Open Call: Out of the Blue Summer Exhibition
From Lana Del Ray to Joni Mitchell, Blue has long been an evocative colour provoking mystery, mood, and tone in Western pop. culture.
Blue can also symbolise links to spiritual realms, from the blue skins of Hindu deities Vishnu, Krishna & Rama representing the vastness of ocean and sky, the sacred colour ‘Mayan Blue’ representing rain, fertility and divinity; to the divine blue hair of Buddha in Tibetan culture.
Out of the Blue conjures the all encompassing swell of the world’s oceans to our planet’s place in an infinite universe - full of possibilities. An unexpected visit from a friend, a change in our everyday routine, a moment in time to treasure. What does Out of the Blue conjure up for you?
Our annual Summer exhibition open call is now open. Submit your work via the form here/below/link in bio by Wednesday 1st July, along with a donation of £5 to take part.
Artworks can be in any medium and fits with the brief outlined above.
The exhibition runs Friday 31st July - Sunday 30th August, with a launch party on the opening night 6-8pm. Be sure to register for your free ticket.
If your work is selected, we will ask that you drop off your artwork or have it delivered to New House Art Space between Mon 20th July - Mon 27th July ready to be hung.
All artworks must be clearly labelled with your full name, title of the piece, price (if for sale),medium and contact tel so we may label your work accurately.
We cannot accept any artworks past Mon 27th July, so please do take this into consideration when applying.
Please note we cannot be responsible for any damage or loss to your work whilst it is in transit,storage or exhibited at New House Art Space.
Unless sold, all pieces must be collected between Sunday 30th August - Sunday 6th September. Please note we will be closed for the bank holiday on Monday 31st August. All artists must arrange the collection of their own pieces - New House cannot organise any posting of work under any circumstances (we’re a very small team!).
Taking action for your mental health: A journaling and mood board workshop
In this workshop, Brand and Integrity Manager at Happiful Kat Nicholls will explore what it means for us to take proactive action to support our mental health. After sharing more about her personal experiences with mental health and how writing has supported her, Kat will take participants through journaling prompts that explore the theme of taking action in this context and what this might look like for individuals. Happiful magazines will be available for some mood board work after the journaling session, making a visual representation of emerging actions noted in the journaling segment to cement promises made.
About the host:
Kat Nicholls is the Brand and Integrity Manager at Happiful, podcast host and Beat Eating Disorders volunteer. Following on from her own mental health difficulties, Kat has dedicated her career to helping people find the support they need to feel more content - whether that be through professional support or self-awareness work.
Outside of this work, Kat loves writing short stories, travelling and lazing on the sofa playing The Sims.
Connect with Kat on LinkedIn
About Happiful:
At Happiful our mission is to help create a happier, healthier and more sustainable society. This mission was born from two sisters struggling to find the right mental health support, believing there had to be a better way.
They founded Counselling Directory in 2005, a website connecting members of the public with professional therapists. Since then, more directories have joined the Happiful family, and we have over 30,000 wellbeing professionals in our network, including coaches, nutrition professionals and holistic practitioners.
Happiful magazine ties the network together, publishing stories that showcase the power of speaking up, finding community and getting the support you need.
This is one of our free events for Mental Health Awareness Month. (Although if you can a donation would be appreciated.)
Mosaic Clubhouse - Exhibition by Sam Ivin
Private View: Friday 22nd May 6-8pm
Part One: Quickly Collage, 1st May to 10th May
Audiences are invited to create and display their own collaging artwork, reflecting on their own interests and wellbeing. Prompted by a few questions, the general public have the opportunity to fill the Newhouse Art Space walls with their own colourful creations. Selected artwork will be featured later in month alongside the Mosaic Clubhouse exhibition.
Part Two: Mosaic Clubhouse, 20th May to 5th June
In 2018 Ivin created a series of collaborative portraits with members of Mosaic Clubhouse, a mental health service in Brixton, South London. Thanks to support from Guildford Philanthropy this work is now being exhibited for the first time at New House Art Space.
Mosaic Clubhouse aims to bring people with mental health issues out of isolation. The clubhouse approach to recovery emphasises community and co-production; it is deliberately understaffed so its members are encouraged to take part in the day-to-day running of the centre, enabling them to meet new people and build their confidence.
