Farnham Maltings Summer 2023 Season Brochure

May

box office

Tickets can be booked online at farnhammaltings.com by calling 01252 745444 or in person at the box office

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm and Sat 9am–4pm

farnham maltings

Bridge Square Farnham

Surrey GU9 7QR

The Maltings is in the centre of Farnham, a five–minute walk from Farnham station, which offers direct trains to and from London Waterloo, Guildford and Alton.

Sat nav: Red Lion Lane, GU9 7QR.

We have a pay and display car park on site with four bays for Blue Badge holders.

admin fee

A £1.50 fee will be applied to all transactions online and via the box office (regardless of how many tickets are booked).

riverside café bar

Mon–Sat 9am–4pm (kitchen open 11.30am–2.30pm, Tue–Sat) access

We are committed to welcoming everyone to our vibrant building. We aim to do so in the following ways:

· access via lifts and stairs

· accessible toilets

· f ree parking for Blue Badge Holders

· relaxed performances and screenings

· tickets for carers/personal assistants

· welcome Registered Assistance Dogs

· online visual story

· Hearing Induction Loop and captioned films

· dementia–friendly activities

· family–friendly events

· f riendly and welcoming staff

Find out more from our box office: farnhammaltings.com/access

maltings stores

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat 9am–4pm

Whilst we have done our utmost to ensure the accuracy of this brochure at the time of print, please be aware that alterations to programming may occur.

It is a huge privilege to be appointed as the new CEO of Farnham Maltings. As a local resident, I have thoroughly enjoyed my visits to the markets, films, theatre, craft activities, comedy, live music and family events, experiencing first-hand the vital role the organisation plays in bringing high-quality arts and culture to everyone in our town and beyond.

This summer is no exception. The theatre selection alone is enticing – we’ve got a promenade performance of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women; Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors at Farnham Cricket Club and aerial acrobatics with The Guy in the Luggage Rack. Building on Farnham’s status as a World Craft Town, craft makers and visual artists can look forward to our first creatives’ network day; a great opportunity to connect with peers, attend workshops and meet industry partners.

I am also delighted to share the news that the Museum of Farnham has successfully received £734,325 from the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) to help us restore the front façade of the building and realise a longer-term ambition of recognising Wilmer House as part of our collection to be shared, explored and preserved for future generations.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Peter Glanville CEO

The Royal Opera House: The Marriage of Figaro SCREENIN G

Tue 02 May 6.45pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

With more twists than a page boy’s stockings, the story of Mozart’s comic opera will surprise and delight you at every turn. Antonio Pappano conducts a truly international cast in David McVicar’s timeless production. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

film maltings: All Quiet on the Western Front FIL M

Wed 03 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

When 17-year-old Paul joins the Western Front in World War I, his initial excitement is soon shattered by the grim reality of life in the trenches. Winner of Best Picture at the 2023 BAFTAs. Spoken in German with English subtitles. Cert. 15.

NT Live: GOOD SCREENIN G

Thu 04 May 2pm [subtitled] & 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

David Tennant makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays. Cert. 15.

Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me COME DY

Fri 05 May 8pm · £20

After 21 years and 224 days, Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. For ages 14+.

maltings monthly market

Sat 06 May 9am-4pm · £1 (members and under 15s free)

On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage items to classic vinyl. Over 150 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere.

box office: 01252 745444

Stand-Up Comedy Club

Wed 10 May 8.30pm · £12

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment in our Cellar Bar. For ages 16+.

Edinburgh Preview: Sara Barron & Pierre Novellie COME DY

Fri 12 May 8pm · £12

Since her 2018 debut at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sara starred on shows including Live at the Apollo and Would I Lie to You? Pierre recently released his debut filmed special and supported Frank Skinner on tour. For ages 16+.

Vintage Fashion Fair

Sat 13 May 10am-4pm · £3 (under 16s free)

Browse and buy from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, accessories and textiles dating from the 1900s to 1990s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of designer labels, to suit all tastes and budgets.

Eurovision – Grand Final Live SCREENIN G

Sat 13 May 7.30pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

For the first time, the BBC’s Eurovision grand final show will be broadcast live into cinemas across the UK. Come together and share in the incredible experience of celebrating the biggest music party of the year on the big screen! Cert. 12A.

Kids’ Symphonic Sundays

Sundays 14 May & 11 June 10am · £8

Bring your family to hear professional musicians give a monthly introduction to the instruments of the orchestra. Educational musical fun for the pre-school and primary aged kids (and their grown-ups!).

book online: farnhammaltings.com

become a farnham maltings member

£26 per year, benefits include:

· discounted film and theatre tickets

· priority booking

· 10% discount in Riverside Café and maltings stores

image : victoria melody , photo by liquid photo

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club

Thu 18 May 11.30am · £12

The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers.

NT Live: Best of Enemies

Thu 18 May 2pm [subtitled] & 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.

creatives’ network day

Fri 19 May 10am-4pm · free

This exciting new event is aimed at supporting our local community of craft makers and visual artists. Makers will gain peer-to-peer learning through networking, participating in skills-based workshops, attending expert-led talks and meeting industry partners.

Godot is a Woman by Silent Faces

Fri 19 May 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members)

A whip-smart interrogation of gender, authorial copyright and the cultural significance of Madonna’s 1989 album, Like a Prayer. Silent Faces return with their trademark style of playful, political, physical theatre. For ages 14+.

Lancaster + Q&A with David Fairhead

Sat 20 May 7pm · £10 (£9 conc., £7 under 15s, £6 members)

The story of the iconic WW2 bomber told through the words of the last surviving crew members, re-mastered archive material and extraordinary aerial footage of the RAF’s last airworthy Lancaster. Includes Q&A with director David Fairhead. Cert. PG.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Phil King

Sat 20 May 8pm · £15

As a singer-songwriter Phil King has the whole trinity: a beautiful, soulful singing voice; deft skills at playing the guitar and the capacity to write elegantly worded and powerful songs.

Met Opera: Don Giovanni SCREENIN G

Tue 23 May 2pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

Tony Award–winning director Ivo van Hove makes his major Met debut with a new take on Mozart’s tragicomedy, re-setting the familiar tale of deceit and damnation. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

film maltings: Everything Everywhere All at Once FIL M

Wed 24 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

A hilarious and big-hearted sci-fi action adventure about an exhausted Chinese American woman who just can’t seem to finish her taxes. Winner of Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars. Cert. 15.

Griff Rhys Jones: The Cat’s Pyjamas COME DY

Fri 26 May 8pm · £24

Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories. No theme and always varied. He takes questions from the audience and lets rip as his associations wander. For ages 14+.

