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5 August - 15 November 2020
The natural world as seen through the eyes of Eric Ravilious, John Nash, John Piper and other artists. Since its publication over 200 years ago Gilbert Whites The Natural History and Antiquities of Selborne has inspired generations of naturalists, writers and artists. . . .
5 August - 1 November 2020
A peer of Eric Ravilious and Edward Burra, Barnett Freedman was one of Britains most sought-after commercial designers in the mid-20th century. . . .
5 August - 1 November 2020
For a brief period during the 1920s, some of the most celebrated 20th century British artists including Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden and Enid Marx studied together at the Royal College of Art. Despite their different backgrounds and personalities, these artists forever altered the face of design in modern Britain. . . .
5 August - 29 November 2020
Curator and collector Muriel Wilson helped to introduce British art to the world during the 20th century. Discover works from her collection by artists such as Peter Blake, David Hockney and Eduardo Paolozzi, left to the Gallery upon her death. . . .
8 September - 17 November 2020, 19:00 - 21:30
The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Rd, Birdham, PO20 7QN
Everything you need to know about pointed nib lettering. This comprehensive course allows you to learn everything from the basics to styling your calligraphy. Learn to handle a nib so that you can create elegant lettering every time! Each student will receive one of our Practice Pads , a wooden. . .
22 September - 20 October 2020, 14:00 - 16:00
online
An online course with WEA Tutor George Cromack. A five session online course on Tuesdays, using WEA Canvas and Zoom. Course ref. C3745820. £32 (fees may be waived under certain circumstances). We explore a selection of work from directors whose work may be considered as distinct and immediately recognisable –. . .
2 October 2020, 19:30 - 20:30
The Moon is our nearest neighbour, and September is the month of the Harvest Moon. Even with the naked eye, you can see bright regions and darker patches on the Moon. Use binoculars or a telescope and you will see a tremendous amount of detail. The large, dark plains are. . .
4 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
This autumn Mars will be a prominent object in the south-eastern night sky, its bright orangey-red disk an easy object some way below the fainter stars of Pisces, the Fishes. Mars will be at its closest to Earth on 6th October at a distance of 38. 5 million mile –. . .
5 October - 23 November 2020, 10:30 - 12:30
Online using WEA Canvas/Zoom
A 7 session online course on Mondays using WEA Canvas/Zoom programmes. NB Half term break on 26 Oct. Course ref C3745701. Artists have used colour to communicate information for thousands of years. Colour can create a mood, establish harmony, or encode information about wealth, status and wellbeing. This course will. . .
9 October 2020, 10:00 - 16:00
The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Rd, Birdham, PO20 7QN
Theres something incredibly luxurious about spending a whole day doing something relaxing and enjoyable, thats just for you. Our Full Day Brush Workshop gives you a real in-depth look at how to create modern brush calligraphy, and gives you the perfect foundation to begin your brush lettering journey. Being all. . .
9 October 2020, 19:30 - 20:30
As the nights grow longer, magnificently-ringed planet Saturn moves into the sunset glow, with not far behind to the south-west. Giant gas planet Jupiter makes spectacular, viewing, rising steadily throughout Autumn in the pre-dawn eastern skies. Come to the Planetarium for a guided tour of some of the celestial wonders. . .
11 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
Journey north to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle and watch electrified particles from the Sun spiralling down into the upper atmosphere, where they generate the wonderful colours of the Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of. . .
15 October 2020, 18:30 - 19:30
In the depths of the Mexican jungle lies what looks like the remains of a lost civilisation, with arches and stairways towering over waterfalls and pools. However, these were only built in the last century by a rich English eccentric and Surrealist, Edward James. This colourful lecture tells the story. . .
16 October 2020, 19:30 - 20:30
Journey north to the frozen wastes of the Arctic Circle and watch electrified particles from the Sun spiralling down into the upper atmosphere, where they generate the wonderful colours of the Aurora Borealis or ‘Northern Lights’. Come to the Planetarium to understand how eruptions on the Sun cause displays of. . .
