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Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise.  On this course, seasoned tutor Devdan will guide students through Part 2 of the traditional long form of the Yang style.   Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow stretching and smooth-soled exercise […]

Coach Visit In a picture perfect setting, this unique living museum, near Chichester is a hidden gem for those who want to see, touch and even smell what life was really like for people living in years gone by. It is also the filming location of the BBC’s Repair Shop (access to the barn is […]

Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise. Continuing through Part 3, experienced Devdan will guide students through the progression of the 108 movements of the traditional long form of the Yang style.   Students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to allow […]

The second in a new series of monthly lunchtime trio jazz concerts arranged by Guildford Jazz, taking place at The Guildford Institute. The performances are held in the historic Assembly Room at the Institute which boasts a grand piano. Lunch available: 12pm to 2pm (book a table via the Guildford Jazz link below or direct […]

Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise.  For those who have completed and assimilated the 108 Yang Long Form, this course works on refining the flow of the movements and explores related forms such as 24, 48 and sword.   Students are […]

Literally meaning ‘Life Energy Cultivation’, Qigong has its roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, Tai Chi and martial arts. A holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement, and breathing, Qigong is beneficial for health and balance. The cultivation of Chi (Qi) – the flow of energy – enables meditation through mindful movement of the body.   Students […]

Tai Chi provides core balance, harmony, and wellbeing. Although considered a martial art, Tai Chi is also meditative and an energising exercise.  On this course, tutor Devdan will introduce Yang Style Tai Chi concentrating on short forms; a series of continuous, flowing movements which are performed slowly and gracefully. The forms are learnt gradually, posture by […]

Enjoy developing and channelling your writing abilities. Writing forms covered include novels, plays, poems, short stories, and memoirs. Classes will cover many aspects of writing, such as getting started, shaping stories, creating characters, guidelines on getting published. With an emphasis on individual development, there will be reading and discussion of your work in a friendly […]

In this course we will explore the rich variety of themes and styles of such contrasting ground-breaking poets including T.S. Eliot, W.H. Auden, Dylan Thomas, Walt Whitman, Wilfred Owen and Thomas Hardy. We will explore the poetry’s depth of feeling and relation to world events, with some consideration of the musicality created by forms, such […]

One of the first artists to appreciate Welsh scenery was the Welsh-born eighteenth century painter, Richard Wilson. As The taste for wild and dramatic scenes grew, Wales became an essential destination for nineteenth century landscapists, including De Loutherbourg, Turner, Samuel Palmer, and the watercolourist David Cox.  It continued to inspire painters, including Graham Sutherland, into […]

This foundation course is for people with no or little knowledge of the Italian language and culture and will enable the participants to feel comfortable when exchanging basic personal information in informal conversations. You will also learn how to ask for directions, order food and drinks, book tickets and accommodation. Basic reading and writing will […]

For many, Keats is the very image of a poet. After a few short years of great striving and a huge outpouring of incomparable poetry, he died tragically young. There is a local link: in November 1817 he came to stay at the inn at Burford Bridge near Box Hill, Dorking, to finish his great […]

Do you want to practise your French by engaging in conversation with others? Join native speaker Julie, to practise and exchange with others on a wide range of topics. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you will strengthen and expand your knowledge of the French language. This course is aimed at those who are confident […]

 In this course, tutor Laura will teach you how to paint stunning flowers using acrylics, exploring basic techniques to master this painting method. With step-by-step guidance, you will create a unique artwork to take home.  Suitable for all abilities.  All materials provided. Please be aware that your artwork may still be drying at the end […]

Come along to our informal, community group, where you can learn and share crafting skills with likeminded people. Be part of a fun, friendly and supportive group. Please bring along any projects that you are working on, be it knitting, crochet, embroidery or needlepoint, felting, cross stitch or punch-needle! Alternate Fridays Contact: info@guildford-institute.org.uk