2011 Past Events
February
Sunday 13 February: Penelope Cave and Helena Brown in: Sense and Sensibilities a St Valentine’s Tea-time Recital: Date: Sunday 13th February 2011 at 2.30pm
March
Damascus Road Mary Branson
Artist Mary Branson explores the contemporary understanding of the term ‘Road to Damascus, as a vivid point or event that provokes a sudden change in our lives. From recorded conversations with members of the community, Mary will be building an audio journey of fragmented personal stories: this will accompany a light installation that will transform this beautiful Tudor church into an intimate space of discovery.
Launch: Thursday 17 March 7.00 – 9.00pm
Open: Friday 18 – Wednesday 23 March
Times: 7.00pm – 8.30pm
Closing Event and Artist’s Talk : Thursday 24 March 7.00 – 9.00pm
Mary Branson discusses the inspiration behind ‘Damascus Road’
An Exhibition Celebrating 400 Years of the King James’ Bible
Local artist Margaret Wiltshire will exhibit vivid images in the form of stitched pictures. These beautiful pictures reflect on her own spiritual journey and will be placed alongside an overview of translations of the Bible, in this the 400thanniversary of the King James’ version.
Exhibition open: Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 April and on Saturday 23 April
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
FREE
No booking required
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May
Time to Listen – Readings on Silence and Solitude Roz Cran POSTPONED
This event offers a quiet time to sit and listen to artist Roz Cran reading from a range of authors on silence, solitude and creativity. Finding time to stop, to sit quietly is increasingly difficult in our busy crowded lives and the pleasure of being read to is rare. Roz will read from writers such as Jeanette Winterson, Kathleen Jamie and Sara Maitland.
Date: Wednesday 11 May
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Cost: £3.00
Readings will last approximately 30 minutes with the opportunity to browse the books afterwards. Refreshments available.
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May
Time to Be – A Retreat Day for Artists Roz Cran
Artist Roz Cran invites artists and creative people to a day of space, time and quiet reflection and solitude both in the calm of St George’s Church and outside. There will be time to stand and stare: to stroll and look, to sit quietly with a puzzle or impasse from your practice and to consider the place of calmness in your work. Roz will start each part of the day with a reading on silence or solitude.
Date: Wednesday 18 May
Time: 11.00am – 3.30pm
Cost: £8.00
Booking essential: 01372 467720 or email: st.georgesarts@btinternet.com
Please be aware of the weather on the day, as we will be walking outside as part of the activities. Bring suitable footwear and clothing if wet. Simple lunchtime refreshments are provided but please bring food to share.
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May – July
The Colour of Music Rebecca Price
Artist Rebecca Price combines art and music in the unique setting of St George’s. Rebecca builds on recent work based on musical instruments and their players by inviting local musical ensembles and individuals to come in and rehearse, by arrangement, while she draws them. To find out how musicians can take part please contact 01372 467770 or 01372 464881.
During the residency Rebecca will be running a series of painting workshops for adults interested in learning about colour, line and expression in relation to music.
Launch event and exhibition: Thursday 5 May
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
FREE
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Painting workshops for adults with Rebecca Price
Dates: Tuesday 17 May postponed until June
Wednesday 25 May
Wednesday 8 June
Tuesday 28 June
Time: 9.30am -1.30pm
Cost: £8 per workshop
Booking essential: 01372 467720 or email: st.georgesarts@btinternet.com
Tea and coffee available
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Open Studio to meet the artist, Rebecca Price and to see work in progress
Dates:
Fridays 6, 13, 20 and 27 May
Fridays 3, 10, 17 and 24 June
Fridays 1 and 8 July
Time: 9.30am – 3.00pm
FREE
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Closing Exhibition
Date: Friday 15 July
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
FREE
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June
Walk Historic Esher
St George’s Church is one of the main focal points in any story that tells the amazing history of Esher. This walk- and- talk around the conservation area, given by the Esher District Local History Society will start and end at the church.
Date: Thursday 9 June
Time: 6.30pm doors open. Walk commences 7.00pm
Cost: Members of Esher Local History Society FREE
Non-members £2.00
Tea and Coffee will be available on completion of the walk
For more information please visit www.edlhs.co.uk
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Exhibition and Tea Party for The Churches Conservation Trust
St George’s Church is in the care of The Churches Conservation Trust: the national charity protecting historic churches at risk. Buildings like St George’s are kept open and in use – living once again at the heart of their communities. Find out more about role of the CCT by visiting their website www.visitchurches.org.uk/
Join us for a Tea Party with musical entertainment and also view the exhibition of ourartist in Residence, Rebecca Price. All proceeds from the tea party will go to the Churches Conservation Trust to help with their valuable work protecting our built heritage.
