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The Embroidery is on display all year round
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Gallery Admission Freegroup bookings & talks |
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Tuesday 8 June to Sunday 20 JuneSURREY ARTISTS' OPEN STUDIOS |
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Still Life - Hildegarde Reid |
As part of the Surrey Artists' Open Studios fortnight the vibrant and
colourful paintings by local artist Hildegarde Reid will be on show in the
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There will be demonstrations by Hildegarde during the weekend of the Art Trail from 11 to 13 June. As part of the Sunbury Art Trail the Gallery will remain |
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Friday 11 June to Sunday 13 JuneSUNBURY ART TRAILThe Gallery joins with the Riverside Arts Centre and other studios in the village as part of the Sunbury Art Trail Weekend. Maps will be available closer to the time at the Gallery and other participating venues. |
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Spring / Summer community projectOn display from Monday 21 to Wednesday 30 June |
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THE LIFE OF A HERBPupils from Manor Mead School for children with special needs will grow and nurture their very own herb at school and at the Embroidery Gallery. They will see how the herb grows and explore its uses in everyday life. A hands on project supported by Squire's Garden Centre, Shepperton. Artist Donagh Curwen will assist the children in making a wall collage of herbs in mixed media to be displayed at the Gallery from 21 to 30 June. We are grateful for financial assistance for this project from Spelthorne Borough Council. |
Herbs - Logan Hook |
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Saturday 26 June 10am to 5pmCLEMATIS FESTIVAL IN THE WALLED GARDENThe Clematis Society are holding a second Clematis Festival in the Walled Garden this June. It promises to be another great day with exhibitors from across the country. |
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Saturday 26 JuneBe inspired by Diane Higgins.Beginners and intermediate one day felt making workshop£35.00 includes morning coffee/tea.10 am to 4 pm - Limited numbers. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. |
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Sunday 27 June 11am to 5pmOPEN GARDENS DAY - VISIT SEVEN LOCAL GARDENSEach garden has something different, bookstalls, teas, raffle, lunches at the St Mary's Church Hall. Proceeds to St Mary's Church and Shooting Star Children's Hospice. Tickets available at the Gallery. £4 in advance / £5 on the day. Children Free. |
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Saturday 10 JulyPICNIC IN THE PARK - 7pmThe Friends of the Sunbury Embroidery are once again organising an
evening concert in the Walled Garden. This year High Society Big Band
conducted by Mike Branner will be providing a mixed programme of music
including jazz and popular themes. Bring chairs, tables and picnics... and
something warm just in case. Tickets available early June from the Gallery - £12.50 Adult £6.00 Children |
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Tuesday 13 July to Sunday 1 AugustCOLLABORATION |
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An in-house exhibition of embroidery based mixed-media exhibits. Each exhibit is the work of two or more collaborators. Imagination, skill and patience make for an exciting and challenging exhibition. | ||||||||||
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Saturday 14 AugustSUNBURY AMATEUR REGATTA
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Saturday 4 September 10am - 4pmAN INTRODUCTION TO EMBROIDERY
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Tuesday 7 September to Sunday 26 SeptemberCOLOUR CONNECTION - FABRICATIONS TEXTILE GROUPKate Davis, Nicola Frank, Sandra Hurll,
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This Contemporary established group of Textile designers continue to explore the theme of colour through their work, inspired by their own personal perspectives and methods. A palette of colour, texture and design. |
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Tuesday 12 October - Sunday 24 OctoberCOMMUNITY LIFESchools Community Arts ProjectFive local schools are each creating a piece of work to celebrate community life. The pieces will link together to form a larger work which will be assembled in St Mary's Church on Saturday 9 October before being displayed in the Gallery. |
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26 October - 21 NovemberJill Flower - Solo Exhibition |
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'Circles of Life' a contemporary twist on Shakespeare’s 'The Seven Ages of Man' monologue from As You Like It. Best remembered for her elaborate and exquisitely made bags selected for exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum in 2003, Jill has continued to experiment and develop using a unique manipulation of stitch and scraps of printed matter trapped into a crusty lace-like fabric to create a series of light hearted theatrical pieces with a 'wow' factor as they draw the viewer in for a closer look. |
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Monday 1 NovemberExperimental Textile Workshop with Jill Flower |
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Complete a modern and unique brooch. A new and contemporary way of using
recycled papers to create a piece of art.
10am - 4pm£40 to include all materials(only a basic knowledge of using a sewing machine required)
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Tuesday 2 November 10am - 4pmBeading Workshop saleOne day sale of work produced at the Tuesday beading workshop throughout
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27 November & 4 December 10am - 3pmSaturday Felt WorkshopsCreate your own unique and special Christmas cards/decorations on this
one day course with tutor Diane Higgins. £35 - all materials included. |
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Gallery Admission Free |
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The Embroidery is on display all year round
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