In June 1990, plantswoman and garden designer Beth Chatto and garden writer Christopher Lloyd took a picnic on the beach at Dungeness, Kent. They stumbled on a fine Santolina plant among the pebbles and were invited by the owner, artist Derek Jarman, to explore the rest of his garden. Beth Chatto left the beach that […]
Put on your 1940s clothes and take a step back in time. Enjoy music from the era with tea, coffee and cake as author Joanna Foat shares fascinating and funny stories of young women in the Women’s Timber Corps during WWII. Known for her history book and novel on the Lumberjills, Joanna is an expert […]
We all need more brightness in our lives! Come together for free workshops to celebrate Farnham a welcoming place where all can thrive. This project invites Farnham residents to learn how to create mixed media cards to brighten somebody's day. The 'How Bright Can We Go?' challenge aims to create 159 cards over a series […]
Agatha Christie revelled in the use of poison to kill off unfortunate victims in her books; using them more frequently and accurately than any other crime writer. This talk looks at how she used her extensive knowledge of drugs and medicines mixed with real life cases to create brilliantly plotted crime novels. We will look […]
Join us for a journey into the profound themes of mortality and the passage of time as depicted in the works of James Joyce. In this immersive course, we will delve into two masterpieces of Joyce’s literature: the captivating chapter ‘Hades’ from his magnum opus Ulysses and the poignant short story ‘An Encounter’ from his […]
In this day course, explore the power of mindfulness, creative writing, and contemplative inquiry to uncover deeper truths about yourself and your life. Through guided exercises and introspective writing prompts, delve into present moment awareness, navigate the emotional landscape, and chart a course towards finding true fulfilment. Join us for a day of mindful reflection […]
Lucie is very little remembered today, but she deserves to be much more celebrated as a former local resident. She was an exciting author and translator in her own right; then, as mother and wife, her home in Esher became the happy focal point for a group of illustrious writers and thinkers. Lucie was destined […]
Music has played a tremendously important role in the stylistic development of visual art. Join this short workshop, where you can to express your inner-self and discover the reflections of your relationship with music. Songül will demonstrate with pen and watercolour but you’re welcome to bring your favourite medium. All levels welcome. A list of […]
Get creative for Christmas! Make colourful Christmas decorations with felt appliqué and easy embroidery. Baubles, stars, snowmen, angels, reindeer – the choice is yours! Templates will be provided, as well as help in making your own designs if you wish. Please bring a sharp pair of sewing scissors. All other materials provided. Suitable for all […]
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