZZ BAND takes the stage, there is never a shortage of fun, excitement and... more »
Friday 8th March 1:00 AM
JAZZ - The Moscow Drug Club
"Nothing but praise for your performance, absolutely knock out, great musicianship and very entertaining!!"... more »
Friday 15th March 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL -Sara Deborah Timossi
http://www.sara-deborah.com/biog.htm more »
Friday 22nd March 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Duncan Anselm Quintet
Alto player DUNCAN ANSELM gigged extensively around the South West in the 1980s and 90s leading his... more »
Friday 29th March 8:00 PM
JAZZ/WORLD MUSIC - Pete Oxley and Nick Meier
Pete Oxley ~ Guitar Pete began his musical career in Paris in the mid '80s before... more »
Visual Arts
Monday 29th October 9:30 AM
Made In Glastonbury
Made-in-Glastonbury is delighted to be once again exhibiting at the Ilminster Arts Centre. We consist... more »
Monday 26th November 9:30 AM
Christmas Collection
Present finding made easy at the Arts Centre! This year's selection of artisan makers is sure... more »
Monday 26th November 9:30 AM
Photography Exhibition
A display by the prizewinning photographers of the Ilminster Open Photographic Competition 2018. Photographs... more »
Made In Glastonbury
Made-in-Glastonbury is delighted to be once again exhibiting at the Ilminster Arts Centre. We consist... more »
Monday 26th November 9:30 AM
Christmas Collection
Present finding made easy at the Arts Centre! This year's selection of artisan makers is sure... more »
Monday 26th November 9:30 AM
Photography Exhibition
A display by the prizewinning photographers of the Ilminster Open Photographic Competition 2018. Photographs... more »
Workshop
Saturday 20th October 10:00 AM
Autumn Harvest Design Workshop
Learn the art of creating a textural autumn floral arrangement for the home. £35 per person... more »
Monday 22nd October 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 25th October 10:00 AM
Stained Glass Christmas Angels
Make a stained glass decoration to hang in your window or adorn your Christmas tree. Suitable for... more »
Friday 26th October 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in a suppportive environment and... more »
Monday 29th October 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Tuesday 30th October 10:00 AM
Christmas Wire Sculpture
In this workshop you will learn how to make beautiful wire hanging decorations - choose from 6 designs,... more »
Wednesday 31st October 10:00 AM
Patchwork Table Runner
In this workshop you will use patchwork to make a table runner which could be used at Christmas. This... more »
Thursday 1st November 10:00 AM
Christmas Dorset Buttons
Use threads, beads and embroidery stitches to create a Dorset Button with a Christmas theme. These... more »
Friday 2nd November 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 5th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 5th November 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 7th November 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Wednesday 7th November 2:00 PM
Drawing
Drawing is the cornerstone of successful art practice. This workshop takes you back to first principles... more »
Thursday 8th November 10:00 AM
Flora & Fauna in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a wonderful medium with which to produce a selection of varied artworks. From February... more »
Thursday 8th November 10:00 AM
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Learn the art of creating a stunning festive door wreath. £35 per person (includes all materials)... more »
Friday 9th November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Friday 9th November 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 12th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 16th November 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 19th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 23rd November 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 30th November 11:00 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 »
Monday 3rd December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 7th December 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 10th December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 14th 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 »
Monday 17th December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 20th December 1:30 PM
Collography
Create colourful 3D prints and cards using this fascinating collage technique. A collagraph is a method... more »
Friday 21st December 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Autumn Harvest Design Workshop
Learn the art of creating a textural autumn floral arrangement for the home. £35 per person... more »
Monday 22nd October 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 25th October 10:00 AM
Stained Glass Christmas Angels
Make a stained glass decoration to hang in your window or adorn your Christmas tree. Suitable for... more »
Friday 26th October 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas in a suppportive environment and... more »
Monday 29th October 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Tuesday 30th October 10:00 AM
Christmas Wire Sculpture
In this workshop you will learn how to make beautiful wire hanging decorations - choose from 6 designs,... more »
Wednesday 31st October 10:00 AM
Patchwork Table Runner
In this workshop you will use patchwork to make a table runner which could be used at Christmas. This... more »
Thursday 1st November 10:00 AM
Christmas Dorset Buttons
Use threads, beads and embroidery stitches to create a Dorset Button with a Christmas theme. These... more »
Friday 2nd November 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 5th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Monday 5th November 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Wednesday 7th November 10:30 AM
Acrylic Painting
Explore and develop your own personal painting style in a wonderfully versatile medium. This supportive... more »
Wednesday 7th November 2:00 PM
Drawing
Drawing is the cornerstone of successful art practice. This workshop takes you back to first principles... more »
Thursday 8th November 10:00 AM
Flora & Fauna in Pastel Pencils
Pastel pencil is a wonderful medium with which to produce a selection of varied artworks. From February... more »
Thursday 8th November 10:00 AM
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Learn the art of creating a stunning festive door wreath. £35 per person (includes all materials)... more »
Friday 9th November 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Friday 9th November 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 12th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 16th November 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Discover the tactile art of felting by learning how to make felt scarves, bags, slippers - or whatever... more »
Monday 19th November 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 23rd November 10:00 AM
Knit, Stitch and Crochet too
From casting on to finished garment. Come and share your ideas and be inspired - whatever... more »
Friday 30th November 11:00 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 »
Monday 3rd December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 7th December 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
A double session workshop exploring the creative possibilities of watercolour. Learn how to work... more »
Monday 10th December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Friday 14th 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 »
Monday 17th December 10:00 AM
Clay
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... more »
Thursday 20th December 1:30 PM
Collography
Create colourful 3D prints and cards using this fascinating collage technique. A collagraph is a method... more »
Friday 21st December 10:00 AM
Felt Making
Come and learn how to make felt flowers, slippers, scarves and waistcoats Beginners to advanced... more »
Children
Saturday 10th November 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 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 »
Children's Art Chest
Come to ART CHEST and have fun painting and drawing with an experienced artist. You will discover... more »
Saturday 8th 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 »
Other Events
Wednesday 24th October 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Friday 23rd November 6:00 PM
Ilminster's Victorian Evening
Homemade mince pies and warming mulled wine after watching the Christmas lights switch-on. Your chance... more »
Saturday 1st December 10:00 AM
Charity Christmas Card Sale
Your one-stop shop for all your Christmas cards! more »
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
Friday 23rd November 6:00 PM
Ilminster's Victorian Evening
Homemade mince pies and warming mulled wine after watching the Christmas lights switch-on. Your chance... more »
Saturday 1st December 10:00 AM
Charity Christmas Card Sale
Your one-stop shop for all your Christmas cards! more »
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