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SUMMARY:Summer Art Exhibition 2025
DESCRIPTION:A Celebration of Art\, Creativity & Community\n\n\n\nThis August\, immerse yourself in a captivating showcase of artistic talent at The Summer Art Exhibition 2025. Hosted at the historic St Mary’s Art Centre in Sandwich\, this three-day event will feature an inspiring collection of contemporary works\,celebrating perspective\, form\, and colour.Join us for an opportunity to experience diverse artwork\, meet the artists\, and engage with the thriving local creative community. Whether you’re an art enthusiast\, collector\, or simply looking for a unique weekend experience\, this exhibition is not to be missed. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n\n\n\nFree Entry – Enjoy the exhibition at no cost.\n\n\n\nParking Available – Convenient access for all visitors.\n\n\n\nAll-Day Refreshments – Relax and enjoy drinks and light snacks.\n\n\n\n Fully Accessible Venue – Welcoming to all guests.\n\n\n\n\nPlan Your Visit\n\n\n\nLocated in the heart of Sandwich\, St Mary’s Art Centre offers a stunning backdrop for this popular cultural event. With easy parking and on-site refreshments\, it’s the perfect spot to soak in the creative atmosphere.Don’t miss this exclusive summer art event – mark your calendars and bring friends and family along for a weekend of artistic inspiration. \n\n\n\nFor more information and updates\, follow us on social media. See you there!Curators: christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com | crystalevanscreates@gmail.comSocials: @the_arts_society_sandwich | The Arts Society Sandwich
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/summer-art-exhibition-2025/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Christine Ratcliffe":MAILTO:christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com
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SUMMARY:Ashley Gray - The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art - A Yorkshire textile renaissance-
DESCRIPTION:An epic tale of two extraordinary figures from the same valley in Yorkshire who were destined to change the world of fashion and design for all time. A story that takes us from the mills of Yorkshire  to the Cornwall coast. From Welwyn Garden City to Westminster. Art\, design\, textiles\, fashion\, politics\, publishing\, philosophy\, and the very genesis of modern art in Britain.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/ashley-gray-the-post-war-textile-visionaries-of-modern-art-a-yorkshire-textile-renaissance/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T190000
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SUMMARY:JMW Turner in Kent
DESCRIPTION:Cost: £7 for non members (Free to members of The Arts Society Sandwich and Sandwich Local History Society). Title: Turner and Constable – two intertwined lives. The Arts Society Sandwich in partnership with Sandwich Local History Society are delighted to offer this additional lecture on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of JMW Turner’s birth in 1775. Martin Heard\, an Independent Art Historian\, will discuss Turner’s works in comparison with his contemporary\, John Constable (born in 1776). What a wonderful prequel if you plan on visiting the Tate Britain exhibition later in the year.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/jmw-turner-in-kent/
LOCATION:The Delf Room\, Guildhall\, Sandwich
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T200000
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CREATED:20240706T184556Z
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SUMMARY:James Vaux - Viking Gods and Valkyries - the art of Norse Mythology
DESCRIPTION:When we walk into any gallery\, why do we see so many depictions of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses\, but not Viking ones? This lecture explores how Norse myths and legends have been portrayed in the decorative and fine arts over more than 1\,300 years and reveals quite how few depictions we have and how varied they can be.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/james-vaux-viking-gods-and-valkyries-the-art-of-norse-mythology/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250407T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20240706T184313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T200038Z
UID:4129-1744052400-1744056000@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Marie-Anne Mancio - The Only Blond in the World - Pauline BotyMarie
DESCRIPTION:British Pop artist Pauline Boty is finally the subject of monographs\, a biography and a forthcoming documentary film (Summer 2024). Known in her lifetime as a painter contemporary of Peter Blake\, Hockney\, Derek Boshier\, and others\, she starred in Ken Russell’s film ‘Pop Goes The Easel’ which profiled four emerging contemporary artists.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/marie-anne-mancio-the-only-blond-in-the-world-pauline-botymarie/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250303T190000
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CREATED:20240706T184142Z
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SUMMARY:Alice White - Ways to Look at Painting - an artist's perspective
DESCRIPTION:Alice provides a painter’s perspective on famous artworks from the 17th to the 21st centuries. Rembrandt and Turner are revealed as artistic risk-takers\, whose new combinations of glazes\, surfaces\, pigments and processes re-defined the language of painting.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/alice-white-ways-to-look-at-painting-an-artists-perspective/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Rachel Church - Courage Calls for Courage Everywhere - jewels in politics and history
DESCRIPTION:This lecture explores how jewels have played their part in politics and history.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/rachel-church-courage-calls-for-courage-everywhere-jewels-in-politics-and-history/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250106T190000
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SUMMARY:Adam Busiakiewicz - Women Making Music in Art
