New Volunteer Events for May and June
Tuesday May 07, 15:18
Tuesday 14th May: Sketch Club and Silk Route Talk
The next sketch club will be taking place on Tuesday 14th May (we are back to the second Tuesday of the month from now on). This time we will meet in the exhibition at 10am for some sketching (all skill levels welcome, just bring something to draw on and a pencil!)
Then you’re invited to move to the Old Kiln at 11.30am where volunteer Alan Freeland has kindly offered to give a talk on Edo Pop and the Silk Route, a talk which was recently very well received by the Friends and members. The talk will end at about 1pm. Hot drinks and pastries provided.
If you just want to sketch, or just want to come to the talk, that’s fine too! Just sign up on the sheets in the kitchen or email volunteers@wattsgallery.org.uk.
Friday 24th May : 10am-11am tour of Limnerslease / 11am-midday tea, coffee and cake at Bench
You’re invited to join one of our expert guides for a tour of the home of the Wattses. Discover the Grade II listed Arts & Crafts home of George and Mary Watts. Learn more about the history of the building and look at the rich symbolism of the ceiling designed by Mary Watts. You will also hear about the artistic and literary guests who visited Limnerslease.
After the tour join for a cup of coffee and slice of cake amongst the trees at Bench.
Everyone is welcome to join for coffee and a chat, you don’t have to have attended the tour first.
Monday 3rd June: Watts Gallery Artists’ Village - A Talk for Volunteers / 1:30- 2:30 / Old Kiln
We offer a number of talks to external groups to learn more about the Wattses and their works. One of our guides has offered to give the first of these talk to any volunteers who would like to join. Come along to the Old Kiln for a comprehensive talk about the George Frederic and Mary Watts in Compton: Their home and studios at Limnerslease, the Compton Potters Art Guild, Mary’s Mortuary Chapel and the Watts Gallery. Tea, coffee and biscuits provided.
If you are part of a group which might like a speaker to come out and give a talk on Watts Gallery Artists Village then talk to Celia or email her on celia.hodges@wattsgallery.org.uk
Summer Celebration - Tuesday 11th June – save the date! (invitation to follow)
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