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February 2012

Exhibitions

Hidden Stars Exhibition Lewis Elton Gallery University of Surrey, Guildford 7th - 23rd February Mon - Fri 10 - 5 (closed weekends)	A varied exhibition of works by members of staff and students from the University of Surrey.
Greenwich Printmakers featured artist Greenwich Printmakers gallery 1a Greenwich market SE10 9HZ Closed Mondays 10.30 am - 5.30pm	Exhibition of original prints by Diana Croft
The Royal Society of British Artists Mall Galleries London SW1 Wednesday 29th Feb - Saturday 10th Mar 10am - 5pm Daily	Local Artist's success in major national art exhibition. Work by Vicky Oldfield has been selected from a number of entries to appear alongside paintings by some of Britain's leading figurative artists.
Lovers Lights Gallery, Twickenham The Lovers Lights Gallery 64 The Green, Twickenham, TW2 5AG Wednesday 8th Feb - Monday 7th May Open Wed - Sat 10.00 - 5.00, Sun 11.00 - 5.00	Batiks by Angela Lenman, together with several other artists including paintings, photography and ceramics.
Jamm Art Gallery, Epsom Jamm Art Gallery 1 Ewell House Parade, Epsom Rd, KT17 1NP Friday 13th Jan - Thursday 12th Jul Open Mon - Fri 10.30 - 6.30, Sat 10.30 - 5.00	Batiks by Angela Lenman, together with a number of artists showcasing paintings, photography, glass, ceramics
'Summer Gardens' Photographic Exhibition Leatherhead Theatre Church Street, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 8DN - Tel: 01372 365141 The theatre is open every day between Tuesday and Saturday 10am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday, but closing at 4pm Saturdays when there is no evening performance.	A month-long exhibition in February 2012 featuring photographs on canvas and white-framed giclée prints of English gardens, landscapes and still lifes. Also available are handmade cards, postcards and mounted prints to browse.
The Final Cut Harvey Gallery Harvey Rd. Guildford, GU1 3RX 20th Feb-3rdMarch Mon-Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10-12am	Ten artists showcasing assemblage, ceramics, collage drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles, woodturning
Blue Sky 4 - The Final Cut The Harvey Gallery Harvey Road, Guildford, GU1 3RX Monday 20th Feb - Saturday 3rd Mar Mon - Fri 10 - 4, Sat 10 - 12, closed Sundays	The final exhibition by Blue Sky Artists Christine Hopkins, Kirsten Baron and Rosie Christie, joined by guest artists Cynthia Barlow Marrs, Mary-Ann Wilkins, Richenda Court, Amanda Loomes, Joanna London, Martin Dudley and Annie Ridd. Assemblage, cdramics, collage, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, textiles and woodturning
Unravel, festival of knitting Farnham Maltings GU97QR Saturday 25th Feb - Sunday 26th Feb 10am-5pm	a festival of knitting, I will be running a workshop, showing my work, and selling my books.
The White Gallery The White Gallery St. Martin's Walk, Dorking Sunday 1st Jan - Monday 30th Apr Mon - Fri 10 - 5	The White Gallery offers a range of beautifully produced contemporary Art specifically local to Surrey. The gallery recently won 'Best Shop Floor' in the Dorking Retail Awards 2011.
'The Reclining Nude' Life Painting Workshop The Drawing Room, 1st Hindhead Scout Hut, Cricket Close, Hindhead, Surrey Sunday 26th Feb 10.30am - 3.30pm	Recreating one of the classic reclining poses with a female nude model, you will be able to paint direct from the figure. Small group size. Easels & basic materials supplied.
LAUNCH the inaugural exhibition Jamm Art Gallery 1 Ewell House Parade, Epsom Road, Ewell, KT17 1NP See website See website	12 talented local and international artists display their artworks in a fresh, new, contemporary gallery in the heart of Ewell village, Epsom.
From this Earth Guildford Museum and Guildford Gallery 155 High Street, Guildford GU1 3AJ Saturday 26th Nov - Saturday 10th Mar Monday to Saturday 11.00am to 5.00pm	Charlotte Stockley is participating in a group exhibition by ceramics students from the University for the Creative Arts, Farnham. The work on display in both venues is inspired by the history of Guildford House and the ceramics heritage on display in the Museum.
Exhibition Treacle Gallery Middle Street, Shere Saturdays and Sundays 12.00 - 4.00pm	Shere's new photo gallery is showing Framed Limited Edition Photographs of Chris Marsh' images of Surrey. Phone Matthew Snowden on 01483 202718 for opening times.