DESCRIPTION:Using paintings by the likes of Sofonisba Anguissola\, Artemisia Gentileschi\, Vermeer\, Watteau\, Joshua Reynolds and Thomas Lawrence\, this talk will chart the various meanings\, symbolism and iconography associated with women musicians.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/adam-busiakiewicz-women-making-music-in-art/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T190000
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CREATED:20231112T085847Z
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SUMMARY:Roger Mendham – Monopoly: A History
DESCRIPTION:Monopoly is one of the world’s most popular and enduring board games\, but how well do you really know it? Take a photographic journey around the Monopoly boards and expect some surprises.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/roger-mendham-monopoly-a-history/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241104T190000
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CREATED:20231112T085632Z
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SUMMARY:Simon Whitehouse – Oscar Wilde: the Importance of Being Oscar.
DESCRIPTION:In this lecture we look at Oscar’s great literary successes\, 5 smash hit plays in 3 years. Focusing on ‘The Importance of being Ernest’\, one of the funniest\, most performed and most frequently quoted plays in the English-speaking world.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/simon-whitehouse-oscar-wilde-the-importance-of-being-oscar/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241007T200000
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CREATED:20231112T085501Z
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UID:4002-1728327600-1728331200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Andrew Davies – Canaletto in England
DESCRIPTION:In May 1746 the great Venetian artist Canaletto moved to England. For the next 9 years he created nearly 150 works of art showing us Georgian England\, from the Lord Mayor’s show and the construction of Westminster Bridge to the Vauxhall pleasure gardens\, Eton College and Warwick Castle.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/andrew-davies-canaletto-in-england/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240902T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20231112T085004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T085652Z
UID:3999-1725303600-1725307200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:John Snelson – Puccini\, from Opera to Popular
DESCRIPTION:This lecture traces how Puccini’s music has spread from the opera house into digital culture. The sound of Puccini and what it conveys has also changed via high notes\, romance\, New York and penguins.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/john-snelson-puccini-from-opera-to-popular/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240802T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20240505T194124Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Exhibition 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for The Arts Society Sandwich’s much anticipated Summer Art Exhibition 2024. This fantastic show takes place between the 2nd and 4th of August at St Mary’s Art Centre on Strand Street\, Sandwich. Entry is free and we are open daily from 10am to 4pm. Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of art and creativity in Sandwich! Our talented members and friends\, many of whom are locally acclaimed and nationally celebrated artists\, will be showcasing their beautiful work again this year. As always there will be paintings in a variety of mediums and genres; photography\, a range of textiles\, ceramics and glass will all feature and almost all of these stunning works will be available for you to purchase. Enjoy a delightful day out with cafe refreshments available all day and convenient parking just opposite in the Gazen Salts car park (free on Sundays). We look forward to welcoming you to the show. An exclusive launch party and private viewing\, for Arts Society Sandwich members\, will take place on Friday 2nd August between 4 and 7pm. For more information\, please contact Christine Ratcliffe christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com or Crystal Evans\, crystalevanscreates@gmail.com Co-Curators of The Summer Art Exhibition 2024.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/summer-art-exhibition-2024/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240603T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240603T200000
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SUMMARY:Pauline Chakmakjan – The Delicate Townhouses of Makiya – Japanese Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Makiya is one of the examples of a traditional from Japanese architecture\, Machiya were\, and sometimes still are\, a combination of residence and business spaces for merchants of Kyoto. These buildings have certain charming characteristics and features unique to them.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/pauline-chakmakjan-the-delicate-townhouses-of-makiya-japanese-architecture/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240513T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20231014T074154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T055913Z
UID:3988-1715626800-1715630400@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lydia Bauman: Monet to Matisse
DESCRIPTION:The magnificent Royal Academy exhibition of 2016 opened the public’s eyes to the extent to which artists loved to cultivate their own gardens and how they were in turn inspired by them to create experimental work.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/lydia-bauman-monet-to-matise/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240408T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240408T200000
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CREATED:20231014T074011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T055848Z
UID:3986-1712602800-1712606400@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Matthew Wilson: Rubens - Tinker\, Tailor\, Artist\, Spy.
