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Previous events
Chipping Campden is home to a large number of creative folk who organise a wide variety of events which you can enjoy.
Here we list some of them; both within Chipping Campden, and events in which our members participate elsewhere.
2013
June
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Until 4 June 10am to 5pm
Gentleman’s Relish (The Height of Good Taste!)
An exhibition of ceramics, engravings, paintings and woodturning by cooperative members David Birch, Ray Key and Robin Walden
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
Until 16 June
Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun and Bank Holidays 10.30am to 4.00pm
Showborough House Sculpture Garden
Caroline Barnett will be showing a pair of life-size Roe deer here. Selling exhibition. Work from more than 60 sculptors. Beautiful garden. Showborough House is one mile from the village of Twyning.
Showborough House, Twyning, Gloucestershire, GL20 6DN
Cost of entry: Free.
www.showborough.com/section425907.html
01684 296604
6 June to 16 July 10am to 5pm
Impressions
An exhibition of ceramics, paintings, prints and sculpture by cooperative members Tor Hildyard, Alice Shepherd and Jude Tucker
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
8 June – 23 June
Selling exhibition: Oxfordshire Originals
A selling exhibition featuring a range of crafts including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass and wood turning. People who love skilfully made and designed pieces or who are looking for a unique gift will find a wealth of beautiful objects to choose from at this exhibition by the Oxfordshire Craft Guild.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
20 to 23 June
As You Like It – Open Air Production
An enchanting open air production of Shakespeare’s play by Burnt Out Theatre in the gardens of the beautiful and historic Burnt Norton House, near Chipping Campden, in aid of Multiple Sclerosis Trust and Pepo La Tumaini Jangwani. Please bring picnics and rugs. 20 and 23 June at 2.00pm. 20 and 21 June at 7.30pm. 22 June at 6.30pm – Gala Champagne Reception.
Tickets: £15 (£30 for Saturday’s Gala)
07964 416997
July
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Until 16 July 10am to 5pm
Impressions
An exhibition of ceramics, paintings, prints and sculpture by cooperative members Tor Hildyard, Alice Shepherd and Jude Tucker
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
4 July - 22 September
Exhibition:
Winchcombe Pottery - Britain's most famous craft pottery
Winchcombe Pottery, set up by Michael Cardew, has been producing useful domestic wares for over eighty years. It has always been a team effort overseen by Cardew, then Ray Finch and now Mike Finch; many potters from Britain and elsewhere have gained valuable practical experience working there.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
14 to 20 July
Contemporary Dance Festival
The inaugural Chipping Campden Contemporary Dance Festival will showcase 'dance through our life'. The festival will promote contemporary dance at all ages of our lives and encourage the access of dance through a variety of creative mediums. For details visit www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
tickets@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244.
14 July 2013 4.00 - 5.30pm (doors open at 3.30pm)
Beyond The Labyrinth – The Legacy of Martha Graham
William Crowley presents a talk/demonstration exploring the innovative technique and impressive body of work American dancer and choreographer Martha Graham created over her 70 year career.
Chipping Campden School, Cidermill Lane, GL55 6HU
Cost of entry: Adults - £8, Under 18 years olds - £5, CSS GCSE Dance Pupils - Free
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
15 July to 19 July Early evenings (2 hours), plus Saturday pm Dress Rehearsal and Saturday evening performance
Performance/Repertory Contemporary Dance Class
Age 15+ with some dance experience. Five classes taught by Artist in Residence, William Crowley, working on an ensemble piece to be performed at the Festival Performance on Saturday, 20 July. Each class will start with 30 minute warm-up/Graham Technique followed by 90 minutes performance development.
Chipping Campden Town Hall or St. James’ Church Rooms
Adults £75, Secondary School pupils £50
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
15, 17 and 19 July Mornings (60 mins - 120 mins)
Drawing Dance and Movement
Penny Vigers, well-known drawing tutor and community artist, will be holding three drawing workshops during William Crowley’s personal rehearsals. The workshops will appeal to keen artists with life drawing experience who wish to develop/hone their skills.
Chipping Campden Town Hall or St James’ Church Rooms
£45 (includes materials)
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
15 to 19 July Mornings (90 minutes)
Contemporary Dance Class (Graham Technique)
Five classes taught by Artist in Residence, William Crowley, for all ages and abilities - beginners through to regular dance class participants. Technique focuses on core strength for a great abdominal work-out. Classes will start with Graham floor work, followed by movement and travelling exercises and a short final combination.
