WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK IN SURREY
Twiddling your thumbs wondering what’s on this week in Surrey? Whether you want to learn something new or simply want ‘to do’, then we’ve got some hot picks for you to get your mitts into. Stay safe and support the arts and events industry!
POTTERY THROWING ON THE WHEEL / JANUARY 10 – MARCH 10 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Aimed at beginners, try your hand at pottery throwing on the wheel and create an abundance of personalised pieces for you, your home and your nearest and dearest. Find your inner artist and perhaps discover a penchant for pottery that you never knew existed. From simple bowls, colanders, cups, handles and pots, this five-week course will take you from novice to all-knowing (nearly). With expert guidance from resident potter Penny Eccles, spaces are limited, so reserve your space today.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
INTRODUCTION TO COMEDY / JANUARY 10 – FEBRUARY 14 / BELLERBY STUDIO, GUILDFORD
Think you’re funny? For those looking to develop their timing and delivery, sign up for this fantastic course at G Live and become the stand-up comic you always dreamed of. Master the tips and tricks you’ll need to leave your audience in stitches in this six-week programme. Led by specialist comedy practitioner Victoria Hogg, learn from those in the know in a fun and inclusive environment.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
QIGONG FOR HEALTH & BALANCE / JANUARY 10 – MARCH 28 / THE GUILDFORD INSTITUTE
Learn how to truly live and sign up for this 10-week course, whereby you’ll learn all about the ancient philosophy of Qigong. Literally meaning ‘life energy cultivation, Qigong has roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and philosophy and is a holistic system of coordinated body posture, movement and breathing. Cultivate your Chi this January and feel the force of balance and the flow of energy.
For more information, visit guildford-institute.org.uk
MALTINGS YOUNG CRAFTERS: 10 – 15 YEARS / MONDAYS / FARNHAM MALTINGS
Taking place weekly at 4 pm, young creatives should make their way to Farnham Maltings for the Young Crafters workshop. Explore and develop your artistic skills in a fun environment led by professional tutors and artists.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com
STORYTELLING FOR UNDER 5s / JANUARY 11 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Head for The Lightbox in Woking this month for a morning of stories, rhymes and fun for under 5s and their adult. Spaces are limited, and entry is on a first-come, first-served basis at reception from 10.30 am on the day. Admission is free, though a donation is welcome.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
JOHN BISHOP: RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW / JANUARY 11 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
The comical juggernaut that is John Bishop returns to G Live this January with his hotly anticipated brand-new stand-up show Right Here, Right Now. His eighth stand-up show to date, Bishop’s been a mainstay on TV screens with a range of successful entertainment shows, including the critically acclaimed ‘John Bishop: In Conversation With…’ which saw him chatting, one to one with some of the world’s biggest, household names.
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
ALAN CARR – REGIONAL TRINKET / JANUARY 12 & 13 / G LIVE, GUILDFORD
National Treasure turned Regional Trinket; Alan Carr comes to G Live in Guildford for not one but two dates. From the exhilarating high of his star-studded wedding day to the low of lockdown stuck on a farm, a lot has changed since Alan’s last tour four years ago, including Alan. Nowadays, it’s all about finding happiness and joy in the small things – why be a national treasure when you can be a Regional Trinket?!
For more information, visit glive.co.uk
LANTERNS ON THE LAKE / JANUARY 12 / THE BOILEROOM, GUILDFORD
Lamenting on life’s turbulent times of late, the magnificent Lanterns on The Lake arrive at The Boileroom in Guildford to provide an uplifting soundtrack to any January blues that may be lurking. Get a heavy dose of dreamy shoegaze pop and fill your ears.
For more information, visit the boileroom.net
OUR ART CLUB / JANUARY 12 / RIVERHOUSE BARN ARTS CENTRE, WALTON ON THAMES
Aimed at little ones aged 1 – 5, sign up to this six-week art club taking place late afternoon air the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre in Walton. Developing and building on the basic understanding that the arts are all around us, kids will work with various techniques, experimenting with different formats, creating a personal portfolio of work for each child and capturing an invaluable record of their creativity.
For more information, visit riverhousebarn.co.uk
JUNIOR SKI CLUB / SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS / SANDOWN SPORTS, ESHER
If you’ve got your sights set on hitting the slopes this year, then why not get into the groove and sign the kids up for Junior Ski Club at Sandown Sports in Esher. Open to children aged 7 – 14, clubs take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings and are open to all abilities and experience.
For more information, visit sandownsports.co.uk
KIDS CRAFTS: AIR BALLOON LANTERNS / JANUARY 15 / CRANLEIGH ARTS CENTRE
Suitable for children aged 3 – 6, make your way to the Cranleigh Arts Centre and go up, up and away for a morning, creating your own hot air balloon lantern. With sessions at 10 am, and 11.15 am, sign up today and reserve your space.
For more information, visit cranleighartscentre.org
WELLBEING TASTER DAY / JANUARY 15 / ZERO, GUILDFORD
Head for Guildford’s Zero and get a free introduction to several wellbeing sessions, including; mindfulness, forest bathing, ecopsychology, bodywork and more. Taking place from 10 am – 4 pm while you’re there, discover more about how Zero is working towards a cleaner, greener future for Guildford and beyond.
For more information, visit zerocarbonguildford.org
SURREY STORM VS SEVERN STARS / JANUARY 15 / SURREY SPORTS PARK, GUILDFORD
Get pumped and show your support for Surrey Storm as they gear up for the start of the Vitality Netball Superleague with a pre-season friendly against Severn Stars at Surrey Sports Park in Guildford. Can player-coach Mikki Austin and her team create the cohesion in the group that they need to be crowned champions? Get a glimpse of what’s to come this January.
For more information, visit surreystormnetball.co.uk
A NIGHT OF COMEDY WITH LOU SANDERS, STEVE BUGEJA & MORE / JANUARY 15 / YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE, GUILDFORD
If you’ve not laughed your socks enough this month, the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford has curated a line-up of some truly hilarious stand-up comics for you. Enjoy some proper January japes courtesy of funny folk; Lou Sanders, Steve Bugeja, Josh Weller, and Bella Hull.
For more information, visit yvonne-arnaud.co.uk
COLOUR IN SPACE / JANUARY 15 / THE LIGHTBOX, WOKING
Find your form and join artist Bethany Wright for an introduction to drawing one-point perspective and making architectural models to explore how colour and light affect three-dimensional space. Developed from our exhibition on Bridget Riley and her work with 3D installations, the workshop will question how colour distorts space to play with visual optics.
For more information, visit thelightbox.org.uk
QUILTERS FAIR / JANUARY 16 / FARNHAM MALTINGS
If you’ve recently discovered that you’re a dab hand with textiles, why not head to the excellent annual Quilters Fair held at Farnham Maltings. Enjoy a day indulging in fantastic fabrics from a curated selection of leading suppliers selling patchworks and more. Join like-minded enthusiasts and enjoy this mid-winter sew-cial celebrating cosy quilts.
For more information, visit farnhammaltings.com