Schedule

East Surrey Textile Group is a friendly and enthusiastic group of stitchers (from beginners to very experienced) with a great programme of speakers and workshops for all things textile related.

They run a thriving group for young people between the ages of eight and sixteen, who meet on Saturdays about six times a year, getting involved with exciting craft and textile projects. For further information about the group, please visit the East Surrey Textile Group website.

We are delighted that the group will once again be holding two pop-in sessions at Reigate library on Saturday 21st June as part of Reigate Summer Festival. The children's taster session "Lucky Letters" will run from 10am-12pm, suitable for ages 7-11 and children must be accompanied by and adult.

Participants will learn how to stitch their initials on a cover for a notebook, with an emphasis on applique and simple embroidery.  

Spaces to attend the workshop are strictly limited. To book a slot please email kate.ferrier@surreycc.gov.uk at Reigate Library to avoid disappointment. Free entry but donations welcome.

Adam's Gallery will be exhibiting limited edition prints by David Hockney, an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, and considered to be one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Gallery owner Adam Green will be offering informative gallery tours over the festival weekend at 11am, 1pm and 3pm - aimed at those interested in delving below the surface of this well known artist. Booking details to follow.

The Hockney Exhibition opens at Adam's Gallery on 5th June.

Reigate College's Head of Art, Chantelle Shekyls will be running a Lino Print Workshop to encourage more people to take up this hugely rewarding print form, that can easily be continued from home, with just a little know-how and a few essential items!

Suitable for beginners and those who’ve done some lino printing before, aged 14 and above.

Produce six hand-printed cards to take home with you, using either your own design or one provided.

Cost: £25 per person (no concessions). Booking details to follow.

All materials will be provided, but it’s recommended participants bring an apron or old shirt with them.

East Surrey Textile Group is a friendly and enthusiastic group of stitchers (from beginners to very experienced) with a great programme of speakers and workshops for all things textile related. For further information about the group, please visit the East Surrey Textile Group website.

We are delighted that the group will once again be holding two pop-in sessions at Reigate library on Saturday 21st June as part of Reigate Summer Festival. The adult taster session will run from 2pm-4pm, focusing on textile embroidery, involving simple applique and embellishment with threads.

Spaces to attend the workshop are strictly limited, therefore advanced booking is advised. Please contact the library kate.ferrier@surreycc.gov.uk to book your place. Free entry but donations welcome.

Reigate College will be showcasing the exceptional talent of around 40 students' work as part of Surrey Artists' Open Studios.

Head to the main hall within Reigate Community Centre, down the corridor to the left of Reception. Entrance is free and all are welcome!

Limited edition prints of all artworks being exhibited will be available for sale.

Come and wind down with watercolours in this 90 minute painting workshop. Local artist Kiri from Kiri Jones ART, will guide you in creating an array of spring and summer flowers as pictures to take home!

No experience necessary, just a desire to have a go at water colour painting in a supportive space.

Suitable for 16yrs+. All materials will be provided, but it's recommended participants bring an apron or old shirt with them.

This workshop will take place in the downstairs Art Room at Somers Hall.

Cost £20 per person (no concessions). Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Booking details to follow.

Adam's Gallery will be exhibiting limited edition prints by David Hockney, an important contributor to the pop art movement of the 1960s, and considered to be one of the most influential British artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Gallery owner Adam Green will be offering informative gallery tours over the festival weekend at 11am, 1pm and 3pm - aimed at those interested in delving below the surface of this well known artist. Booking details to follow..

The Hockney Exhibition opens at Adam's Gallery on 5th June.

Enjoy a creative session of collage paper-making in this 90 minute art workshop. Have a go at making papers then use your materials to produce a picture to take home! Led by Jane Wardle, local artist, sculptor and creator of the Reigate Summer Festival Puppet!

No experience necessary, just a desire to have a go at this enjoyable art-form in a supportive space.

Suitable for 10+yrs. (Anyone under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult). All materials will be provided, but it's recommended participants bring an apron or old shirt with them.

The workshop will take place in the downstairs Art Room at Somers Hall.

Cost £15 per person (no concessions). Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

Booking details to follow.

The College will be showcasing the exceptional talent of around 40 students' work as part of Surrey Artists' Open Studios.

Head to the main hall of Reigate Community Centre, down the corridor to the left of Reception. Entrance is free and all are welcome!

Limited edition prints of all artworks being exhibited will be available for sale.