Watts Gallery, Foyle Pottery Studio & Artist in Residence Studio

- Snow dough & Snowscapes- Clay Robins- Father Christmas- Art for All Christmas Tree- Pop-up Catering- Festive Music

Watts Studios, Limnerslease & Clore Learning Studio

- Orange Pomanders- Christmas Cards & Wrapping Paper- Angel Decorations- 12 Days of Christmas Trail- Pop-up Catering- Festive Music

Watts Chapel

Visitor Centre, Shop & Watts Contemporary Gallery

- Artist Demonstration (Sat only)

- 12 Days of Christmas Trail- Christmas Shopping- In Print: British Landscapes selling exhibition

Toilets

Parking

We regret that Limnerslease House, Watts Chapel and Watts

Contemporary Gallery are not currently wheelchair accessible.

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The Tea Shop& Old Kiln

Craft Stalls

To Morris & Stevens

Nursery Parking

Please note there is a park and ride service returning to the Nursery. Gate closes at 4.30pm

Park and ride pick up and drop off

Limnerslease Woodlands - Christmas Baubles

MAKE FESTIVE CRAFTSTake home your handmade crafts

Drop in 10.30am – 4pmChildren must be accompaniedActivities are expected to be busy, limited space available.

Christmas Cards & Wrapping PaperClore Learning StudioTake inspiration from Mary Watts to make stamp-printed Christmas cards and wrapping paper. The custom of sending Christmas Cards was started in Victorian times by Sir Henry Cole.

Orange PomandersLimnersleaseEnjoy the festive scent of oranges and cloves while making this traditional Victorian decoration.

Snow dough & SnowscapesArtist in Residence StudioToddlers will enjoy making a snowman or just having a play with soft and mouldable snow dough and adding to a giant wintery scene of the Artists’ Village.

Clay RobinsFoyle Pottery StudioMary Watts taught pottery skills to local people and robins feature in her designs. Make a festive clay robin decoration to take home.

Angel DecorationsAvailable from Limnerslease and The Tea ShopColour in a beautiful angel inspired by the Watts Chapel interior.

Christmas BaublesLimnerslease WoodlandDecorate craft baubles with patterned paper, stickers, glitter and gems, inspired by the ornate baubles favoured by the Victorians.

Victorian Christmas WeekendSaturday 25 & Sunday 26 November 2017, 10.30am - 4pmKids go FREE (16 & under) | Activities free with admission

All activities are free with admission. Watts Gallery Trust is a charity that receives no regular government funding. To help enable us to keep offering free children’s admission we kindly ask for a £1 donation for each activity. Thank you for your generosity.

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ACTIVITIES

Artist Demonstration Watts Contemporary GalleryArtist Demo Drop-in, 11am-2pm Saturday only Meet artist Jennifer Jokhoo who will be demonstrating the printmaking technique of Linocut. Jennifer is one of the artists featured in the Watts Contemporary exhibition In Print: British Landscapes.

Father Christmas Watts Gallery10.30, 11.00, 11.30am, 12.30, 1.30, 2.30 & 3.30pm. Performances are approx. 15 minsIn the atmospheric Watts Gallery, Meet our Victorian Father Christmas and hear his Christmas tales.

OUTDOORS

12 Days of Christmas TrailCollect from the Visitor Centre or Watts StudiosSearch out the 12 Days of Christmas, hidden throughout the Artists’ Village.

Verey Winter IlluminationsOutside The Tea ShopWatts Gallery Trust is very grateful to Emma Verey for her continued support of the Verey Winter Illuminations.

Art for All Christmas TreeWatts Gallery LawnSee our Christmas tree trimmed with decorations made by Art for All learning programme participants.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS & FESTIVE MUSIC

Performed by local choir and music groups

SaturdayMary Watts Gallery at Watts Studios 12pm Chiddingfold Flute Group

Watts Gallery Lawn 12pmGodalming Jazz Choir

Watts Gallery 12pm, 1pm & 2pmPiano by Ginny

Mary Watts Gallery at Watts Studios 1pmChiddingfold Flute Group

Limnerslease Lawn 2pmGuildford Chamber Choir

Watts Gallery 3pmGuildford Chamber Choir

SundayLimnerslease Lawn 12pmIn Accord Watts Gallery 12pmBlackwater Valley Wind Quintet

Watts Gallery Lawn 1pmIn Accord

Mary Watts Gallery at Watts Studios 1pmBlackwater Valley Wind Quintet

Watts Gallery 2pmRowledge Community Choir

Limnerslease Lawn 2pmSurrey Heath Singers

Watts Gallery 3pmRowledge Community Choir

SHOPPING

Christmas Shopping Drop in to the Shop to buy original decorations, gifts and stocking fillers for all the family.

Watts Contemporary GalleryBuy Affordable Art in our Watts Contemporary Gallery. In Print: British Landscapes features some of the foremost British printmakers of today. All art works are for sale.

Craft MarketVisit the craft stalls and support local makers and artisans. Buy unique handcrafted gifts including jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glassware and festive bakes.

FOOD & DRINK

The Tea ShopVisit our award-winning Tea Shop for a festive menu. Enjoy a delicious lunch, homemade scones and cake. Festive treats include christmas pudding. A children’s menu is also available.

Pop-up Marquees Watts Gallery Lawn & outside Watts StudiosServing homemade pumpkin soup, mulled wine and warm mince pies.

What a wonderful Christmas day. Our happy little

household give us kindly greeting. The day is lovely.

Monday 25 December 1893. The Diary of Mary Watts, 1887-1904.

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Thank you to everyone who has supported this event and to those who have given their time and generous donations. With thanks to our volunteers, choirs and music groups, Guildford District and Godalming Woolsack Rotary Clubs, Squires Garden Centre and other suppliers.

Get your donation doubled during the Big Give to introduce thousands of disadvantaged members of the community to the joys of art.

You can donate by visiting our website. Follow the link on our homepage between 12pm Tuesday 28th November to - 12pm Tuesday 5th December.

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