Date: Sunday 19 June
Time: 2.30pm – 5.00pm
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Music for a Summer Evening Eva Doroszkowska
As part of the Esher Music Festival, international pianist Eva Doroszkowska makes a welcome return to St George’s Church presenting works by Mozart, Liszt and Debussy. Eva was winner of the Young Pianist of the Year Award at the age of nine, gaining a scholarship to The Royal Northern College of Music followed by studying in Poland, Denmark and Holland.
Date: Thursday 23 June
Time: 8.00pm
Ticket Price: £10.00
Box Office: 01372 464370 / 465755
Refreshments available.
Part of Esher Music Festival 22nd– 25th June
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July
An Evening with ‘The Best of John Betjeman’
Betjeman was a conservationist, television personality and best-selling poet. Actor Lance Pierson tells the story of Betjeman’s life through his poems. This performance will include his most popular and significant poems, all told in the unique setting of St George’s Church.
Date: Wednesday 13 July
Time: 8.00pm
Ticket Price: £10.00
Box Office: 01372 464370 or 01372 465755
Refreshments available
For more information please visit http://stgeorgesarts.wordpress.com/ or telephone 01372 464370
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Festival of British Archaeology
A Study of Esher Parish in Maps 1005 – 1846
St George’s Church is proud to be part of this year’s Archaeology Festival. Under the heading ‘Archaeology for All’ the Village Studies Group of the Esher District Local History Society will present a display of facsimile maps from the time of the Eynsham cartulary to the Tithe apportionment. The group’s additional maps, showing salient detail with illustrations, will also form part of this exhibition.
Date: Saturday 23 – Sunday 24 July
Time: 11.00am – 4.00pm
FREE
Tea and Coffee available
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September
Heritage Open Weekend
Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free access to Heritage properties. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the hidden architectural treasures of St George’s Church, to discover its history and its place in the community. We are also delighted to present an exhibition by the Epsom Contemporary Artist’s Network at the beginning of their week of events at St George’s Church. See below.
Date: Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 September
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
FREE
Tea and Coffee available
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Thresholds Epsom Contemporary Artists Network
ECAN: www.ecan.org.uk/
The Epsom Contemporary Artists Network invites you to join them in St George’s Church during a week of events celebrating its historic setting. These events will include visual art, performance art and so much more. Interacting with’ drop in’ visitors to the church, or those of you wishing to spend a day or more with the artists, the week’s events will culminate in a showcase of work for all.
Launch Exhibition: Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 September
Time: 11.00am – 3.00pm
FREE
Daily Workshops: Monday 12 – Friday 16 September
Time: 10.00am – 3.00pm No need to book, just drop in
Showcase Weekend: Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 September
Time: 10.00am– 3.00pm
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2010
January
- ‘Fabricate’, a woven response to place, 7 January – 30 January 2010
final Exhibition Louise Nason’s 2009 Residency
February
- Sunday, 14 February 3 pm, St Valentine’s Afternoon with Eva Doroszkowska
Wednesday 24 March: Launch Event for our 2010 residency Meet Helen Scalway our artist in residence for this year 4 pm – 6 pm all welcome, light refreshments
April
- 9 April Easter school holidays family workshops 10 am – 12 noon art / craft workshop: £5 per child, parents go free. Booking essential 01372 467720 or email: stgeorgesarts@btinternet.com
- Thursday 22 April Pattern and Patina FREE Workshops for Adults with Helen Scalway 11 am – 1 pm and 2.30 pm – 4.30 pm. A stimulating workshop for adults of all abilities, with the emphasis on making. In this workshop we shall start by looking at the rich pattern and ornament in St George’s and then go on to freely develop our own exciting ornamental motifs in response. We shall assume there is no ‘correct’ approach - just your own ways of seeing.
Materials such as charcoal, basic paint and paper will be supplied but please bring your own scissors. You may also wish to bring your own sketchbooks and drawing implements if you have them. For more information and to book please phone 01372 467720 or email: stgeorgesarts@btinternet.com
May
- 20 May: Visual Rhyme and Repetition 11 am – 1 pm, 2.30 – 4.30 FREEworkshop for adults with Helen Scalway at St George’s. For more information and to book please phone 01372 467720 or email:stgeorgesarts@btinternet.com
June
10 – 20 June Open Studio Exhibitions with Surrey Artists Open Studios
Workshops Saturday 12 June
- 10 – 12 FREE Drawing Workshop with St George’s Artist in Residence:Helen Scalway
- One day workshop 10 – 3 with break for lunch: experimental papermaking with Jane Ponsford £40
To book a place on a workshop please phone: 01372 467720 leaving your name and contact number or email on: st.georgesarts@btinternet.com
July
17, 24, 31 July: Archaeology Saturdays 11.30, 13.30, 1.30, 2.30 pm.