Through numerous visits, Ivin has created a series of collaborative collage portraits exploring members’ identities. Each person decorates their own portrait using images they feel best represent themselves, giving us an insight into their lives and time at Mosaic.
Sam Ivin is also hosting an event on the 7th May - Collage Portrait Workshop
Femme Films: Daisies
About Daisies
Věra Chytilová’s classic of surrealist cinema is the most adventurous and anarchic Czech movie of the 1960s. Two young women, both named Marie, revolt against a degenerate, decayed and oppressive society, attacking symbols of wealth and bourgeois culture. The Maries’ engage in a series of anarchic pranks and indulgent behavior as a form of rebellion against the conformist, patriarchal society they live in. The films narrative is loose and fragmented, with the characters gleefully defying logic and convention as they wreak havoc on social order, playing with food, men, and societal rules with reckless abandon.
Daisies is celebrated for its avant-garde style, characterized by bold visual experimentation, rapid editing, and surrealist imagery. Chytilová employed a wide range of cinematic techniques, including colour filters, collage effects, and abrupt changes in tone and style, to create a playful yet subversive critique of the emptiness and absurdity of consumerism and authoritarianism. The film also contains a strong feminist undercurrent, with the Maries refusal to conform to traditional female roles challenging the objectification and control of women in society. Instead of “realistically” portraying the female experience, the director moves into a surreal space in order to confront the absurd patriarchal fantasies that shape the surrounding reality. Marie and Marie are presented as hyperbolised images of femininity, dismantling the integrity of such representations.
Defiant feminist statement? Nihilistic, avant-garde comedy? Daisies remains a fascinating cinematic rollercoaster. Remarkable and refreshingly uncompromising, it continues to provoke, stimulate and entertain. Daisies is a riotous, punk-poem of a film that is both hilarious and mind-warpingly innovative, it has and continues to influence generations of filmmakers.
Reviews -
‘One of the Czech New Waves most revellious, irreverent and boundary-breaking talents... a vibrant innovator, whose uncompromising vision in a decidedly male-run industry made her known as the First Lady of Czech Cinema’ - Carmen Gray, BFI.
‘An amazing explosion of pop-art colours, absurdist humour and proto-feminist politics... It’s a trip, a surreal manifesto, a joy to behold’ - Sukhdev Sandhu, The Telegraph
‘My favourite Czech film and one of the most exhilarating stylistic and psychedelic eruptions of the 60s’ - Jonathan Rosenbaum
‘Freshly humorous and accessible… A surrealist comedy way ahead of its time’ - All Movie Guide
‘The film is as timeless as it is beautiful’ - About World Film
‘Chytilovás incendiary, surrealistic melée [...] remains one of the key films of the Czech New Wave and it does stand up rather well as a withering, form-bending critique of materialism, patriarchy and human annihilation’ - David Jenkins, Time Out
‘Extremely funny, witty and expertly-fashioned film… displays a remarkable control of filmic language, special effects, rhythm and sight gags’ - Variety
Cups and Conversation with Oakleaf
Come and have a coffee and a chat with the Oakleaf Enterprise team to hear about their work supporting wellbeing and mental health in the community. The team will also share their Cups & Conversations toolkit with you to take back to the office so you can run your own workplace wellbeing events: This toolkit includes discussion prompts, mental health tips, activities and stories from Oakleaf clients to inspire meaningful conversations.
Guests are welcome to enjoy a guided 10 mins recorded session by Aryanisha Lawes part of her ‘Less Stress, More Impact in 30 days’ too to help de-stress and relax.
This is a drop in event so no sign up required but those who book a space will have first access to the 10 mins recorded session by Aryanisha Lawes.
This is one of our free events for Mental Health Awareness Month. (Although if you can a donation would be appreciated.)
Being Seen and Heard
Being Seen and Heard - Without Changing Who You Are
About the workshop
Most people are told that being seen and heard, especially at work, comes down to confidence, personality, or simply speaking up more. In reality, it’s more complex than that.
This session explores why good work is often overlooked, how visibility and influence actually work in practice, and what it takes to show up authentically—without forcing confidence or becoming someone you’re not.