The Royal Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty SCREENIN G

Sat 27 May 2pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

Be swept away by Tchaikovsky’s ravishing music and Oliver Messel’s sumptuous

fairy-tale designs with this true gem from the classical ballet repertory.

box office: 01252 745444

Bossy by Zoo Co Theatre

Tue 30 May 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

Beth is confident, clever and wants to become the world’s best leader…but people keep calling her bossy. Award-winning Zoo Co presents this brand-new show performed in BSL and English. For ages 7-11 years and their families.

Exhibition on Screen: Tokyo Stories SCREENIN G

Tue 30 May 2.30pm [subtitled] & 7.30pm · £15

Based on a 5-star exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art. A thrilling encounter with one of the world’s great art capitals. Telling the stories of the artists and people who have made Tokyo famous.

film maltings: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On FIL M

Wed 31 May 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members)

Soulful, whimsical and intricately crafted, this is the feature adaptation of Dean Fleischer Camp and Jenny Slate’s popular series of short films and New York Times-bestselling books and marks the big screen debut of the internet’s most beloved mollusc. Cert. PG.

Alfie’s First Fight by Oliver Sykes FA MI LY

Thu 01 June 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

Featuring boxing action, surprising plot twists, compelling characters and an inspiring boy-hero, Alfie’s First Fight is a funny and heart-warming show guaranteed to pack a punch. For ages 5+ and their families.

Edinburgh Preview: Aaron Simmonds & Joshua Robertson COME DY

Fri 02 June 8pm · £12

Aaron has been doing stand-up comedy (without standing up) for 8 years now, and it’s time for that to change! Exploring alternative lifestyles with light-hearted jokes, Joshua deals with the ups and downs of fatherhood and family life. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

thread… a festival of textiles

Sat 10 June 9.30am–5pm

£8 in advance, £10 on the door (under 18s free)

Join us at our celebration of textiles for a fun, sociable day out!

• browse the curated marketplace of haberdashery and fabrics

• buy supplies for your next project, whether you are a beginner or advanced sewist

• pick up tips to make your first creation, upcycle a much-loved piece or challenge yourself by embracing new techniques

• take inspiration from expert guest speakers delivering talks and an exciting programme of bookable workshops (see page 36)

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maltings monthly market

Sat 03 June 9am-4pm · £1 (members and under 15s free)

On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage items to classic vinyl. Over 150 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere.

Ahoy! presented by Farnham & Bourne Choral Society MUSI C

Sun 04 June 6pm · £17 (£5 under 16s)

‘Ahoy! Sing for the Mary Rose’ (2013) commemorates the opening of The Mary Rose Museum, Portsmouth. L’Estrange performed by Farnham Junior Youth Choir reinvents folk tunes alongside original music. Quintet includes accordion, violin, piano, drums, bass.

Met Opera: Die Zauberflöte

Tue 06 June 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

SCREENIN G

One of opera’s most beloved works receives its first new Met staging in 19 years – a daring vision by renowned English director Simon McBurney. “The best production I’ve ever witnessed of Mozart’s opera” (The Wall Street Journal). Sung in German with English subtitles.

film maltings: The Whale FIL M

Wed 07 June 11am, 3pm & 8pm [subtitled] · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

The story of a reclusive English teacher who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter. Starring Brendan Fraser, winner of Best Actor at the 2023 Oscars. Cert. 15.

thread… a festival of textiles

Sat 10 June 9.30am-5pm · £8 in advance, £10 on the door (under 18s free)

FESTIVAL

Browse the curated marketplace of haberdashery and fabrics. Buy supplies for your next project whether you are a beginner or advanced sewist. Take further inspiration from our programme of expert guest speakers. See page 11.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

The Royal Opera House: Il Trovatore SCREENIN

Tue 13 June 7.15pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

Adele Thomas’s energetic staging sets Verdi’s tale in a Hieronymus Bosch-inspired universe of medieval superstition. Antonio Pappano conducts Verdi’s dramatic score featuring the famous ‘Anvil’ chorus. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

film maltings: What’s Love Got to Do with It? FIL M

Wed 14 June 11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) An award-winning filmmaker documents her best friend’s journey into an assisted marriage in line with his family’s Pakistani heritage. In the process, she challenges her own attitude towards relationships. Starring Lily James and Emma Thompson. Cert. 12A.

Stand-Up Comedy Club COME DY

Wed 14 June 8.30pm · £12

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment in our Cellar Bar. For ages 16+.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club COME DY

Thu 15 June 11.30am · £12

The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers.

Bowjangles: Dracula in Space MUSI C

Fri 16 June 8pm · £15

Forget everything you think you know about string quartets. Bowjangles is an irreverent, anarchic group of genre spanners, bringing music, theatre and comedy together in a way you’ve never seen before! For ages 9+.

box office: 01252 745444

Little Women by Key Players TH EATR E

Sat 17 & Sun 18 June 2.30pm & 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members)

An immersive, promenade adaptation of the timeless classic from Key Players. You will move around various spaces in the Maltings with us. A production to make your heart sing! For ages 8+.

film maltings: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry FIL M

Wed 21 June 11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members) Harold lives a life without purpose until he learns an old friend is dying and walks across England to keep her alive. Based on the 2012 Sunday Times bestseller of the same name.

Starring Jim Broadbent and Penelope Wilton. Cert. PG.

NT Live Encore: Fleabag SCREENIN G

Thu 22 June 2pm [subtitled] & 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

The hilarious, award-winning play that inspired the BBC hit TV series, Fleabag, was filmed live on stage in London’s West End in 2019 and is back on the big screen. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Cert. 15.

Merry Wives of Windsor: Adapted by Bloomin’ Arts Theatre Company TH EATR E

Fri 23 June 7pm · £8

Driven by the voice of disabled adults, Bloomin’ Arts Theatre Company are proud to present this witty, fun and colourful Shakespearean comedy which encompasses the old and modern that everyone will enjoy. For ages 8+.

Edinburgh Preview: Josh Weller & Chloe Petts COME DY

Fri 23 June 8pm · £12

Josh is a failed musician turned comedian, content creator, comic book author and podcast host. Chloe’s “inexhaustibly funny mind” has established her as one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Vintage Fashion Fair

Sat 24 June 10am-4pm · £3 (under 16s free)

Browse and buy from the many stalls of beautiful vintage clothing, accessories and textiles dating from the 1900s to 1990s. The fair offers wearable vintage at affordable prices and a selection of designer labels, to suit all tastes and budgets.

film maltings: Close FIL M

Wed 28 June 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members)

An intense friendship between two thirteen-year-old boys, Leo and Remi, suddenly gets disrupted. The pressures of early adolescence challenge their bond with unexpected and far-reaching consequences. Spoken in Dutch with English subtitles. Cert. 12A.

