Kickstart your 2025 with The Guildford Institute’s new programme of events and activities

Kickstart your 2025 with The Guildford Institute’s new programme of events and activities

The Guildford Institute, a charity providing cultural education to the local community and beyond, has launched its latest programme packed full of courses, talks and events on offer from January to March. Get your 2025 off to a flying start with opportunities to learn, get creative, be entertained and more! Plus, every booking supports the Institute.

Experience the magic of cinema with the Institute’s new afternoon film screenings. First up is the classic musical treasure Singing in the Rain, complete with refreshments. For anyone who loves live music, enjoy an evening seeing Tristan Seume, one of the UK’s leading acoustic guitarists. Expect a mix of handcrafted originals with beautiful interpretations of traditional and contemporary tunes.

Be spoilt for choice with course subject favourites including art history, genealogy and philosophy. Discover Rembrandt’s unique self portraits, jumpstart your genealogy journey, or contemplate the meaning of courage at a philosophy workshop.

The New Year is the perfect opportunity to take time for your wellbeing. Start the week with Tai Chi, an energising moving meditation - choose from Beginners Tai Chi or Qigong Energy Flow. Unwind with a relaxing Beginners Yoga course or, for those with some experience, Gentle Yoga.

Get creative with a variety of art and crafts workshops, catering for complete beginners to those with more experience. Take part in a welcoming Watercolour Taster Workshop, learn how to paint an impressive abstract landscape, or create colourful crochet flowers.

The Institute’s popular talks programme continues – learn something new in just an hour! Discover the Real Mr Selfridge, find out about the history of Town Criers and celebrate 100 Years of the BBC.

Amy Rice, Institute Manager, says: “If you haven’t visited our unique building, the New Year is the perfect time! Whether you’re looking to revisit a much-loved hobby, try something new, or meet likeminded people, we’ve created our programme for everyone. Booking on to an activity is also a great way to support our charity, which we need more than ever”.

Local photographer Lena Bruce is the Institute’s brochure cover artist, with her striking work Floating Universe. She is a landscape and seascape photographer inspired by the finer details of the natural world.

The Institute’s programme will run from 6 January to 28 March 2025. Advance booking for all paid Institute activities is essential. View the Institute’s brochure online via www.guildford-institute.org.uk or pick up a copy from the building.