DESCRIPTION:Mathew lives in Hythe\, he is an author\, teacher and journalist. Few gallery-goers are aware that Rubens was not only the most influential artist of his period\, but also a high-ranking diplomat and informal spy!
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/denise-heywood-silk-in-south-east-asia/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240304T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20231014T073927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090516Z
UID:3984-1709578800-1709582400@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Brian Stater: World famous photos
DESCRIPTION:Iconic photographs are embedded in our collective memory\, from historic events to fabulous portraits and scenes of emotional joy. This talk analyses the power of these images.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/brian-stater-world-famous-photos/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240205T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20231014T073700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090433Z
UID:3981-1707159600-1707163200@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ian Keable: History of Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:This lecture tracks the early stages of cartoons and how\, through the works of Hogarth and James Gillray\, they gradually evolved. Copious illustrations abound from Tenniel\, Leech\, Searle\, Robinson\, and Giles.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/5th-february-2024-ian-keable-history-of-cartoons/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240108T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20231014T073556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090207Z
UID:3979-1704740400-1704744000@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tony Lidington: The Evolution of British Seaside Heroes.
DESCRIPTION:British seaside and how the entertainments there evolved. Pierrot troupes and concert parties were ubiquitous throughout the seaside resorts of Britain\, but what is a Pierrot troupe?
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/tony-lidington-the-evolution-of-british-seaside-heroes/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231204T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20220908T191411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231112T090019Z
UID:3511-1701716400-1701720000@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Leslie Primo: “The Three Magi”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will seek to unravel the myth and the iconography behind the proliferation of the story of the adoration of the magi\, from its Eastern and pagan roots to its current Christian interpretation\, and will examine the actual origins of the story and how much of a bearing does that story\, as we understand it\, have on the actual story written in the Bible.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/leslie-primo-the-three-magi/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20220908T190843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T164827Z
UID:3509-1699297200-1699300800@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Roger Mendham: “The Art of the Automobile”
DESCRIPTION:The earliest cars were purely functional and lacked even the most basic of passenger comforts\, such as doors and windscreens. This lecture covers some of the most beautiful cars ever built\, from the ‘horseless carriages’ to the supercars of the 21st century.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/roger-mendham-the-art-of-the-automobile/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231002T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20220908T190700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T164653Z
UID:3507-1696273200-1696276800@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Anne Sebba: “That Woman or the Duchess of Style: time to reassess Wallis Simpson”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture looks at why this Baltimore woman\, born in 1896\, was so demonised by the British establishment\, accused of being a spy\, prostitute or Nazi sympathiser\, yet how\, after she married the ex-King and became Duchess of Windsor\, she turned her exile and hatred into a platform from which to launch herself as one of the world’s best dressed women who entertained in the most elegant homes fit for a King. Is it time to reassess her?