Murder, She Didn’t Write by Degrees of Error

Fri 30 June 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members)

You become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as Degrees of Error creates an original and hilarious murder mystery based entirely on audience suggestions. Will you guess whodunnit? For ages 14+.

maltings monthly market

Sat 01 July 9am-4pm · £1 (members and under 15s free)

On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage items to classic vinyl. Over 150 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere.

film maltings: Air FIL M

Wed 05 July 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

From award-winning director Ben Affleck. Air follows the history of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon), and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball: Michael Jordan. Cert. 15.

box office: 01252 745444

Football Freddie by Fidget Theatre

Sat 08 July 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

A magical new show telling the story of Freddie Farren, a little girl who loves football but is too nervous about joining a game in her local park. For ages 3-7 and their families.

film maltings: Enys Men FIL M

Wed 12 July 11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

Set in 1973 on an uninhabited island off the Cornish coast, a wildlife volunteer’s daily observations of a rare flower turn into a metaphysical journey that forces her as well as the viewer to question what is real and what is nightmare. Cert. 15.

Stand-Up Comedy Club COME DY

Wed 12 July 8.30pm · £12

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment in our Cellar Bar. For ages 16+.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club COME DY

Thu 13 July 11.30am · £12

The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers.

Edinburgh Preview COME DY

Fri 14 July 8pm · £12

Join us for a hilarious evening with two of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit. Get an exciting preview of their shows before they’re taken to Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Line-up to be announced. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

film maltings: My Sailor, My Love FIL M

Wed 19 July 11am, 3pm [subtitled] & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members)

A retired sea captain and his daughter must reassess their strained relationship after he begins a new romance with a widowed housekeeper. Cert. 12A.

Thu 20 July 2pm [subtitled] & 7pm · £15 (£12 under 18s)

Live screening from the National Theatre Live programme of broadcasts from London theatres. Title to be announced.

Si Cranstoun: Twistin’ The Night Away

Fri 21 July 8pm · £23

MUSI C

Prepare to party when the ‘Vintage King’ Si Cranstoun and his band make a welcome return with their blend of rock ‘n’ roll, ska and rocking rhythm & blues.

film maltings: God’s Creatures FIL M

Wed 26 July 11am, 3pm & 8pm [subtitled] · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

In a windswept fishing village, a mother (Emily Watson) is torn between protecting her beloved son (Paul Mescal) and her own sense of morality. A devastating lie rips apart their family and close-knit community in this emotional epic. Cert. 15.

The Comedy of Errors by The Pantaloons

Fri 28 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members, £8 under 18s)

TH EATR E

Cartoonish capers in Shakespeare’s funniest farce! Silly slapstick, abundant anachronisms and memorable music nestled amongst Shakespeare’s poignant poetry. This event will be held at Farnham Cricket Club. All ages welcome.

box office: 01252 745444

Street

Fri 28 July 5pm · £6 incl. free drink on arrival (£3 12-18 years, under 12s free)

The food trucks are back and serving mouth-watering street food. Together with a pop-up bar and live music from Soundation, we have all the elements for a fun festival atmosphere.

The Munch Mission by Brave Bold Drama

Sun 30 July 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

Join Agents Kahlo and Dali of the Company of International Artists to solve a sneaky art heist. Chase leads, decipher clues and interview suspects to retrieve the missing artwork! For ages 6+ and their families.

film maltings: Chevalier (subject to confirmation) FIL M

Wed 02 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members)

Inspired by the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rose to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer. Cert. TBC.

maltings monthly market

Sat 05 August 9am-4pm · £1 (members and under 15s free)

On the first Saturday of the month, you can find everything from artisan bread to local designers, chic vintage items to classic vinyl. Over 150 stalls in a buzzing atmosphere.

Stand-Up Comedy Club

Wed 09 August 8.30pm · £12

Farnham Maltings and Off the Kerb Productions present their popular Stand-Up Comedy Club, your chance to catch up-and-coming comedy talent in a club environment in our Cellar Bar. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Shylock by Gareth Armstrong

Fri 11 August 7.30pm · £15 (£12 members)

Shylock. A villain or a victim? Gareth Armstrong’s award-winning show explores the world of Shylock and his people, celebrating Shakespeare’s language in this dazzling, moving, often hilarious play. For ages 15+.

Jewellery Buying Event

Sat 12 August 9am-5pm · free

Have you got any inherited or unwanted jewellery? Have you thought about selling it or having it redesigned? You can discuss your ideas with Rowlandson’s Jewellers. We also buy gold and silver coins.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by The Pantaloons FA MI LY

Wed 16 August 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

Follow the critically acclaimed Pantaloons down the rabbit hole for their hilarious take on Lewis Carroll’s novel. A delightfully anarchic show with live music and audience interaction. This event will be held at Farnham Cricket Club. All ages welcome.

Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Club COME DY

Thu 17 August 11.30am · £12

The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Featuring the funniest comedy stars from the circuit, performing their usual adult material, which is why there is a 15-month age limit for little laughers.

film maltings: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny FIL M

Fri 18 August 11am, 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £5 under 15s, £4 members)

Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth instalment of the iconic franchise. Starring alongside Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Mads Mikkelsen. Subject to confirmation. Cert. TBC.

box office: 01252 745444

The Spooky Men’s Chorale

Tue 22 August 7.30pm · £25

A judicious combination of Georgian table songs, pindrop beautiful ballads, highly inappropriate covers, and a swag of original songs which seek to both celebrate the ‘boof’ and mock it.

film maltings: Rye Lane FIL M

Wed 23 August 11am [subtitled], 3pm & 8pm · £7 (£6 conc., £4 members)

From breakout director Raine Allen-Miller comes a romantic comedy that follows Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other potentially restore their faith in romance. Cert. 15.

Loki, Lord of Mischief by Wild Geese Theatre

Thu 24 August 11.30am & 2.30pm · £8, family discount available

FA MI LY

Join Loki, Son of Asgard, Lord of Mischief, as he tries to change his stars and prove that he’s more than his mischief. What’s the worst that can happen? For ages 5-11 and their families.

Street

Fri 25 August 5pm · £6 incl. free drink on arrival (£3 12-18 years, under 12s free)

The food trucks are back and serving mouth-watering street food. Together with a pop-up bar and live music from 21st Century Riot, we have all the elements for a fun festival atmosphere.

The Guy in the Luggage Rack by She Said Jump

Wed 30 August 3pm & 6pm · £15 (£12 members, £8 under 18s)

TH EATR E

The Guy in the Luggage Rack is an aerial comedy about grief, memory and relationships. Combining physical comedy with striking aerial acrobatics and an original, constantly moving aerial set. For ages 8+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

the guy in the luggage rack by she said jump , wed 30 august 2023 photo : ida hollis

Young people

Classes, workshops and projects for children and young people. See website for further details.