Chipping Campden Town Hall or St. James’ Church Rooms
£15 per class or £60 for the week
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
16 July 7.30 pm (doors open 7 pm)
Pina, film directed by Wim Wenders and supported by Chipping Campden Film Society
Wim Wenders’ acclaimed tribute to German choreographer, Pina Bausch, who died in 2009. The film gives intriguing insights into Pina’s vision, vitality and other-worldly qualities. Her innovative dance designs are a joy to behold.
Court Room, The Old Police Station, High Street, Chipping Campden
£5
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
18 July 7.30 pm
Beautiful Bodies in Motion: A Century of Dance in the Visual Arts
Image-based talk by Celia Lendis of Celia Lendis Contemporary Art Gallery. Celia will demonstrate how visual artists throughout 20th/21st centuries have been seduced, inspired and fascinated by dancers, and how dance has impacted on the development of Modernism and Post-Modernism.
The Court Room, Old Police Station, High Street, Chipping Campden
£5
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
19 July 7.30 pm
Motionhouse performance of Captive and Beyond the Global Stage
Motionhouse, one of the UK’s leading contemporary dance groups, will present their new piece Captive, a dazzling blend of dance and aerial work performed by four dancers in a cage. Artistic Director, Kevin Finnan, will also talk of his experience of choreographing the 2012 Paralympic opening ceremony. Food and Drink available on the night.
Chipping Campden School
Adults £15, Under 18 years £8
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
20 July 11.00 to 12.00 pm
Contemporary Dance Workshop for 10-15 year olds
Taught by Rosie Dixon, the class will involve a warm up, floor work including using the floor, travelling combinations and a short routine. The young people will then have the opportunity to develop the ideas they had been working with themselves.
St James’ Church, Church Street, Chipping Campden.
Cost: £5
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
20 July 7.30 pm (Doors open at 7.00pm)
Dance Through Life - Festival Performance
The evening will feature performances by Festival Artist in Residence, William Crowley, new work by Rosann Torley and by Festival Director, Licette Gus; one of these inspired by fashion label Paper London’s 2013 Spring/Summer collection. The week’s Repertory/Performance class will also present a piece from the repertoire of William Crowley’s company Next Step Dance. Dance Festival poet Dominic Doran will perform and John Lendis will exhibit the drawings he has made over the week as Visual artist in residence.
Chipping Campden School
Adults £8, Under 18 years £5
www.campdendancefestival.co.uk
licette@campdendancefestival.co.uk
01386 700244
18 July to 27 August 10am to 5pm
Poetry in Motion
An exhibition of ceramics, metal work, photography and textiles by cooperative members Kate Barry, Mary Day, Ros Ingram and Kate Risdale
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
27 July
One-on-One: Toff Milway and Dan Finnegan: Winchcombe Pottery
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
August
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Until 27 August 10am to 5pm
Poetry in Motion
An exhibition of ceramics, metal work, photography and textiles by cooperative members Kate Barry, Mary Day, Ros Ingram and Kate Risdale
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
Until 22 September
Exhibition:
Winchcombe Pottery - Britain's most famous craft pottery
Winchcombe Pottery, set up by Michael Cardew, has been producing useful domestic wares for over eighty years. It has always been a team effort overseen by Cardew, then Ray Finch and now Mike Finch; many potters from Britain and elsewhere have gained valuable practical experience working there.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
10 August 5.45pm
Lecture:
Ron Wheeler: Winchcombe a prominent and influential Pottery
Tickets £7
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
30 August to 8 October 10am to 5pm
Made in The Cotswolds
A showcase exhibition of work by all of the cooperative’s members
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
September
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Until 22 September
Exhibition:
Winchcombe Pottery - Britain's most famous craft pottery
Winchcombe Pottery, set up by Michael Cardew, has been producing useful domestic wares for over eighty years. It has always been a team effort overseen by Cardew, then Ray Finch and now Mike Finch; many potters from Britain and elsewhere have gained valuable practical experience working there.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
Until 8 October 10am to 5pm
Made in The Cotswolds
A showcase exhibition of work by all of the cooperative’s members
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
3 September 7.30pm
Imogen Cooper and Paul Lewis
These two great pianists need no introduction. Both have given acclaimed Schubert cycles over the last two years and they rank amongst the supreme interpreters of his music of not just this, but of any, era. It will be a rare treat to hear the Grand Duo on two Steinway concert grands. Programme: Schubert’s Two Impromptus D899, No1 C minor No 2 Eb major, Sonata in C minor D958, Sonata in C major D 812
St James’ Church, Chipping Campden. £20, £25 and £30.
www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk
charlie@campdenmusicfestival.co.uk
01386 849018
13 and 14 September
Heritage Open Days: Free entry to the Museum
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
14 September at 5.45pm
The Ashbee Lecture:
Rupert Welch: The design legacy of Robert Welch
Venue: Court Room, Old Police Station, Chipping Campden
Tickets £12
01386 841951
Saturday and Sunday 28 and 29 September
Made In The Cotswolds Events Weekend
A celebration of creativity as some 30 creatives exhibit their works. Enjoy demonstrations of their techniques, open studios, and much more.
