The Ebb & Flow exhibition concludes with a procession from The George Gallery to the banks of the River Severn, followed by singing from the Bella Mamas Choir and a ceremony in which waters borrowed at the start of the exhibition are symbolically returned to the river. Admission free – all welcome.
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Justine Evans is an internationally known wildlife cinematographer whose career has spanned more than three decades. In this illustrated talk she looks back on encounters with creatures great and small and on her travels through some of the most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes on earth. For full details click on the event title above.
Don't miss one of the most keenly awaited events in the local arts calendar! With work by 46 local artists on display, this year's show is bigger and better than ever, including everything from painting, photography and print-making to glassware and needle-felting. The show runs from Tuesday 1 to Saturday 19 October and admission is free. Come along to browse, Christmas-shop, enjoy cake and coffee in the George Cafe and experience all the buzz and excitement of the vibrant local creative arts scene!
Discover all the pleasure and satisfaction of making your own delicious bread at home with this introductory course run by expert baker and teacher Dede Liss. Over two days you will learn all the basic skills of breadmaking, from mixing, kneading and shaping to final bake – and receive FREE support and advice from Dede after the course.
Megan Finn of Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust unveils an ambitious government-funded scheme to create a 60-mile corridor of woodland across Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
NB Space in our upstairs gallery is limited: if you plan to attend please book online. For full details click on the event title above.
Seven artists feature in this unique exhibition of drawings based on meditation. Visit The George Gallery to view their completed framed works and feel free to join the group as they continue to draw, meditate and create new works during the week. The exhibition is open from Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November, daily from 11.00am to 4.30pm. For further details please click on the event title above.
For the ultimate Halloween experience, look no further than our spooktastic Halloween Supper at The George. With a deliciously creepy three-course meal, lavishly lurid Halloween decorations and mind-bending close-up table magic from entertainer Carl John, we can promise you a Halloween night to remember. Unbeatable value at £15 per adult and £7.50 for children. All Welcome!
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Three artists each working in different media present a range of work inspired by, and reflecting, the beauty of the natural world.
From 2004-2011 County Archaeologist Jon Hoyle led a wide-ranging survey which shed a dramatically new light on the archaeology of the Forest of Dean. In this fascinating illustrated talk, he gives an overview of the project, outlining intriguing case studies and pointing to exciting future possibilities for unlocking the Forest’s secret histories. Admission FREE but please book in advance to be sure of a seat. For full details click on the event title above.
Master the art of sourdough breadmaking and discover all the health benefits of this traditional slow-fermented bread. Over the two-day course you will make at least three sourdough loaves to take home with you, and receive personal tuition from expert baker and teacher Dede Liss. Free individual follow-up support will also be available after the course ends.
Pressed and Pulled showcases original hand-made prints from members and tutors of Forest of Dean based print workshop; The Yard Print Studio.
The exhibition comprises work from fourteen printmakers working in a variety of disciplines including; Collagraph, Linocut, Screenprint, Drypoint, Cyanotype, Ecoprint, Lithography and Monoprint.
Exhibiting artists:
Annie Brennan | Angela Greaves | Barrie Dean | Carolyn Black | Danuta Foks | Eileen O’Haire | Esme Cowan | Jess Rayson | Lizzie Godden | Melanie Clarke | Nichola Goff | Niki Kent | Sharon Magill | Sue Bamford
Join us for the private view on Friday 22nd November 6 - 8pm. All welcome!
Spiriting us back to the early 1970s, Keith James brilliantly recreates the haunting music of singer-songwriters John Martyn and Nick Drake, with songs such as 'May You Never', 'River Man', 'Solid Air', 'Northern Sky', 'Bless the Weather' and 'Fruit Tree'.
Please note that this event will take place at the Armoury Hall, Dean Rd, Newnham GL14 1AB, NOT in our upstairs Gallery at The George as originally advertised.
