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The Society for the Arts and Crafts Movement in Surrey exists to celebrate
and foster interest in all forms of art, architecture and design of 'The
Arts and Crafts Era' - the period from 1870 to 1930. The Society is concerned
with the conservation and awareness of works associated with the period
and is gathering together information such as publications, photographs
and drawings relating to this extraordinary period of creativity in Surrey.
The Society was formed in 1996 to act as a forum for those who share
this interest and enthusiasm. Members enjoy a programme of lectures, usually
held at the Watts Gallery at
Compton, study days and visits and receive the Society's newsletters. New
members are always welcome and there are plenty of opportunities to
assist with the Society's projects
for those who wish to.


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13 June |
Vann
Centenary: A CelebrationTo celebrate the centenary of the Caroe
family at Vann,
Hambledon, there will be a programme of lectures and a tour
of the house and gardens on Wednesday 30th July 2008. A flyer for
the event may be downloaded in PDF
format.
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30 May |
TV
program of interest - updated.In a programme to be broadcast
on Thursday 10 July at 8pm,
the Channel Five series The Property List will be looking
at the best places to find period homes in the UK, and Godalming
will be featured as the best place to find Arts and Crafts properties.
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20 May |
External events and appealsAppeal and exhibition - A £75,000
restoration project has been launched to restore the murals by Anna
Lea Merritt in
St Martin’s
Church, Blackheath designed by architect Charles Harrison Townsend.
Members of ACMS are invited to attend a reception and presentation
about the murals by Art Historian
Olive Maggs
in the Village Hall, Blackheath, Surrey on 18 June. Also an exhibition in
the Church The Story of the Patron, the Architect and the Artist
Touring Exhibition - Ancient Landscapes Pastoral Visions:
Samuel Palmer to the Ruralists with study day and talks by art
historian and exhibition curator Anne
Anderson at all venues:
Appeal for help from The Brooking Collection Dry and
secure storage, an equivalent space to 2-3 garages, is sought for
two years to safeguard architectural components until they can be
accommodated at Greenwich. If you can assist or have suggestions
for possible locations, please contact Charles Brooking: 01483 274208
Exhibition 31 May - 5 July Watercolour Through the
Ages: Works from the Borough Collection, including Helen Allingham,
at Guildford House Gallery,
Guildford 01483 444742
Exhibition until 13 December Makers & Movers at
Crafts Study Centre, Farnham
01252 891450
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13 April |
Advance details of the autumn lectures and events are now available
on the diary page. |
12 April |
The
Annual General Meeting for the Arts
and Crafts Movement in Surrey will be held on Wednesday 14 May 2008
at the
Tilford Institute.It will be followed by a lecture by Robin
Stannard on Thackeray Turner.
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21 March |
Radio
program of interest.BBC Radio 4 starting Monday 24th March
15:45 to 16:00
Laurence
Llewelyn Bowen's History of Home.
Episode 1, Mr Voysey: The Architect of Middle England
was recorded at Norney Grange with Wendy Hitchmough and Russell
Clapshaw discussing Voysey with Llewelyn Bowen.
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1 March |
ACMS
members Chris and Jenny
Vickers invite you into their home for their Spring Exhibition
of Arts & Crafts Furniture and Metalwork, with designs by CFA Voysey,
Ernest Gimson and Norman Jewson.The
Artistic House Selling Exhibition, March 7th - 16th 2008, 10am
- 4pm
Tel: 01373 467897 or email:
Chris Vickers
for further information.
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1 March |
Details
of the spring events are now available on the
diary page. |
10 February |
The
Society is considering reviving the Newsletter, please let us know
your views on the preferred format by completing the
on-line survey. |
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