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Nov 18th, 13:35

Volunteer Training and Events
• Tuesday 25th November - Pattle exhibition training - 10am or 2pm – Come and hear from the exhibition curators about the forthcoming exhibition. Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk with your preferred session.
• Limnerslease Tour with a tour guide Thursday 27th November 10.30-midday Join for an hour-long tour of the house and studios, discuss the symbolism of the ceilings in the living room and find out about how the Wattses came to live in Compton. The tour will be followed by half an hour for hot drinks and questions. To sign up email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.
• Volunteers Christmas Party – Save the Date – Thursday 11th December (invitation to follow soon)
• Thursday 18th December 10am-midday - Christmas Printing Workshop – You’re invited to join at the Clore to print your own festive wrapping paper. We’ll have mince pies and festive music tog et us in the Christmas spirit! Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

This Week at Watts:
• Curatorial Update: The de-install of Scented Visions has gone well, and the team has taken advantage of the days of closure to work on the re-hang of the historic galleries and have moved ten works. We have displayed a sign thanking people for their patience whilst we update the interpretation, all works have a label but not yet in the correct order. Updated interpretation will be shared as soon as it is ready. Next week alongside Women of Influence: Pattle Sisters the rehang will be completed, which includes five additional works coming out of storage.
• Last chance to see! If you’ve not yet popped into the Contemporary Gallery to see the Peter Brookes exhibition now is your moment! The exhibition closes on Sunday. The gorgeous display of ceramics in the Women of our Time display at Limnerslease will also be leaving soon (on show until 30n November).

Have you noticed our beautiful window art at the Visitor Centre? It was painted by illustrator Jonny Lambert - the design takes inspiration from the charity Christmas card that Jonny illustrated for Watts Gallery and is available to buy in the shop.

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New Opening Times

Jul 31st, 16:25

From 4 August we are changing our opening times. We will be open to the public:
Wednesday - Sunday
10am-5pm in the summer
10-4pm in the winter
With all buildings closing at the same time.
The Chapel will be open on Mondays and Tuesdays and KD Fine Art will be open by appointment on Mondays and Tuesdays. Everything else will be closed to the public. We will still be monitoring the inboxes on the closure days.

There is a new Limnerslease rota from 4 August so please make sure you are filling in your shifts.

Thank you for all your continuing support over the last few months as always it's really appreciated.

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Forthcoming Volunteer events

Jun 24th, 11:45

Staff and Volunteer Meeting
The next quarterly staff and volunteer meeting will take place on Monday 14th July from 9:30am. Come along to hear the latest from across the departments. If you have any questions in advance, please email them to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

8th July Sketch Club

24 July - Summer Celebration
25 September - Health and Safety Training for Volunteers
5 October - Young Volunteer Programme Launch – Autumn Term


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Volunteer & Staff Quarterly Meeting Postponed

Apr 25th, 14:10

The volunteer and staff quarterly meeting which was due to happen on Tuesday 29 April has been postponed.

We will will send round details of the new date soon and this will coincide with the new exhibition opening.

Thanks

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Forthcoming Volunteer Events

Apr 12th, 15:21

Don't forget to pick up your new Car Park sticker from your Duty Manager

Tuesday April 29th, 9:30-1pm
– Quarterly Staff and Volunteer Meeting, Clore

Tues 13 May, 10am – midday
– Sketch Club: Limnerslease Lawn (weather allowing)

Wednesday 28th May, 3-4:30 – Tea and a Tour - Artists Village Walking Tour (tea at 2:30)

[May – Exhibition training for Scented Visions – dates tbc]

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Volunteer Events in March

Feb 25th, 11:57

Tuesday 11 March – Sketch Club
Meet in the Old Kiln for a hot drink and a biscuit at 10am, before heading off to the cosy living room at Limnerslease where you can settle in to study your chosen view or piece. Bring pencils and something to draw on – all levels welcome!

Monday 17th March – Tea and a Tour
Join us in the Old Kiln for a hot drink and biscuit before we head out to the Chapel with an expert guide to hear all about the creation of this stunning building and to explore the rich symbolism in depth. RSVP by Friday 14 March to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

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January Events for Volunteers

Jan 12th, 17:29

Staff and Volunteer Meeting 27th January
Join us at the end of the month for our quarterly whole team gathering so we can share our ten year plan, some work that’s been going on around target audiences, a sneak peek at the exhibition to follow the Flower Fairies (intriguingly title ‘Scented Visions’) and to deepen your knowledge on Mary Watts as we continue to celebrate her and all she brought to Compton in the year of the 175th anniversary of her birthday!

