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Monday 27th January 9:30 AM
A Glorious Gallimaufry
A GLORIOUS GALLIMAUFRY Mon 27 January - Sat 15 February
This exhibition brings together a truly exhilarating range of artists, whose work covers a spectrum of subject matter and mediums. Come an enjoy paintings, sculpture, photographs and more, created by local artists who find inspiration in the world around them and further afield. There will be something for everyone to enjoy in this celebration of the joy and fulfilment that art brings. Participating artists: Helen Bamber, Mark Beesley, Peter Carter, Jamie Condon, Jan Godfrey, Ann... Read More »
Music
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
A musical journey to warm the soul" Jazz FM "Truly beautiful, impressive compositions"... 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 »
Friday 1st May 8:00 PM
MUSICAL DRAMA - Magellan Circumnavigation
The performance follows a sailor on the voyage and his wife at home, mirroring the lives of Ferdinand... more »
Friday 8th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham Playing Solo
MIKE DENHAM has played at the Meeting House many, many times, and has always been immensely popular,... more »
Friday 15th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Trio Klein
The dynamic violinist, KAMILA BYDLOWSKA, and SHIRY RASHKOVSKY came to the West Country as the Carneval... more »
Friday 22nd May 7:30 PM
FLYING FOLK
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 29th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Art Themen & Tony Kofi with the Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 5th June 8:00 PM
Literary Festival Event
. more »
Friday 12th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Dime Notes
"Inspired" – SUNDAY TIMES "Lovingly curated examples of great music from the... more »
Friday 19th June 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Ferio Saxophone Quartet
We welcome back the amazing FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET. Playing is of the highest level throughout, as... more »
Friday 26th June 8:00 PM
WORLD - The Flamenco Collective
FLAMENCO COLLECTIVE is a group of musicians formed in the Bristol area several years ago, who are masters... more »
Thursday 2nd July 8:00 PM
TRIBUTE - to The Everley Brothers
PETER ODONNELL and GEOFFREY SAPSFORD have both performed in a wide variety of bands and have a wealth... more »
Friday 10th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Greg Abate & Nigel Price with the Craig Milverton Trio
GREG ABATE, US jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist... more »
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
A musical journey to warm the soul" Jazz FM "Truly beautiful, impressive compositions"... 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 »
Friday 1st May 8:00 PM
MUSICAL DRAMA - Magellan Circumnavigation
The performance follows a sailor on the voyage and his wife at home, mirroring the lives of Ferdinand... more »
Friday 8th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Mike Denham Playing Solo
MIKE DENHAM has played at the Meeting House many, many times, and has always been immensely popular,... more »
Friday 15th May 8:00 PM
CLASSICAL - Trio Klein
The dynamic violinist, KAMILA BYDLOWSKA, and SHIRY RASHKOVSKY came to the West Country as the Carneval... more »
Friday 22nd May 7:30 PM
FLYING FOLK
Sorry no suppers but the cafe will be open! more »
Friday 29th May 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Art Themen & Tony Kofi with the Dave Newton Trio
DAVE NEWTON is one of the heavyweights of British Jazz and a master of the jazz piano. There... more »
Friday 5th June 8:00 PM
Literary Festival Event
. more »
Friday 12th June 8:00 PM
JAZZ - The Dime Notes
"Inspired" – SUNDAY TIMES "Lovingly curated examples of great music from the... more »
Friday 19th June 7:30 PM
CLASSICAL - Ferio Saxophone Quartet
We welcome back the amazing FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET. Playing is of the highest level throughout, as... more »
Friday 26th June 8:00 PM
WORLD - The Flamenco Collective
FLAMENCO COLLECTIVE is a group of musicians formed in the Bristol area several years ago, who are masters... more »
Thursday 2nd July 8:00 PM
TRIBUTE - to The Everley Brothers
PETER ODONNELL and GEOFFREY SAPSFORD have both performed in a wide variety of bands and have a wealth... more »
Friday 10th July 8:00 PM
JAZZ - Greg Abate & Nigel Price with the Craig Milverton Trio
GREG ABATE, US jazz saxophonist, flutist, composer continues as an International Jazz/Recording Artist... more »
Visual Arts
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 »
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
Monday 27th 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 »
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 »
Monday 3rd February 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 7th February 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
Suitable for 'brave beginners', this is a one day workshop exploring the creative possibilities... more »
Friday 14th February 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 February 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm 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 28th February 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... 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 »
Friday 13th March 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 27th March 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... 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 »
Friday 24th April 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... more »
Clay Sculpture
"We are a friendly and supportive bunch of amateurs who love to play with clay. We meet every... 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 »
Monday 3rd February 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm more »
Friday 7th February 10:00 AM
Creative Watercolours
Suitable for 'brave beginners', this is a one day workshop exploring the creative possibilities... more »
Friday 14th February 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 February 8:00 PM
Jazz Jam
First and third Mondays of the month 8pm 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 28th February 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... 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 »
Friday 13th March 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 27th March 10:00 AM
Slow Stitch
Take time from your busy lives to enjoy developing your creative skills through the simple and mindful... 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 »
Friday 24th April 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 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 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
Saturday 14th March 7:30 PM
FUNDRAISER: Race Night
Come and enjoy a night at the races! The 'sport of kings' comes to Ilminster, but it doesn't... more »
Wednesday 8th April 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
FUNDRAISER: Race Night
Come and enjoy a night at the races! The 'sport of kings' comes to Ilminster, but it doesn't... more »
Wednesday 8th April 9:30 AM
Antique and Vintage Textiles Fair
An irresistible collection of vintage textiles, antique linens, and fabulous fashions from days gone... more »
NEW VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!
Ilminster Arts Centre is looking for volunteers! If you would like to support our work by joining our team of amazing volunteers, we’d love to hear from you. We have vacancies in the craft shop, café, gallery and in the office....
Old Meeting House RememberedNext time you visit us, keep your eyes peeled for the new sign on our gatepost, commemorating the heritage of our historic Meeting House.Thank you to the Ilminster Unitarian Trust, who commissioned and donated the sign, and to volunteer Tony H for...
1995 - 2020: Twenty Five Years of IAC Time flies when you're having fun - can you believe that it's twenty-five years since Ilminster Arts Centre first opened its doors? We're celebrating our Silver Anniversary with events throughout 2020 - starting with our 'By Invitation'...
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