Maltings Young Crafters

Mon 17 April – Mon 10 July (no session 01, 08 & 29 May) 4pm-5.30pm · £110 for 10 weeks

A fun, weekly group for 10-15-year-olds who want to explore and develop their artistic skills. Themed projects are led by professional tutor and artist, Ruth Wheeler. No experience necessary.

Demeric School of Dance

Mon 17 April for 10 weeks, various times/prices (free trial class)

Ballet, tap, modern, Acro, contemporary and street dance classes for children aged 2+ up to advanced student level. For those with a serious interest in dance as a career or just for fun and exercise. Find out more: demericdance.co.uk

Farnham Youth Dance Company

Mondays (term-time only) 24 April – 17 July 5pm-6.30pm · £8 per session paying weekly, or £6 per session paying termly

An open, inclusive and supportive community of young people aged 12–18. Classes focus on developing core dance skills, creative exploration and choreography. The group performs at Stopgap Dance Company’s Winter Platform and at other local events.

Thrive Youth Dance Company

Tuesdays (term-time only) 25 April – 11 July 5pm-6.30pm · free

The company provides a nurturing learning environment for vulnerable young people aged 14-24 to grow by using physical dance training and creative dance as a tool to develop key life skills. Find out more: thriveyouthdancecompany.co.uk

book online: farnhammaltings.com

maltings youth theatre

Our thriving Youth Theatre has weekly sessions, performance opportunities, and holiday workshops for young people aged 4–25 years. We are open to all regardless of your skills and experience.

Weekly sessions

Wed 19 April – Wed 12 July (term-time only)

A creative and friendly place to build confidence and develop your theatre skills under the guidance of our professional theatre-makers.

· Juniors ages 8–11

Wednesdays 4.45pm–6.15pm · £80

· Seniors ages 12–16

Wednesdays 6.30pm–8.30pm · £90

Holiday Workshops

See page 25 for our upcoming holiday workshops. For more information or to book, please contact Eve on 01252 745444

photo : natalia sharamova

Farnham Youth Choir (FYC): Training Choir

Wednesdays 19 April – 28 June (term-time only) 5.15pm-6.15pm · £72 per term

FYC Training Choir is a singing group for girls and boys in school years 2-4, conducted by Claire Robins. Open to all children with no audition, the choir encourages musical development with an emphasis on enjoyment.

Clay Modelling for Kids

Tue 30 May 10am-11.30am · £20

Get creative with clay. Use your imagination to make animals, pendants, pots or anything you can think up! Decorate your creations with a variety of beads and paints. For ages 8-12 (under 8s welcome with an accompanying adult).

Painting with Watercolours

Tue 30 May 1pm-3pm · £20

Experienced artist and illustrator Sarah Metcalfe will show you how to use watercolours to paint beautiful florals and landscapes. For ages 10-16.

Create Together

Tue 30 May 2pm-3pm & 4pm-5pm · £6

‘Create Together’ are our fun and creative art and craft workshops to be enjoyed by you and your little ones. Keep an eye on our website where we will announce this half term’s themes.

Linocut Printing for Kids

Wed 31 May 10am-11.30am · £18

This workshop is a great introduction to the art of graphics. Children will develop their imagination, express their creativity and ideas, creating graphic work using pre-prepared matrices in several exciting themes. For ages 6-10.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Play in a Day: Animals & Beasts

Wed 31 May 10am-4pm · £30

A fun and creative day putting together a show. Led by a professional theatre maker, participants will play drama games and rehearse a short show building to a small sharing for family and friends at the end of the session. For ages 8-12.

Introduction to Crochet

Wed 31 May – Thu 01 June 11am-12.30pm · £30

In this two-part workshop you will be introduced to basic crochet terminology, how to start by making a slip knot, how to make a chain, a single crochet and a double crochet stitch. Then create your own crochet worry worm. For ages 8–16.

Reduction Lino Printing for Teens

Wed 31 May 1.30pm-4pm · £30

Lino printing is a great opportunity not only to create interesting and unique work, but above all, it’s fun for those who willingly get their fingers dirty during the creative process. All materials provided. For ages 11-16.

Artbox Workshop

Fri 02 June 10am-3pm · £65

A one-day workshop for young creative minds. Learn how to use a range of mixed media and have a fun day full of drawing, painting, and collage. All materials provided. For ages 7-16.

Demeric School of Dance Summer Workshop

Mon 24 – Wed 26 July 9.30am-12pm · £55

A fun-filled dance workshop covering a variety of dance styles. Including musical theatre, jazz, street dance, Irish, Acro and Bollywood. For ages 5+. Find out more demericdance.co.uk

box office: 01252 745444

Play in a Week: Magical Worlds

Mon 07 – Thu 10 August 10am-4pm · £130

A fun and creative four days putting together a show. Led by a professional theatre maker, participants will play drama games and rehearse a short show building to a small sharing for family and friends at the end of the last session. For ages 9-13.

Cyanotype Sun Printing

Mon 21 August 10am-11.30am · £20

A fun and creative workshop using the sun to create photographic-type blue prints on paper and fabric. Use leaves, flowers and various stencils to make unique pictures that appear ‘as if by magic’. For ages 8-16.

Pyrography Wood Art

Thu 24 August 10am-12.30pm · £45

Learn the art of pyrography with professional artist Ruth Wheeler. You will get your own pyrography machine to use for the morning, along with a selection of coasters and bookmarks to experiment on before moving onto a larger piece of work. For ages 8-16.

Make a Wet Felt Picture

Thu 24 August 1.30pm-4pm · £45

Learn the art of wet felting with professional artist Ruth Wheeler. Get a step-by-step guide to the process before you design your own picture and recreate it with dyed merino wool. For ages 8-16.

Giacometti Inspired Sculpture

Fri 25 August 10am-3pm · £75

Learn how to recreate a bronze sculpture, Giacometti style. Start by sketching figures and animals, looking at proportion and then make a model in clay. For ages 8-16.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

summer at farnham maltings

Look forward to a host of creative activities and live entertainment in Farnham throughout the summer holidays. From animation to DJ mixing and circus skills to craft sessions, there’ll be something for everyone!

box office: 01252 745444

Adults

Creative classes and workshops for those who want to learn a new skill, or simply have fun and meet new people.

Demeric School of Dance

Mon 17 April various times/prices

Adult tap, contemporary and ballet classes. Suitable for those with a serious interest in dance or just for fun and exercise. Find out more: info@demericdance.co.uk

Singing for the Mind

Mondays 1.30pm (refreshments), singing hour 2pm–3pm · £5 per session

A lively musical hour especially for people living with dementia and their carers. A chance to share memories and a love of songs in a friendly and welcoming environment. Supported by Right at Home GF.