17 October 2020, 10:30 - 12:30
online
Online 2-hour seminar (ref C3745720) using WEA Canvas/Zoom programmes. This seminar examines the end of WW1 from a German perspective. By analysing some key factors the collapse of the home front, revolution in German cities, the abdication of the Kaiser, crisis within the military, and botched diplomacy with America –. . .
18 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
Jupiter is the largest planet in the Solar System. It is a world of raging storms and multilevel clouds of various colours. It has a radius almost 11 times that of Earth and has about 80 moons. Saturn is about nine times Earth’s radius also with about 80 moons and. . .
19 October - 6 November 2020
We have linked up with the very talented Laura Prudence Calligraphy who has designed a pumpkin with a message about the charity. We hope this will inspire others to entry our Free competition to win a £50 Sainsbury’s voucher. To enter;. Draw or carve a design on a pumpkin of. . .
21 October 2020, 19:00 - 21:30
The Old Poorhouse, Alandale Rd, Birdham, PO20 7QN
Come and join The Modern Calligraphy Co. and learn how to create beautiful lettering in this relaxed and informal class. Modern calligraphy is about lettering that is dynamic and has energy, so rather than worrying about getting every letter identical, you can relax and have fun with it. Creating your. . .
Join Southend Barns for a culinary step back in time and enjoy a nostalgic evening featuring your favourite food, music and style from the 80s. The fabulous four-course menu has been carefully curated by Executive Chef, Dan Clarke, and features iconic dishes from some of his own food heroes of. . .
The new creative dining experiences at Southend Barns take you beyond the usual restaurant format. Set in the majestic surroundings of the Threshing Barn, enjoy a luxury three-course roast with all the traditional trimmings, using plenty of locally sourced and home-grown produce. Available every Sunday with two sittings. £45 per. . .
26 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
Recent advances in technology have enabled astronomers to discover new planets in orbit around stars beyond our Sun: so-called extrasolar planets , or ‘exoplanets’: for short. Many of the new planets found to date are giant planets like Jupiter and Saturn in our own Solar System. But astronomers are now. . .
27 October 2020, 13:30 - 14:30
Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. . From hot little Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earth strong and red Mars we head for the outer planets. . . . .
27 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
Come to the Planetarium for a flight of fancy to explore our planetary neighbours. From hot little Mercury, closest planet to the Sun, past cloud-covered Venus, beautiful blue Earth strong and red Mars we head for the outer planets. . . .
28 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
As the nights grow longer, magnificently-ringed planet Saturn moves into the sunset glow, with not far behind to the south-west. Giant gas planet Jupiter makes spectacular, viewing, rising steadily throughout Autumn in the pre-dawn eastern skies. . . .
29 October - 7 November 2020
In a damaged world, four characters search for the light. Angry, funny, defiant, kind and cruel, Crave is a deeply personal meditation on the meaning of love. Pulsing with loss and longing, its resonance will be doubly powerful as we begin to reconnect our lives after the loneliness and seclusion. . .
30 October 2020, 15:30 - 16:30
This show will feature brand new Full Dome Immersive Video sequences and breathtaking images. The Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin touched down on the lunar surface in their lunar module ‘Eagle’ on July 20, 1969. They were the first of only 12 people to stand on the. . .
31 October - 1 November 2020
At Home!
At this time of year we would usually be preparing for our Big Sleep Out in the grounds of Chichester Cathedral. However, undeterred by COVID -19 regulations, we decided to invite as many people as we can to change where they sleep for just one night to raise funds and. . .
31 October 2020
The Studio, Oakwood House, Bognor Regis, PO21 2TJ
Each Saturday my studio is open for workshops. Come and create, either with a friend or by yourself. I will teach you the basics of glass fusing and you will make something beautiful! Sessions are 10. 00-12. 30 or 14. 00-16. 30 – see website £20 per person (plus glass. . .