9:30 Teas, coffees
9:45 Meeting Opens
11.10 Meeting Closes
11.15 – 12.45 Tea and Tour – Celebrating Mary Watts

In line with the strategic aim to celebrate Mary and place her firmly at the centre of the narrative at Watts Gallery Artists Village it would be brilliant if all of our volunteers could deepen their knowledge of her story (and then feel confident in sharing her story with our visitors) by taking the shiny new tour the celebrates her life and work.

Mini Mondays – Object Talks – New for 2025!
We are trialling a new 15 minute talk starting this week, whereby any volunteer or member of staff can talk about their favourite object.
In January we are featuring the following:

Monday 6: Lady Holland in the Gallery
Monday 13:Gold drawings De Morgan Gallery
Monday 20: Orpheus and Eurydice in the Historic Gallery
Monday 27: Found Drowned Main Gallery

Come along and see one and if there is a picture or object that inspires you anywhere on site let Celia know if you would like to talk about it in February or March or even April!
If you want to come along and listen to the talks, they will be at 11.30 every Monday. Or if you would like to do one later in the year contact celia.hodges@wattsgallery.org.uk

Sketch Club
We will be kicking off next week (Tuesday 14th Jan) with our first Sketch Club of the year at the slightly later time of 11am (still meeting in the Old Kiln). Join us in the Old Kiln for a hot drink, followed by an hour and a half of sketching on site. We are planning on taking our inspiration from In Print: Natures Realm this time around. Let us know if you plan to come by emailing volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.
The next sketch club meet will be Tuesday 11th Feb (back to 10am start).

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December Events and Benefits

Dec 1st 2024, 14:41

Friday 6th December, 10.30 – Walking Tour of the Artists Village (meet at the Visitor Centre)
Explore the site with an expert guide and find out more about the Arts and Crafts architecture of the Gallery. Discover the story of the founders George and Mary Watts and find out how the Artists Village came to be. Join to deepen your knowledge or just for a refresher – every tour is different! Wrap up warm as much of the tour is outside. Email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk or sign up on the sheets in the kitchen.

Tuesday 10th December 10-midday – Sketch Club (meet in the Old Kiln)
Once a month we meet up for a coffee followed by time to be creative. This time we are having a hot drink in the Old Kiln and then taking our sketch books up to a twinkly and festive Limnerslease. All levels welcome, just bring something to draw with and something to draw on! Email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk or sign up on the sheets in the kitchen.

Tuesday 10th December, 6-8pm - Volunteers’ Christmas Party
Join us on Tuesday 10th December from 6-8pm in the Tea Shop for mulled wine, canapes and mince pies. There will be a quiz sheet (with a prize at the end!) and a festive raffle with prizes for all! Please rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk by 2 December. (See invitation attached).

Tuesday 17th December, 10am-midday – Volunteers’ Printing Workshop in the Clore
Join for a festive morning of trying your hand at printing your own wrapping paper and cards (material provided). We’ll have hot drinks, mince pies and some festive music to get into the spirit of things! Email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk or sign up on the sheets in the kitchen.

Volunteer Christmas Discount:
We are going to be offering a single use voucher for 30% off in the shop as a gesture of thanks to all our volunteers as part of the winter benefits update. This replaces the shopping evening we have had previously (this way you can shop at a time that best suits you). You can collect your voucher from the Duty Manager when you get your card stamped for the new season. If you are not sure if you have done the full 12 hours required to receive your benefits do ask the Duty Manager and they will let you know.

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November Volunteer Events

Oct 27th 2024, 15:19

• Thursday 7th November, Chapel Tour 11am (Meet at the lych gate) please RSVP to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk
• Tuesday 12th November, Volunteer Sketch Club, 10am-midday. please RSVP to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk

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September Events for Volunteers

Aug 26th 2024, 17:26

Monday 2nd September – Edo Pop Tour
Join knowledgeable guide Alan Freeland for a free tour of the Edo Pop exhibition, meeting at 10.30am outside the gallery entrance, the tour will last around an hour. Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

Tuesday 10th September - Sketch Club – Ink Printing
Come along for a morning of art on the second Tuesday of every month – this week meet at the Clore Learning Studio where we will be doing so ink printing inspired by the Edopop Exhibition. There will be a small charge of £2 to cover the cost of materials – please let us know in advance if you would like to join RSVP volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk

Volunteer Tour Tuesday 24th September - Limnerslease Tour and Coffee at Bench
10.30-11.30 Limnerslease Tour. Coffee at Bench 1 11.30-12.30

Saturday 28 September – Fairy Doorway Pottery workshop
2 – 4pm Foyle Pottery Studio
Join Lenie Van Dooren, one of our volunteer ceramicists, to help create some miniature fairy doorways. We will hide these around the woodlands for children to find during our Flower Fairies exhibition season. Please RSVP if you would like to attend at volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk

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Events for August

Aug 5th 2024, 14:39

Family Day Parking Helpers Required!
Could you be free on Tuesday 6th, 13th or 20th August to point visitors in the right direction outside for a couple of hours in the morning? From 11.30 – 12.30 or 12.30 – 1.30? If you could be a hero in hi-viz please email us on volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk to let us know!

Dulwich Trip Weds 14th August
Thank you to all those who expressed an interest in coming on the trip to the Dulwich Gallery next week on Wednesday. We have now contacted those who have a place on the bus, but if you would like to make your own travel arrangements you are still welcome to join the group. Just let us know by Monday next week (12th) so we can make sure the Dulwich know how many timed tickets to put aside for us.

Sketch Group. *CHANGE OF DATE* was Tuesday 13 August – now Monday 12th August
In August we will be holding Sketch Club on the Monday not the Tuesday. (We are having one of our Family days on the Tuesday and its likely to be very busy on site). Join us for a morning of sketching in the gallery grounds. We meet in the Old Kiln at 10am for a coffee then move off to draw at our chosen spot. Hopefully if the weather is kind, we can get some easels out on the galley lawn for the August meet. The group is very informal, and all abilities are welcome, just bring yourself, a sketch book, and something to draw with! Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

Monday 19 August – Walking Tour for Staff and Volunteers. Join one of our expert guides on a tour around the site to discover more about each of the buildings and how they came to be. The tour will take place 10.30 until midday. This tour is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk

September 2nd – Edo Pop Tour
Join knowledgeable guide Alan Freeland for a free tour of the Edo Pop exhibition, meeting at 10.30am outside the gallery entrance, the tour will last around an hour.
Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

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Volunteer Events for July and August

Jul 16th 2024, 13:37

Tuesday 30th July - Staff and Volunteer Meeting - The next Staff and Volunteer Meeting will be in the Clore Learning Studio on Tuesday 30th July. The meeting starts at ten, tea and coffee available from 9:45. Come along to hear the latest updates and to give us your thoughts and feedback. Do you have any questions or topics you would like to talk about? Email us on volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

Staff and Volunteer Meeting Agenda
Alistair Burtenshaw to Open and Welcome
Laura MacCulloch - Flower Fairies – (via teams)
Alistair Burtenshaw – Welcome and round up/ looking forward
Olivia Parker – Vision Mission and Values
Guest Speaker: Sarah Hardy – De Morgan Update
Gwen Hughes – Contemporary Gallery
Stephanie O’Neill-Winbow– Pottery workshops / summer programme
Claire Griffin – Project Updates
11.25 AOB / Questions

Tuesday 13 August – Sketch Group. Join us for a morning of sketching in the gallery grounds. We meet in the Old Kiln at 10am for a coffee then move off to draw at our chosen spot. Hopefully if the weather is kind we can get some easels out on the galley lawn for the August meet. The group is very informal, and all abilities are welcome, just bring yourself, a sketch book, and something to draw with! Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.

Wednesday 14 August - Volunteers’ Trip!
You’re invited to come on a visit to Dulwich Picture Gallery on Wednesday 14 August. It will be a reciprocal visit so that we can share our knowledge of our exhibitions, as they also have a Japanese Print exhibition: Yoshida: Three Generations of Japanese Printmaking
We will travel by minibus, leaving Watts at 9.30 and returning approx. 5pm. The trip is free, refreshments can be purchased from their Café. RSVP to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk by this time next week (Tuesday 23rd) and if we get more than 14 responses we will draw names out of a hat for the 14 minibus places. If you apply but don’t get a spot you are welcome to make your own travel arrangements and meet us there, just let us know so we can give numbers to Dulwich.

Monday 19 August – Walking Tour for Staff and Volunteers. Join one of our expert guides on a tour around the site to discover more about each of the buildings and how they came to be. The tour will take place 10.30 until midday. This tour is an outdoor walking tour so please wear comfy shoes and dress for the weather. Rsvp to volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk

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