Writing for Wellness

Mondays 15 May - 26 June 7pm-9pm · £36 for 6-week course

Join award-winning local novelist and therapist Joanna Barnard to explore how writing creatively can benefit your mental and emotional well-being. Suitable for adults of all ages and experience.

farnham u3a

various sessions throughout the year · £45 yearly membership

No longer in full time employment? Join u3a to meet new people and enjoy a wide variety of topics from architecture to current affairs, quizzes to crosswords, and cycling to jazz. Find out more at farnhamu3a.org.uk

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Farnham Men in Sheds

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-1pm · free

A chance for anyone who enjoys making and repairing in the outdoors to get involved with small community projects. Meeting twice weekly in the beautiful grounds of space2grow, next to Bishop’s Meadow.

The Arts Society Farnham

Tuesday 16 May & 20 June 10.30am-11.30am · free for Society members, guests £7 (pay on the door)

The Arts Society is a leading arts education charity with a global network of over 380 local societies. The monthly events provide expect lecturers sharing their specialist knowledge about the arts. For further details visit theartssocietyfarnham.org.uk.

Nimble Fingers

Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm · free

A friendly, free knitting and crochet drop-in for beginners and experienced hands alike. Bring your own project or we’ll provide something; you’ll make new friends and find fresh, woolly inspiration.

Book Club

3rd Tuesday of the month (no August meeting) 8pm · free Come and discuss a wide range of books and authors at our well-established and friendly book club. New members are always welcome. For more information contact Gerald Turner: grtservices123@gmail.com

Farnham Creatives’ Network

Tue 09 May & Thu 22 June 7pm-9pm · free

A friendly social group providing local creatives with an opportunity to meet in a relaxed setting. Enjoy getting to know each other over a drink, whilst sharing ideas and experiences. All welcome, no need to book. Held in the Riverside Café, Farnham Maltings.

box office: 01252 745444

Over 55s Dance Workshops with New Adventures

Wednesdays 10 May, 14 June & 12 July 2pm-4pm · £10 per class

Delve into the work of Matthew Bourne’s award-winning company, New Adventures and get your bodies moving in our fun and creative dance workshops. Subsidised places are available for those who may find cost prohibitive, contact office@new-adventures.net.

Ukulele Workshops

Thursdays 20 April – 13 July (no session 01 June)

Beginners 10am-11.30am, £150 for 12 sessions; Improvers 11.30am-1pm, £12 per session For beginners and improvers of any age. Learn in a friendly environment and have a lot of fun. You don’t need any prior musical knowledge to play. You will need your own ukulele.

Comedy Improv Drop-In

Thursdays 04 May - 27 July 7pm-9pm · pay what you can

Learn the basics of improvised comedy with internally renowned teacher, Chris Mead. A friendly community, a different topic each week and, above all, a chance to laugh and have fun. ChrisMead.co

Carers Coffee Break

1st Friday of the month 10am–12pm · free

A casual meet up for carers and former carers, to have a cuppa, a chat, and get creative. Supported by Action for Carers, pop in for 15 minutes or stay for the full 2 hours.

Meditation: Freedom of Letting Go

Sat 13 May 10.30am-1pm · £25

Experience the freedom of letting go at this meditation course with Buddhist nun, Gen Nyingpo. Learn meditation and positive thinking to let go of the past, stress, worry and feelings of frustration. For ages 18+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Craft workshops

Needle Felted Owls in a Box Frame

Fri 05 May 10am-3.30pm · £55

Carol Scicluna will cover all the basics, plus tips and tricks to create your own pair of owls, snuggled into a frame that you can hang up or put on a shelf. For ages 18+.

Make Your Own Pair of Jeans

Fri 05 – Fri 26 May 10.30am-1.30pm · £195 for 4-week course (incl. jeans pattern)

Learn how to create a beautifully fitted pair of jeans. Choose your style, size your pattern, and work step-by-step through the construction process. Ideal for those with previous dressmaking experience. For ages 18+.

Grow Your Own Colour for Textiles & Ink

Thu 11 May 7pm-9pm · £25

Join sustainable textile artist and natural dyer Ginny Farquhar for an informative evening learning about plants that yield colour. Each participant will receive some dye seeds to take away. All materials provided. For ages 16+.

Raffia Hat Making: Two-Day Course

Fri 12 & 19 May 10am-2.30pm · £100

Make a stunning, made-to-measure raffia hat at this two-day workshop. Using the best quality natural, sustainable raffia, your finished hat will be durable and most importantly, wearable. Suitable for beginners. All materials provided. For ages 18+.

box office: 01252 745444

Family Fun: Beads, Buttons, Badges & Brooches

Sat 13 May 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm · £12 per session

Visit the Pottery Studio where resident potter Penny Eccles will help you to create delicate jewellery or magnificent creations. All ages welcome (under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

Introduction to Modern Calligraphy

Sat 13 May 10am-12pm · £55

Explore the art of modern calligraphy in this fun and creative beginners’ class. Learn how to create beautiful thin and thick flourishes and how to string letters together to design a final quote. For ages 16+.

Botanical Bundle Dyed Scarf

Sat 13 May 10am-1pm · £55

Discover the magic of creating with nature through direct application of roots, seeds, flowers and food waste onto cloth using a bundle and steaming process. Apply your chosen plant materials to create a beautiful watercolour effect silk scarf. For ages 16+.

Freshwater Pearl Beaded Necklace

Sat 13 May 10.30am-12pm · £40

Choose between a huge variety of ceramic and glass beads as well as freshwater pearls to make your very own beaded necklace. The perfect piece of jewellery to wear this summer. For ages 10+.

Punch Needle for Beginners

Sat 20 May 10am-12pm · £45

Learn the basics of using needle punch and how to transfer your chosen design onto fabric. Choose from a selection of designs or feel free to draw from your imagination. For ages 18+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

creatives’ network day

Fri 19 May 10am–4pm · free

This exciting new free event is aimed specifically at supporting our local community of craft makers and visual artists.

The day is an opportunity for makers to gain peer-to-peer learning through networking, participating in skills-based workshops, attending expert-led talks and meeting industry partners who can offer services and support for maker development and growth.

In partnership with: Untld Project

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Drawing with Wire: Butterfly Windchimes

Sat 20 May & Thu 20 July 10am-3.30pm · £59

Make a beautiful butterfly windchime for your home or garden using glass beads and copper wire. Full step-by-step instructions will be given on how to draw, trace and weave the wire. For ages 18+.

Watercolour Florals

Sat 20 May 10am-4pm · £110

Experienced textile designer Sarah Metcalfe will show you how to experiment with ink and bleach and help you to loosen up your style. There is an optional opportunity to have your creations from the day printed as a unique silk scarf. For ages 18+.

Make Your Own Swimsuit

Sat 20 May 10am-5pm · £98 (incl. swimsuit pattern)

Work step-by-step through the construction process, using the simple swimsuit pattern provided. This class is great for those who have done a bit of dressmaking and now want to increase their skill and fabric handling techniques. For ages 18+.