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/anne-sebba-that-woman-or-the-duchess-of-style-time-to-reassess-wallis-simpson/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230904T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230904T200000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20220908T190359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T164432Z
UID:3505-1693854000-1693857600@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Grant Ford: “The Great Auction Houses”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture looks at the origins and development of London’s great auction houses\, studying the notable characters in their histories\, exploring the controversies and mapping their growth from small individual enterprises to monolithic international institutions.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/grant-ford-the-great-auction-houses/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230831T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20230404T195033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T162947Z
UID:3730-1693490400-1693497600@www.sandwichdfas.org.uk
SUMMARY:Visit: No Name Nursery
DESCRIPTION:On arrival we will enjoy bubbles/juice and cake before we begin to explore. Please note that this is a working nursery which is not normally open to the public so there is no seating area and a compostable loo! Parking is limited so shared cars will be arranged before our outing. There will be an exclusive opportunity to purchase plants while we are there. \n\n\n\nSteve Edney is well known to garden aficionados for his work in his former position as Head Gardener at The Salutation in Kent. He is currently engaged in an ambitious project creating a ‘dry garden’ in the precincts of Canterbury Cathedral. He serves on the RHS Herbaceous committee and won a Gold medal at Chelsea Flower Show in 2019. \n\n\n\nLou and Steve began work on this three-acre site during the first lockdown. It is the fruition of a long-held dream for which they had been saving over many years. The vision was for the site to be low maintenance with minimum watering and as sustainable as possible. It is off grid. \n\n\n\nNumbers will be strictly limited. Sign up and pay at our next lecture or email programme.sandwich@theartssociety.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Edney from No Name Nursery
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/visit-no-name-nursery/
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230730T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T234006
CREATED:20230409T165907Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Art Exhibition 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Arts Society Sandwich\, this year in collaboration with the Arts Society Dover\, Deal and Sandwich\, has hosted another truly impressive “Summer Exhibition” of members’ art works. The Deputy Mayor of Sandwich\, Clare Ungerson\, formally opened the event at St Mary’s Art Centre on Friday 28th July. Thirty members exhibited their works and 14 of our artists made sales. Our Arts Societies recouped 25% commission on these sales which\, along with donations and proceeds from our coffee and delicious cakes\, helped to cover the costs of the event. An impressive 444 people came to view the show over three days and many provided the 22 pages of positive feedback in our Guest Book: ‘I’ve been inspired’\, ‘lovely varied exhibition\, thoroughly enjoyed it’\, ‘this was my favourite exhibition I have ever been to’\, ‘a lovely treat to see local art and to buy something special to me’. Our enthusiastic stewards engaged with visitors\, talking about our two arts societies and what we offer. Over the weekend 10 new members joined the Arts Society and we received generous donations amounting to £70. We are very proud to have hosted our Summer Art Exhibition again this year and hope to make it a regular event in the Sandwich arts calendar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFollowing the success of the TASS Summer Art Exhibition 2022\, The Arts Society Sandwich and Dover\, Deal and Sandwich have joined forces in 2023. St Mary’s Arts Centre in Strand Street\, Sandwich will again host the event from Friday 28 July to Sunday 30 July and we are anticipating another spectacular show.  \n\n\n\nLast year the response from local residents and visitors was phenomenal and attracted many new members. With FREE entry from 10am until 4pm\, a warm welcome from stewards (and drinks and cake available) it promises to be another joyful event. All the pieces shown have been created by our members and invited guests. Whether it’s painting\, photography\, ceramics\, glass\, sculpture\, textiles or something else\, we want to celebrate the emerging and established talent within our societies. Some of the work will be for sale with a percentage of the proceeds going to support our Arts Societies. An ideal opportunity for you to pick up unique gifts and locally made works of art for your home. .  \n\n\n\nWhether you plan to be an exhibitor or visitor\, you will be very welcome. Please support this local joint initiative and share with your family and friends. You are sure to be inspired!  \n\n\n\nHow to get there: St Mary’s Arts Centre is on the corner of Strand Street and Church Street St Marys\, Sandwich. There is parking nearby at Gazen Salts Car Park (across the road) or at The Quay and it’s a short walk from the main bus stop outside the Guildhall and a slightly longer (but very pleasant) walk from Sandwich railway station. \n\n\n\nCrystal Evans\n\n\n\nTony Foster\n\n\n\nNicky Lambert\n\n\n\nCALL FOR ARTISTS\n\n\n\n If you are a member of TASS or TASDDS (or have come to our lectures as a guest) and want to exhibit your work in the 2023 exhibition please contact Christine Ratcliffe\, Christine.ratcliffe@outlook.com or telephone 07803238733\, as soon as possible and complete our booking form. \n\n\n\nLast year’s TASS Summer Art Exhibition at St Mary’s Arts Centre