Cotswold House Hotel’s Montrose Suite and Gardens, The Square, Chipping Campden.
Cost of entry: Free.
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
October
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Until 8 October 10am to 5pm
Made in The Cotswolds
A showcase exhibition of work by all of the cooperative’s members
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
10 October to 19 November 10am to 5pm
Country Home and Garden
An exhibition of ceramics, drawings, jewellery, paintings and sculpture by cooperative members Caroline Barnett, Louisiana Chapman, Emma Clegg and Waldo Nunwick
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
10 October – 24 November
Exhibition:
Arts & Crafts Jewellery: the work of Arthur and Georgie Gaskin
This husband-and-wife team are best known for their stunning artistic jewellery based on leaf and flower forms highlighted by this exhibition. Also on show will be examples of their work as illustrators. The Gaskins worked mainly in Birmingham but moved to Campden in 1924.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
This exhibition is kindly sponsored by Mallams
12 October 7.30pm
Emanuel Ax
Emanuel Ax originally captured public attention in 1974 when he won the first Arthur Rubenstein International Piano Competition in Tel Aviv. He is now one of the world’s best-loved pianists renowned for musicianship of the highest quality and performances of enormous integrity. His concert venues from September to the end of the year are Quebec, San Francisco, New York, London, Chipping Campden, New York, Chicago, Beijing, Tokyo, Geneva, Rotterdam. Programme includes works by Brahms, Chopin and Beethoven.
St James’ Church, Chipping Campden. £20, £25 and £30.
www.campdenmusicfestival.co.uk
charlie@campdenmusicfestival.co.uk
01386 849018
19 October at 5.45
Lecture:
Alan Crawford: Arthur and Georgie Gaskin - An Arts and Crafts partnership.
Venue: Town Hall, High Street, Chipping Campden
Tickets £7
01386 841951
November
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Until 19 November 10am to 5pm
Country Home and Garden
An exhibition of ceramics, drawings, jewellery, paintings and sculpture by cooperative members Caroline Barnett, Louisiana Chapman, Emma Clegg and Waldo Nunwick
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
2 November 11am - 3pm
Demonstration on aspects of Jewellery by Ettore Consorte
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
Until 24 November
Exhibition:
Arts & Crafts Jewellery: the work of Arthur and Georgie Gaskin
This husband-and-wife team are best known for their stunning artistic jewellery based on leaf and flower forms highlighted by this exhibition. Also on show will be examples of their work as illustrators. The Gaskins worked mainly in Birmingham but moved to Campden in 1924.
This exhibition is kindly sponsored by Mallams
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
22 November to January 2014 10am to 5pm
Under Wraps!!!!
Our renowned Christmas Exhibition with a very special theme to be announced in November 2013 featuring affordable and unique gifts by all of the cooperative’s members.
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
30 November – 15 December
Selling exhibition: Designed for Christmas.
A selling exhibition from the Worcester Guild of Designer Makers
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
December
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Until 15 December
Selling exhibition: Designed for Christmas.
A selling exhibition from the Worcester Guild of Designer Makers
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
21 December – 2 March 2014
GofH: a century of fine silver in Campden
This exhibition will celebrate the on-going craft traditions of The Guild of Handicraft and in particular the Hart Silversmiths Trust Project to conserve, catalogue and digitise the important collection of over 3000 drawings produced by Hart’s workshop over the last century and encourage their use as a major learning resource.
Court Barn Museum, Church Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JE.
01386 841951
Until January 2014 10am to 5pm
Under Wraps!!!!
Our renowned Christmas Exhibition with a very special theme to be announced in November 2013 featuring affordable and unique gifts by all of the cooperative’s members.
The gallery at the guild, The Old Silk Mill, Sheep Street, Chipping Campden, GL55 6DS. Cost of entry: Free
www.thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144
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September
Events Weekend
Saturday and Sunday
28 and 29 September
A celebration of creativity as some 30 creatives exhibit their works. Enjoy demonstrations of their techniques, open studios, and much more.
Cotswold House Hotel’s Montrose Suite and Gardens.
Cost of entry: Free.
info@thegalleryattheguild.co.uk
07870 417144