Ceramic House Number Plaque

Sat 20 May 12.45pm-2.45pm · £45

Join resident potter Penny Eccles and learn how to create an individual house number plaque from a slab of clay. Design your own pattern, emboss, and add colour with a selection of underglazes. Suitable for all abilities. For ages 16+.

Needle Felted Robin

Fri 26 May 10am-2.30pm · £50

This popular introduction to needle felting will cover all the basics, plus tips and tricks to create your very own life-size robin wool sculpture. All materials provided. For ages 18+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Introduction to Stained Glass

Fri 26 May & Fri 21 July 10am-4pm · £140

Learn how to design, cut and construct your own contemporary stained glass panel using traditional methods that have hardly changed over 500 years. For ages 18+.

Introduction to the Magic Art of Block Printing

Sat 27 May 10am-1pm · £55

Learn about the traditional craft of Indian block printing and how to use wooden blocks to create contemporary designs on fabric. Mix your own colours and then print your design onto a cotton tea towel to take home. For ages 18+.

Intermediate Goldwork: Oak Leaves & Acorns

Sat 27 May 10am-4pm · £130

Create a design of oak leaves and acorns, demystifying goldwork and learn the best way to handle these materials and achieve amazing results. Suitable for improvers. For ages 18+.

Make a Silver Spinner Ring

Sat 27 May 10am-4pm · £125

Explore how to work creatively using metal at this one-day workshop. Learn skills such as piercing, texturing, drilling and polishing. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous jewellery making experience. For ages 18+.

Two-Person Dinner Set: Side Plate & Dessert Bowl

Sat 27 May 10.45am-4pm · £148

Join our resident potter Penny Eccles and learn how to create a personal set of crockery for two, using moulds and lace to pattern the surface and paint underglaze using colours of your choice. For ages 18+.

box office: 01252 745444

Family Fun: Favourite Food Sculptures

Sat 03 June 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm · £12 per session

Explore our monthly market and visit resident potter Penny Eccles who will teach you how to sculpt and shape your favourite food. All ages welcome (under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel

Tue 06, Wed 07 & Thu 08 June 10.30am-12.30pm & 7pm-9pm (Wed pm session only) · £178 for 5 weeks

Resident potter Penny Eccles will guide beginners and returning students through throwing on the potter’s wheel, creating simple bowls, colanders, cups, handles and pots. Basic materials provided. Small fee for finished work. For ages 16+.

thread: Introduction to 3D Bead Embroidery

Sat 10 June 9.30am-11am · £28 includes festival entry

Learn a variety of 3D beading techniques to create your own embroidered coral world. Begin the workshop by choosing your embroidery kit colour which will contain everything you need for the session. For ages 14+.

thread: Patchwork Planter

Sat 10 June 9.30am-12pm £48 includes festival entry

Have a go at making a patchwork pot using Miesje Chafer’s bright and colourful fabrics. These little pots are perfect for plants or storage and will brighten up any corner of the home! For ages 16+.

thread: Introduction to Natural Dyeing

Sat 10 June 10am-1pm · £48 includes festival entry

Learn how to prepare and dye a variety of fabric samples with tutor Ginny Farquhar. The session will also cover natural dye basics including mordanting and fabric preparation. All materials provided. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

thread: Drawing with Your Sewing Machine

Sat 10 June 12.30pm-2pm · £28 includes festival entry

Learn to draw with your sewing machine to create free-machine embroidered images. Laura Rose Kimber will show you different techniques that will inspire you to create your own textile art. For ages 16+.

thread: English Paper Piecing

Sat 10 June 1.30pm-3pm · £28 includes festival entry

Learn the basics of English paper piece patchwork in this gentle hand sewing workshop. The perfect introduction to patchwork or for those who would like to learn a skill that promotes mindfulness and sustainable making. For ages 14+.

thread: Block Printing

Sat 10 June 2pm-3.30pm · £28 includes festival entry

Experience the joys of hand printing your own fabric and paper using traditional Indian printing blocks. Learn a variety of printing techniques and practice with multiple designs and colours. For ages 15+.

thread: Off-Loom Weaving

Sat 10 June 2.30pm-5.30pm · £48 includes festival entry

Learn how to weave without a loom, using a wooden board, and a needle and thread! The session begins with some simple paper weaving, before advancing to needle and thread. Suitable for all abilities. For ages 12+.

thread: Make a Drop Sleeve Top

Sat 10 June 2.30pm-6pm · £65 includes festival entry

Make a popular drop sleeve style top in this dressmaking workshop. This gorgeous top features easy to set-in sleeves, a round neckline and a loose relaxed shape. Suitable for beginners. For ages 18+.

box office: 01252 745444

Introduction to Lino Printing

Fri 16 June & Fri 14 July 10am-12.30pm · £37.50

Learn how to interpret an image through relief print, how to cut the block using a variety of carving tools, transfer a design and how to print. Create finished prints using a design of your own or by using pre-prepared matrices. For ages 18+.

Introduction to Pattern Cutting

Fri 16 June – Fri 21 July 10.30am-1pm · £225 for 6-week course

Use your own measurements to create and make samples of three simple pattern blocks (skirt, trouser and darted bodice). Explore how to refine and improve the fit and add your own design flair. For ages 18+.

Introduction to Crochet

Sat 17 June 10am-1pm · £35

Beginning with basic crochet terminology, learn how to make a slip knot, a chain, a single crochet, and a double crochet stitch. Use your new skills to make a granny square to take home. For ages 16+.

Introduction to Gilding with Goldleaf

Sat 17 June 10am-4pm · £85

Learn about traditional gilding techniques and how to tell the difference by looking at gilded examples. Participants will gild a sample board with water-gilding and use oilgilding to form a small relief moulding to take home. For ages 18+.

Slab Built Vase

Sat 17 June 10.45am-12.45pm · £45

Join our resident potter Penny Eccles and learn how to create a beautiful vase or pouring vessel using the slab building method. Paper stencil or decorate with slips or underglaze with pigments of your choice. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Tapestry Weaving for Beginners

Sat 24 June 10am-1pm · £50

Ideal for beginners who are interested in learning the basics of weaving on a lap loom. This fast-growing trend, is well known for its therapeutic tendencies and allows you to play with texture and colour. For ages 16+.

Silver Bangle with Charm

Sat 24 June 10am-4pm · £125

Design and make a beautiful silver bangle with a silver charm, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special. This session is a great introduction to jewellery making and will teach you how to work creatively with precious metal. For ages 18+.

Willow Basket Making: One-Day Course

Sat 24 June 10am-5pm · £90

Using the stake-and-strand method, spend a fun day learning how to make a small round basket with local maker Judith Needham. Your finished basket will be perfect for serving fruit or bread. For ages 14+.