Workshops / classes

Personal tuition to FIND YOUR OWN DIRECTION Alan Brain Art Studio Fairoaks Airport , Chobham any day but weekends to suit you	personal tuition tailored for you to help you find out the way you REALLY want to paint. Explore what truly interests you enough to paint it , your way. Call me on 07941 562 162
Studio Open Days Alan Brain Art Studio Fairoaks Airport Chobham Friday 3rd Feb - Thursday 20th Dec call to book 07941 562 162	I paint from my studio and visitors are welcome to come and see me at work and discuss anything arty which I love to do. I also teach there too, one to one sessions for artists who want to explore their own way to paint. Please call me before coming over to be sure i am not "at lunch" (smile) 07941 562 162
Pottery classes Tiger lily studio Froggetts lane, walliswood Friday 20th Jan - Sunday 22nd Jul From 10 am ( closed Tuesday)	Small pottery classes in hand building techniques. Full tuition and lots of exciting glazes. Children or adults. Max 8 people.. Parties too......! Make practically anything!
Portrait / Life Workshops Studio 103, The Mayford Centre, Smart's Heath Road, Mayford, Woking, Sy. GU22 0PP Fri 3rd Feb, Fri 30th Mar, Fri 27th Apr, Fri 25th May 1.45 pm - 4.15 pm	Monthly 'Portrait/Figure/Life Workshops' on Friday afternoons run by experienced tutor/demonstrator Maggie Read. Live model each month. Students may book on each workshop separately or several. Small group. Individual guidance. Contact Maggie on 07977552780 to reserve a place or email: pirbrightartclub@btconnect.com Places available now!
The Reclining Nude The Drawing Room 1st Hindhead Scout hut, Cricket Close, Off Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey 26th February 2012 10am - 3.30pm	A full day of life drawing from one long pose by our female model. Basic equipment and easels & boards provided. Small group size, so booking is essential!
The Drawing Room Thursday sessions The Drawing Room 1st Hindhead Scout Hut, Cricket Close, Hindhead, Surrey Every Thursday evening 7.30-9.30pm	Regular Life drawing sessions with a variety of qualified nude models, props, music & a chance to mix with other artists. A relaxed group that meets every Thursday evening. Beginners & professionals welcome.
Beginners Art Group The Drawing Room 1st Hindhead Scout hut, Cricket Close, Off Tilford Road, Hindhead, Surrey Every Friday on 3rd Feb, 9th Feb, 16th Feb, 23 Feb, 2 Mar, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 23 Mar, 29 Mar 10am - 12midday	Developing your art from the basics. Essential art techniques to help you to develop your own style in painting & become more creative. Small group led by Alison Orchard meets every Friday
Get Confident with Oils - II St John's Church Hall Caterham, Surrey 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar 2012 10am till 12.30 each Wednesday	six week oil painting class for artists looking to improve their oil painting skills. Studio based, max 10 participants
Get Confident with Oils West Horsley Village Hall West Horsley, Surrey Mondays, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 5 Mar,12 Mar, 26 Mar 2 Apr 10.00am to 1.00pm	6-week oil painting course for artists new to oils. Lessons will cover colour mixing, wet-in-wet, glazing, basic composition and perspective.

Art retail outlets

JammArt

JammArt Gallery,

1 Ewell House Parade, Epsom Road, Ewell

Wednesday 1st Feb - Tuesday 1st May

Mon 9.30 - 12.30, Tues - Sat 9.30 - 1700

New gallery aiming to provide affordable artworks. Changing exhibitions and displays of ceramics and glass. Also runs adult and childrens' art workshops.

Other events

Craft evenings

Greywell House

Blackbrook Road, Dorking RH5 4DT

Tuesday 11th Oct - Wednesday 11th Jul

Second Tuesday and Wednesday of each month 6.00 - 9.30pm

Bring work in progress evenings: help available to develop your interest in textile & paper techniques; no formal teaching. Work with, and get inspiration from, like-minded creative people. £10 per session. Materials available at cost. Please phone to check spaces available.

The Art of Sport

Tuesday 18th Jan - Friday 21st Dec

One of 12 artists selected to be represented by British Telecom 'The Art of Sport'. Showing at various exhibition venues throughout GB on the journey to 2012 Olympics and Paralympic Games.