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Adults' Events 2009
January
Sat 31 January
Gatton Art Club
Enjoy drawing or painting at Gatton every month, outdoors or indoors weather permitting under the expert eye of Chris Howkins. Please bring your own materials.
10.45am - 4pm Cost: £15 including lunch
February
Sun 1 February
Gardens and Grounds Open
1 - 5pm Cost: Adults £3.50 children free
Wed 4 February Inspired By...
A four week art course that will help you to discover your creative talents, by using the historical landscape of Gatton Park to inspire a piece of work.
Working with artist Angela Thames
10am - 12.30pm Cost: £45 for the four sessions
Sat 7 February 'Snowdrops and Candlemas'
Join Chris Howkins for one of the most popular events of the year. His talk will be followed by a walk to see Gatton's snowdrops.
2 - 4.30pm Cost: £8, including garden tour, tea and cake.
Wed 11 February Inspired By... (see 4 Feb)
Sun 15 February
National Gardens Scheme
Open Day
11am - 4pm
Cost: Adults £3.50 children free
Wed 18 February
National Gardens Scheme
Open Day
12 - 4pm Cost: Adults £3.50 children free
Sat 21 February
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
Wed 25 February Inspired By... (see 4 Feb)
March
Sun 1 March
Gardens and Grounds Open
(see Feb)
Special 2 for 1 offer on entry for member of Surrey Hills Society
Wed 4 March
Inspired By... (see 4 Feb)
Sat 14 March
Quiz Night
A highlight of the year! Bring your favourite tipple and join in
the fun!
7.30pm Cost: £7 per head including supper
Sat 21 March
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
Sat 21 March
Pamper Party
Enjoy a pampering session in Gatton Hall with one of the local therapists. Call for more information.
April
Sat 4 April
Make it, Take it - Lino-print workshop
Explore lino-cutting as an exciting method of print-making with artist Angela Thames.
10am - 2pm Cost: £20 including lunch (small materials charge on the day)
Sun 5 April
Gardens and Grounds Open (see Feb)
Inspired By... Exhibition
Sat 25 April
'Flowers and Fountains, Pots and Parterres - the High Victorian Garden'
Brenda Lewis of the Surrey Gardens Trust will discuss the
gardens, their designers and owners and where they can be seen
and enjoyed today.
2 - 4.30pm Cost: £8 including tea and cake
Sat 25 April
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
May
Sun 3 May
Gardens and Grounds Open (see Feb)
Plant sale and Embroiderers' Guild Exhibition and Demonstrations
Sun 17 May
'Capability' Brown's landscape at Gatton
A guided tour of the Capability Brown designed parkland
1pm Cost: £3.50 Meet by the lych gate, St Andrews church
Sat 30 May
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
June
Sun 7 June
Gardens and Grounds Open (see Feb)
Sat 20 June
Musical Soiree
with Julien Sampieri (viola), and Geoffrey Dancer (piano)
Book early for this one.
8pm Gardens open from 6pm
Cost: £8 including a summer punch
Tues 23 June
Celebrate Midsummer
Chris Howkins brings to life what midsummer meant to our
ancestors with walk through the park and gardens
7pm Grounds open for picnic from 6pm
Cost: £8 Tea/cake
Sat 27 June
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
July
Sun 5 July
'Go Green at Gatton' Country Fair
A great day out for all the family. Country crafts and demonstrations, children's activities, gardens and grounds open.
1 - 5pm Cost: Adults £4.00 children free
Tuesday 14 - Sunday 26 July
The Passion
Promenade open air performances around Gatton Park of the life
of Jesus by Gatton Community Theatre. www.gattoncommunitytheatre.org.uk
Box Office at Dorking Halls on 01306 881717 from 1st June
Sat 18 July
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
Sun 19 July
Victorian pleasure gardens at Gatton
A guided tour of the restored Victorian pleasure gardens.
1pm Cost: £3.50 Meet by the lych gate, St Andrews church
August
Sun 2 August
Gardens and Grounds Open (see Feb)
Sat 29 August
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
September
Sun 6 September
Gardens and Grounds Open
(see Feb)
Exhibition of paintings by Chris Howkins
Thurs 10 September
Heritage Day Tours
10am/2pm/3pm Meet at St. Andrew's church lych gate.
Free
Advance booking only: Tel. 01737 649068
Sat 12 September
Make it, Take it - Scrapbooking and collage
Bring family photos or holiday shots to create a collage of mixed media with artist Sonia Percival
10am - 3.30pm Cost: £20 (with small materials charge),
including lunch.
Sat 19 September
The Social lives of trees
Learn about the history of some of Gatton's wonderful trees. A tour around the park and gardens with the Landscape/Heritage Officer, indoor lecture if weather is bad.
1pm Cost: £8 with Tea/Cake
Sat 29 September
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
October
Sun 4 October
Gardens and Grounds Open (see Feb)
Sat 10 October
Make it, Take it - Feltmaking
Discover this technique for creating beautiful textiles with Sonia Percival
10am - 3.30pm Cost: £20 (with small materials charge),
including lunch.
Sat 24 October
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
Sun 25 October
'Make a Difference Day'
Find out what makes Volunteering at Gatton Park so satisfying.
10am - 1pm; 2 - 4pm Meet at the glasshouse (by Stables)
Bring gloves, suitable footwear and
lunch if staying all day.
November
Sat 14 November Make it, Take it - Textiles
Discover the techniques for simple dying and batik textiles from artist, Sonia Percival
10am - 3.30pm Cost: £20 (with small materials charge),
including lunch.
Sat 28 November
Gatton Art Club (see Jan)
December
Sat 5 December
Make it, Take it - Paper and Willow
Create lanterns, stars, fish and more using this beautiful technique with Sonia Percival
10am - 3.30pm Cost: £20 (with small materials charge),
including lunch.
Sat 5 December
Carols by Candlelight
The Gatton Trust welcomes back The Redbury Singers under the direction of David Leeke.
7pm Cost: £12 including mulled wine and mince pie.
MORE DETAILS
If you would like to find out more about any of the courses
or if you would like to book a place, please contact
the Education Officer.
Tel: 01737 649066
or education@gatton-park.org
BOOKING FORMS FOR ADULTS' EVENTS
To download a booking form, click here
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