Wheel-Thrown Nest of Bowls

Sat 24 June 10.45am-4pm · £148

Spend the day with our resident potter Penny Eccles and learn how to create a set of nestling bowls. Previous throwing skills are an advantage but not necessary. All materials provided. For ages 16+.

Drawing with Wire: Summer Flowers

Fri 30 June 10am-3pm · £55

Create an elegant sculpture of a flower to decorate your garden using coloured copper wire, mesh and coloured beads. Full instructions will be given on using pliers to bend and form the wire. For ages 18+.

box office: 01252 745444

Family Fun: Clay Pet Sculpture

Sat 01 July 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm · £12 per session

Explore our monthly market and visit resident potter Penny Eccles who will show you how to sculpt creative versions of your pets using soft clay. All ages welcome (under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

Sewing Social: English Paper Piecing

Tue 04 July 7.30pm-9.30pm · £25

Enjoy a sociable evening of stitching with Alice Butcher and Ginny Farquhar learning all about English paper pieced patchwork. This handstitched heritage craft is a great way to use up small fabric scraps, is extremely portable, and easy to learn. For ages 18+.

Needle Felted Goldfinch: Two-Day Course

Fri 07 July 10am-1.30pm & Fri 14 July 10am-2.30pm · £70

In this two-day workshop discover all the basics, plus tips and tricks to create a 3D wool sculpture. You will learn how to use special barbed needles, by repeated poking, to shape wool fibre into a solid form. For ages 18+.

Drawing with Wire: Dragonflies

Fri 07 July 10am-4pm · £65

Make a beautiful dragonfly to hover in your garden using coloured beads and copper wire. Learn how to trace, weave and join the body, decorating the intricate wings with seed beads. For ages 18+.

Introduction to Bargello Embroidery

Sat 08 July 10am-12.30pm · £45

Discover Bargello, the colourful and pattern-focused form of needlepoint embroidery. Create a small wall hanging or picture and go home with the skills and confidence to try other patterns. Suitable for beginners. For ages 16+.

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Freedom in Watercolour & Ink

Sat 08 July 10am-4pm · £95

Explore a variety of exciting techniques and how to use different forms of ink with watercolour. Suitable for all levels of experience. For ages 18+.

Set of Porcelain Slip Cast Beakers

Sat 08 July 10.45am-4pm · £145

Using silken liquid porcelain, you’ll be guided through the process of casting repeat forms, to decorate. For ages 18+.

Willow Basket Making: Two-Day Course

Fri 14 & Sat 15 July 10am-4pm · £150

Learn how to create a basket with local maker Judith Needham using the stake-andstrand method with a circular English base. Choose to make a wastepaper basket, shopper, fruit bowl or small log basket. For ages 14+.

Abstract Embroidery

Sat 15 July 10am-12pm · £45

Come and create an abstract embroidered piece using waste fibres. The session cover different stitches and you will go home with a beautiful, hooped piece of artwork ready to hang on your wall. For ages 16+.

Watercolour Roses & Composition

Sat 15 July 10am-4pm · £100

Come and learn to paint beautiful watercolour roses with experienced textile designer Sarah Metcalfe. Learn with how to create loose, soft flowers and practice making successful compositions ready for framing. For ages 18+.

box office: 01252 745444

Willow Chicken Sculpture

Sat 22 July 10am-4pm · £90

Learn the art of willow weaving with local basket maker Judith Needham. Your life-sized chicken can be used to enhance your garden or given as a unique gift. For ages 14+.

Moulded Platter

Sat 22 July 10.45am-12.45pm · £45

Create a platter using the slab method. Pattern with individual stencils and decorate with coloured slip. For ages 18+.

Pottery Butter Dish

Sat 22 July 10.45am-12.45pm · £45

This wonderful workshop uses a mixture of preformed thrown rings and patterned, slab-built sections to create a bespoke butter dish. For ages 18+.

Make a Pair of Silver Earrings

Sat 29 July 10am-4pm · £125

Design and make a beautiful pair of silver earrings, either for yourself or as a gift for someone special. The session is a great introduction to jewellery making and will teach you how to work creatively with precious metal. For ages 18+.

Family Fun: Hand-Build a Moulded Dish

Sat 05 August 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1pm-2pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm · £12 per session

Explore our monthly market and visit the Pottery Studio to learn how to form and pattern a moulded dish. All ages welcome (under 8s must be accompanied by a paying adult).

book online: farnhammaltings.com

Pyrography & Wood Carving

Fri 11 August 10am-3pm · £120

Learn the art of pyrography with professional artist Ruth Wheeler. Experiment on a selection of coasters before creating your own larger piece of wood art to take home. For ages 16+.

Crochet Granny Square Accessories

Sat 12 August 10am-4pm · £75

Aimed at confident beginners who can do the basics and are looking for a project. You’ll be shown how to make a scarf or bag, with the opportunity for some one-to-one guidance, exploring yarns and choosing colour palettes. For ages 16+.

Needle Felted Seaside Hut

Fri 18 August 10am-2.30pm · £50

Using special barbed needles, learn all the techniques required to sculpt natural wool fibres into a colourful needled felted seaside hut. All materials provided. Suitable for beginners and improvers. For ages 18+.

Make a Silver Chain Bracelet

Sat 19 August 10am-4pm · £125

Make a silver bracelet and clasp, whilst learning how to work creatively using silver wire. This one-day workshop is great for beginners and for those who have some previous experience of jewellery making. For ages 18+.

Beaded Daisy Bracelets

Sat 19 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £30

Spend a mindful morning learning to create beaded daisies, how to start and finish your bracelet as well as how to create the adjustable slip knot fastening. Choose from a whole rainbow of beads, giving you endless colour combinations. For ages 12+.

box office: 01252 745444

artists & makers

We support professional artists and makers to thrive. Working across theatre and craft, we offer an evolving range of opportunities to create and showcase work, make connections and learn new skills. Please see the artists & makers section of our website for more information.

Resident at the Maltings

Cameron Barnett, violin maker

Meg Barnett, costume maker

Juliette Blightman, artist

Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures

Georgina Bridges, muralist

Georgie Carrs, painter

Associate theatre makers

Abhi Arumbakkam

Action Hero

Akin Theatre

Bucket Club

Little Bulb

Scoot Theatre

Crean Creations, costume prop makers and leather workers

Penny Eccles, ceramic artist

James Fairhurst, jeweller

Stephen Featherstone, film & animation

Nao Fukumoto O’Neill, hand weaver

Diana Greenwood, jeweller

Sarah Heron, artist

Dan Huxley, barber

Laura Rose Textiles, textiles & illustration

Stopgap, dance company

Weller Designs Limited, golf & landscape design

Victoria Melody book

photo : victoria melody by steve ullathorne

support us

Show your passion and support for the arts, make a difference today and for future generations

Farnham Maltings has had a rich history of community involvement since 1969, when the buildings were rescued from dereliction by local residents. We exist today because of the support and ambition of those residents and have grown into an ambitious arts organisation with a strong local, regional and national reputation.

