Group Category: Creative Arts & Crafts
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Art Appreciation 3
The group was formed in 2008 and has been following a time line of global artists and art movements. We are currently looking at 20th century art but nothing is set in stone! If someone has a burning desire to present something different that is fine. Where we meet: We meet in members’ houses where individuals are… Read more
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Card Making
This is a small group who enjoy making various types of greeting cards using techniques such as die cutting and stamping. We meet on the last Thursday of each month, at present in 2 groups from 10-12am and from 2-4pm at one of our members house, and make several cards following a chosen theme each… Read more
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Creative Embroidery
The class is held on the first Monday of the month from 10.00 am to 12 noon. I am only able to sit 6 people for teaching purposes round the dining room table so if the class is full and you are interested, your name will be placed on the waiting list and you will… Read more
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Flower Arranging
We are a small self-help group of enthusiastic Flower arrangers, very keen to improve our skills. Most months we have a volunteer tutor but sometimes we manage to persuade friends or group members to give us a demonstration. We cover all aspects of flower arranging. A few of our members are beginners and whether we… Read more
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Historical Dressmaking
2024 Jane Austen Picnic on Box Hill. Photo courtesy Leatherhead Museum and Steve Stuart The Historical Dressmaking group welcomes anyone interested in creating and learning more about historical fashion. From making your own dresses, jackets, bonnets or just adapting modern clothing to fit historical… Read more
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Painting Workshop
The Painting Group meet in the Harrison Room at the Barn Hall from 09.00 to 12.00hrs. on Monday mornings from mid- September to end May (excluding Christmas and Easter breaks). A small group of stalwarts continue during June and July. Current active membership is 28 but a few further members could be accommodated up to… Read more
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Photography
The photography group aims to help members to a better understanding of photography in general and digital in particular and how to get the best from a digital camera so that an improvement can be achieved in the photographs that are taken. Demonstrations and practical help will also be made to show how to improve… Read more
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Theatre Interest
This group is for members who are interested in trips to local theatres which could include Chichester, Guildford, Richmond, Wimbledon and Woking. Travel is by coach from Bookham Village for matinee performances. London theatres tend to be avoided because of the high cost and excessive travelling time. In 2025 there were two theatre visits. The… Read more