Learn, get creative and be entertained with the Guildford Institute

Image credit: The artwork is called Breathing Space by Sarah Cox

Learn, get creative and be entertained with The Guildford Institute’s biggest programme to date!

Based in the heart of Guildford on Ward Street, The Guildford Institute is a local charity providing cultural education, social and wellbeing opportunities. With over 130 activities taking place from April to September, it’s the Institute’s biggest programme to date. There are more opportunities than ever before to learn, get creative, be entertained and more!

Its packed programme includes over 100 courses ranging from art history and visual arts to genealogy and sciences. There are 18 afternoon talks to choose from, opportunities to discover new places with 3 coach visits, and 6 special events to enjoy.

For home décor enthusiasts, Interior Design is new to the programme! Enjoy an introductory lecture, followed by an insightful 4-week course on residential interior design.

There are lots of exciting events to look forward to. Celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special tea party; hear music from vintage singer Jen Merchant and creatively share family memories of wartime with Open Access Arts. Get close and learn all about barn owls, kestrels and Harris hawks with the Hampshire Hawk Experience. Plus, weekend music nights continue with local favourite Dean Dyson. Andertons Music Co. kindly sponsor these events, enabling the Institute to shine a spotlight on talented musicians.

For the first time, the Institute will run a series of creative family workshops. Inspired by works of art, bring your children or grandchildren along for these fun afternoon sessions!

Visit the Institute’s website to browse its full line-up of events or pick up a brochure from the building.

Guildford-based painter Sarah Cox is the Institute’s brochure cover artist, with her stunning work Breathing Space which is inspired by walking the coastal path near St Just, Cornwall.

The Institute’s programme is generously sponsored by Experience Guildford, Cheyney Goulding and Knight Frank.