We are grateful to those individuals who continue to support us by making donations whatever size or through volunteering. There are many ways you can support us, and ensure that what was started in 1969 is able to continue.

become a member

Support us by joining as a maltings member you can help fund this unique resource and enjoy the many benefits. Membership costs just £26 per year, buy online or at the box office.

donate

We are grateful to everyone who decides to make a gift, every donation no matter how large or small makes a difference. Donations can be made online or at the box office.

become a patron

Have a greater impact on our work and help extend our reach. To join our patron scheme we request a minimum donation of £5 per month or £60 per year.

legacy giving

Leaving a gift in your will is an incredible way of celebrating your love of the arts. To discuss how your gift could make a difference, contact Lynsey Luthra on 01252 745411. Find more information on our website: farnhammaltings.com/support–us

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mountain music by little bulb , touring autumn 2023 photo : buddy mays

eat & drink

Riverside Café Bar

Monday – Saturday, 9am–4pm Kitchen opens for lunches Tuesday – Saturday 11.30am–2.30pm

The Riverside Café is the perfect place to unwind during the day, with inside seating and tables on our patio outside. Choose from homemade soups served with artisan sourdough, open Danish sandwiches and freshly made main dishes. Kids can choose from the ‘little maltings’ options. All food is prepared on site by our own chef with local, seasonal produce.

Hot and cold drinks are available together with fresh pastries from our supplier, SØDT bakery. The Cupsmith Roastery based just outside Farnham has supplied us freshly roasted coffee beans and speciality organic teas for some time. Mouth–watering juices, mixers and presses are supplied by Folkingtons, a family–owned business with a commitment to sustainability. We welcome both children and well–behaved four–legged friends.

Please note that we are generally not open on Sunday unless there is a major event or festival taking place in the building. Book ahead and reserve a table for lunch by contacting the box office. We offer bar service before evening performances and will be open 45 minutes before the published start time. Pre–show dining is available for selected performances indicated on our website.

museum of farnham · 38 West Street

We’re delighted to welcome you back to the Museum of Farnham as the sun (hopefully) shines on another busy summer of activities. Located in a beautiful early Georgian town house with an equally stunning walled garden, the Museum of Farnham seeks to share Farnham’s history, from its prehistoric roots and Georgian grandeur to the rich craft heritage that still flows through the town today.

There are plenty of reasons to visit us during the long summer days and evenings ahead. Children can take part in our popular Crafty Kids sessions, become a Curious Curator for the day or try one of our self-guided activities. There’s also outdoor theatre from Bard in the Yard and music from contemporary folk artist Hannah Scott.

The Secret Garden Café will be open for light refreshments on certain event days, so we hope you will join us for tea, coffee and cake in our idyllic walled garden.

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Crafty Kids: Half Term

Wed 31 May & Thu 01 June 10am-12pm · £3.50 per child

Get creative this half term with our fun and messy drop-in craft sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3-7.

Summer Sessions: Hannah Scott MUSI

Sat 08 July 7pm (gates 6.30pm) · £10 (£5 under 18s)

Praised by Seth Lakeman for her ‘wonderful songwriting’, contemporary folk musician Hannah Scott joins us in the museum’s walled garden for an evening of distinctive vocals, powerful melodies and thought-provoking lyrics. Enjoy refreshments from The Secret Garden Café.

Crafty Kids: Summer Holidays

Wednesday 02, 09, 16 & 23 August 10am-12pm · £3.50 per child

Explore various materials and activities every Wednesday morning with our fun and messy drop-in sessions. All materials are provided and there’s no clearing up to do! Children must be accompanied by an adult. For ages 3-7.

Curious Curators: History Detectives

Thu 03 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Calling all history detectives! Some mystery suitcases have turned up at the museum and we need your help reuniting them with their owners. Unpack the suitcases, find the clues and uncover the stories of the people who once owned them. For ages 7-13.

Curious Curators: Young Inventors

Thu 10 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Follow in the footsteps of local inventor John Henry Knight and create your own invention using new and recycled materials. What will your creativity conjure up? We can’t wait to see your inventive ideas. For ages 7-13.

Find out more: museumoffarnham.com

Curious Curators: Time Travellers

Thu 17 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Discover what your life might have been like in the past as we use our five senses to time travel through thousands of years of history, with plenty of opportunities to try out handson activities along the way. For ages 7-13.

Curious Curators: Potty About Archaeology FA MI LY

Thu 24 August 10.30am-12.30pm · £6.50 per child

Channel your inner archaeologist as we investigate the history that lies beneath our feet. See original prehistoric pottery, try your hand at excavating and create your own prehistoric clay pot to take home. For ages 7-13.

Bard in the Yard: King Leonardo TH EATR E

Sat 26 August 6.30pm (gates 6pm) · £12 (£10 under 18s)

William Shakespeare is stuck. He’s trying to write a new masterpiece with the weight of his company’s return to the stage on his shoulders. Help him write King Lear in this ‘irresistible’ (The Guardian) new play. For ages 10+.

hiring space

The Maltings and the Museum of Farnham offer a variety of spaces for hire. Capacities range from 10–500. Visit our website for more information.

upcoming autumn events

Looking ahead to next season at the Maltings, find a selection of our autumn highlights below.

unravel… autumn

Fri 08 & Sat 09 September

Buy from exhibitors in the marketplace, learn from experts in bookable workshops and attend talks hosted by inspiring speakers.

Take Part Fair

Tue 12 September

Meet with local organisations, browse stalls, take part in workshops and drop-in sessions, and find out more about the diverse range of activities available on your doorstep.

Family Takeover Festival

Sat 23 September

A one-day festival with young people and families at its heart. Take part in creative sessions and enjoy performances, games, participatory activities, and a creative play space. For ages 0-16.

festival of crafts

Sat 14 & Sun 15 October

Now in its 27th year, this two-day event features a curated selection of handmade crafts including homewares, jewellery, ceramics, stationery, accessories, furniture, lighting, textiles and print.

The Christmas Lobster

Wed 13 – Sun 24 December

The Society of Christmas Creatures are coming to Farnham to track down the world-famous Christmas Lobster! Bursting with music, joy and humour, join us for this brand-new festive adventure for all the family.

box office: 01252 745444

HAPPY. GENUINE. INSPIRING.

As from our founding days, everyone at Frensham is on a level playing field. When you come here, you can just relax and be yourself. The teachers don’t hide behind titles or formal clothes and the children’s individuality isn’t hidden behind uniforms or false respect. Egos are left at the door. The Head, the smallest nursery child, the newest teacher, the shyest sixth former - everyone is an equal, important, valued part of the community. Get in touch at admissions@frensham.org to find out more.

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