2010 Festival of British Archaeology: www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk Find out about the fascinating history of St George’s Church, Short walks and tales connected with the church
July / August
- school holidays family art / craft workshops: More details: 01372 467720 contact Jane Ponsford, visual arts organizer
September
- 11, 12 September: Heritage Weekend
- Exhibition of Artist in Residence
October
- 2 October THE BIG DRAW 10 – 3 pm
Free Drawing activities for all ages, no need to book, all welcome. 10 – 12 noon and 1 – 3 pm. Our artist-in-residence will be leading drawing activities and taking a closer look at the spaces around us. Phone: 01372 467720 contact Jane Ponsford, visual arts organizer
2009
February
Sunday, February 15th
3 pm St Valentine’s Afternoon Piano Recital with Catherine Leonard.
Tickets £8, (students £4) including tea and cakes. Box office: 01372 464370 or 01372 465755 or on the door
Catherine studied Music at King’s College London and piano with Aaron Shorr at the Royal Academy of Music, she was accepted onto the prestigious third year Advanced Performance Studies course after being awarded a first in piano performance. She also studied piano with Konrad Richter in Stuttgart and has performed throughout the UK and abroad. Catherine returned to Esher with a programme of Classical Music including music for St Valentine’s Day.
April
Saturday, April 25th
7.30 pm The Galliard Trio with a programme of music by
Antonin Dvorak, W. A. Mozart, Eugene Goossens, Jean Francaix, Francis Poulenc and Malcolm Arnold
Tickets £10 or £8 students
- Opening / launch exhibition Louise Nason Artists Residency 29 April: 4.30 pm
- Regular open day: Mondays 9.30-4.00
June: Surrey Artists Open Studios: talks, open studio days, workshops
- June 12, 13, 14, 18 and 19 between 11-5 pm
- open evening Thursday 11 June 6-8.30: meet the artist, refreshments available
- afternoon reception Saturday 13 June 2-4.30 pm: meet the artist, refreshments available
Workshops:
- 18 June 10-12 noon, Paper-making with Jane Ponsford
- 19 June 10-12 noon, FREE textiles workshop with Louise Nason
To book a place on a workshop please phone: 01372 467720 leaving your name and contact number or email on: st.georgesarts@btinternet.com
July
- Collaborative textiles day: 6 July Fully Booked
- Textiles with Louise Nason as part of SHOUT holiday activities for children: Elmbridge Borough Council 01272 474634 (NB not at St George’s. There is a charge for these activities)
- Stories from the Stones, 2009 Festival of British Archaeology: find out about the fascinating history of St George’s Church, Short walks and tales connected with the church as told through the building materials: 18 & 25 July, 11.30, 13.30, 1.30, 2.30 pm. www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk
August
- Stories from the Stones, Short walks and tales connected with the church as told through the building materials. 1 August 11.30, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 pm. www.archaeologyfestival.org.uk
- Free Textiles / Papermaking workshops for Children and Teens with Louise Nason and Jane Ponsford: 26 August 10 – 12 noon: activities suitable for ages 7 and up. Children to be accompanied by an adult. 1 – 3 pm: ages 14 and up. Tel: 01372 467720 to book.
- Textiles with Louise Nason as part of SHOUT holiday activities for children: Elmbridge Borough Council01272 474634 (NB not at St George’s. There is a charge for these activities)
September
- Heritage Weekend 12 & 13 September
October
- IDMC Gospel Choir Saturday 3 October: Workshop and FREE Concert Workshop 2 – 5 pm, Concert 6.30 – 8.30 pm. Award winning choir director John Fisher will lead the world renowned IDMC Gospel to Surrey to present the vibrant sounds of gospel music. From traditional to contemporary, singing Gospel standards such as O’ Happy day, Something Inside so Strong, and Swing Low, to their own very popular compositions. John will be conducting one of his award winning gospel sing workshops during the afternoon with the participants of the workshop sharing the stage with IDMC later that evening.
Booking information: Workshop £10, Free concert. Contact 07888 689064
- The Big Draw: 10 October: Free Drawing activities for all ages, no need to book, all welcome. 10 – 12 noon and 1 – 3 pm. Our theme this year : ‘From another point of view’, Louise Nason will be leading drawing activities taking a closer look at the spaces around us.
- Work in Progress Exhibition: Monday 12 October – Monday 19 October 9.30 – 4 pm. Meet textiles artist Louise Nason or add your contribution to the collaborative weaving at St George’s Church.
November
- Natural Dye workshops: with Louise Nason: Saturday 28 November,£10, one day workshops 10 – 3 pm, break for lunch (not provided). Tel: 01372 467720 to book or for more details.
December: Tree Dressing Competition for schools: To take part please phone: 01372 467720
January 2010 Final Exhibition of the Residency:
‘Fabricate’, A woven response to place, final exhibition from Louise Nason’s residency
Private view: 6.30 pm Thursday 7January 2010
Meet the Artist: Saturday 9 January
Exhibition runs from 7 January – 30 January 2010