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/tass-summer-art-exhibition-2023/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Annual Supper Evening 2023
DESCRIPTION:We had a very enjoyable summer supper for our members and their guests in July. This year we decided to change the venue to the beautiful St Mary’s Church (Arts Centre) in Sandwich. It proved to be a popular choice and we were able to take advantage of the size to easily accommodate everyone. We also decided to try a new caterer\, The Dining Club in Deal. They offered a wider choice of menus and dealt admirably with the limited kitchen facilities at St Mary’s\, as most of the preparations were done off site. We all really enjoyed a delicious supper. Our entertainment for the evening was the ever popular Bertie Pierce. Bertie has presented lectures to us on several occasions\, so we had an inkling of how he could amuse us…and he certainly did! Terrific magic before supper and wonderful tricks during the meal as he went around the tables. The event was a great success and we are looking forward to welcoming everyone next year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe have 86 photos of the Summer Supper\, if you have attended and would like the link\, please contact us at sandwich@theartssociety.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Annual Summer Supper Evening 2023 takes place on 14th July 2023. This year we will be heading to the historic and atmospheric St Mary’s Arts Centre for the evening\, pre-dinner drinks followed by a delicious buffet supper. Arts Society favourite\, Bertie Pierce* will delight and entertain us. This is a very social event and you are encouraged to invite non-members to join you. More details\, including the cost of tickets\, closer to the date. \n\n\n\n*Tony Liddington will now be booked to give a lecture in 2024
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/annual-supper-evening/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Arts Centre\, Strand Street\, Sandwich\, CT13 9HN
CATEGORIES:Annual Supper Evening,Events
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SUMMARY:John Benjamin: “Romancing the stone: a sparkling history of the Diamond”
DESCRIPTION:From the most basic table-cuts to the perfectly proportioned round brilliants of today\, this lecture traces how man has mastered the technique of cutting and polishing the hardest substance on earth\, including how diamonds are identified and assessed.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/john-benjamin-romancing-the-stone-a-sparkling-history-of-the-diamond/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Study Day: Tudor Royal Palaces
DESCRIPTION:To keep costs low please bring a packed lunch. We will provide coffee\, tea and juice through the day and cakes in the afternoon. (Including gluten free and lactose free options)Accredited Arts Society lecturer\, Dr Gillian White\, will join us for the day.Tudor palaces were extravagant\, symbolic\, elegant and powerful\, providing a useful propaganda tool for an upstart dynasty. They combined the tradition and continuity of the Gothic style with the up-to-date gloss of the Renaissance. This study day examines the architecture\, interiors and furnishings of buildings such as Hampton Court\, Whitehall\, Richmond and Nonsuch\, and reveals the exuberant surroundings of the Tudor court and the role played by the visual arts in creating the image of monarchy.To reserve a place: Sign up in person before our next lecture or email programme.sandwich@theartssociety.org
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/tudor-royal-palaces/
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Pepe Martinez: “Banksy: Fraud or Genius?”
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will trace the story of Banksy’s humble beginnings to one of the most recognisable names in the art world. It will examine the reasons behind his incredible rise\, looking at some of his famous stunts and discuss what his influence has been on the art market today and look at what his legacy\, if any\, might be.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/pepe-martinez-banksy-fraud-or-genius/
LOCATION:Guests are always welcome at our lectures. Just come along and pay £7 on the door. No reservation required.\, Guildhall\, Sandwich\, CT13 9AH
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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SUMMARY:Shauna Isaac: “Art of the steal: Nazi looting during WWII”
DESCRIPTION:The Nazis looted over 20% of Western Art during World War II\, confiscating art from Jewish families and emptying museums throughout Europe. This lecture will provide an overview of Nazi looting by setting the scene in Nazi Germany and discussing Hitler’s obsession with art.
URL:https://www.sandwichdfas.org.uk/tasevent/shauna-isaac-art-of-the-steal-nazi-looting-during-wwii/
LOCATION:Guildhall
CATEGORIES:Lectures
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