Designed as a taster session, it offers an introduction to some of the key psychological dynamics that shape how we are perceived and recognised at work. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how visibility really works, along with two or three practical ways to communicate your ideas and contributions so they land more effectively—without changing who you are.
About Edel Holliday-Quinn
Edel Holliday-Quinn is a registered occupational psychologist and doctoral researcher specialising in leadership, behaviour, and performance at work. She is the founder of the Centre for Leadership Psychology and WorkMind.
WorkMind is a platform designed to support individuals navigating their careers using evidence-based psychological approaches. It focuses on how people actually think, behave, and progress in real-world work environments—offering coaching, workshops, and tools that help individuals build clarity, confidence, and visibility, and ultimately thrive at work.
This is one of our free events for Mental Health Awareness Month. (Although if you can a donation would be appreciated.)
Guildford Coffee Club: Surrey Hills
Coffee Club is a relaxed and thoughtful Sunday gathering centred around coffee, connection, and mindful exploration. It brings together curious, open people who enjoy learning, conversation, and the simple fun of discovering something new.
Each Coffee Club session focuses on a different aspect of the coffee world, creating space for open dialogue and discovery. This might include exploring the story behind a particular roast, learning about brewing techniques, discussing coffee’s journey from origin to cup, hands-on discovery or simply tasting and reflecting together. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and informal, with time to engage at your own pace, share a laugh and truly connect with fellow coffee lovers.
This month we’re looking at: Surrey Hills
Once a month New House Art Space and Frida's Coffee host Guildford Coffee Club where you will be able to try new coffee and experiences.
Special Offer:
Buy 3 Guildford Coffee Club events up front and save £10!
SAOS Opening Reception
Surrey Artist Open Studios Opening Reception
The Summer Open Studios 2026 will run from 6 June-21 June, 11am-5pm daily.
Join us for the Opening Reception of the Surrey Artist Open Studios at New House Art Space to celebrate the local artists taking part in this year’s Open Studios. Come meet some of the artists and have the opportunity to talk to them about their work in a relaxed environment.
Drink & Draw Theme: Oceans Deep
Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner artist while sipping on a delicious cup of coffee.
Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival
Vision
To create a creative home within the Arts House where the ritual of coffee connects people, celebrates local diversity, and every culture finds a seat at the table.
Mission
We celebrate coffee as more than a beverage — it is a bridge between worlds. By bringing the heritage of global coffee-growing communities into our local arts scene, we create an inviting space where art, music, and conversation meet. Through hands-on workshops and the craft of the brew, we invite people to discover, learn, and connect — creating a place where they don't just visit, they belong.
Brew. Bond. Belong.
A one-day event bringing together the specialty coffee community, local makers, cultural organisations, and curious people from across Guildford and Surrey.
The workshops
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About the session
Start your festival Sunday with something worth waking up for.
On Sunday 7th June, we’re welcoming Willem — founder of Juthan Chocolate — to the Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival for an immersive guided tasting session.
Willem grew up in South Africa, where he learned early to value the unseen work behind every harvest. That perspective is at the heart of Juthan — and at the heart of this session. Based in Surrey, Juthan is a true bean-to-bar maker, meaning every step — from sourcing raw cacao to crafting the finished bar — is handled with care and intention. The brand’s dedication to the craft has won multiple national awards, including Great British Food Gold and Great Taste.
This is an introduction to chocolate beyond the expected. Willem will walk you through the journey from cacao bean to finished bar, exploring the subtle decisions that shape flavour at every stage: how the land and climate dictate the bean’s profile; how heat is used to unlock or refine complexity; and why mouthfeel is a deliberate choice, not a given.
Much like specialty coffee, craft chocolate is deeply connected to origin, process, and flavour. If you care about what’s in your cup, you’ll find the same world waiting in the bar.
There will be space to taste, reflect, and ask questions in a relaxed setting. Willem will also be at the Juthan stall throughout the day if you’d like to continue the conversation.
Later on Sunday at 14:00, Willem’s co-founder Karolina is hosting a separate session — Food Is Pleasure — exploring how attention and expectation shape the way we experience what we eat. While this morning session explores the craft of the maker, Karolina’s afternoon session explores the experience of the eater. Both ticketed separately.
About Willem
Willem is a Surrey-based bean-to-bar maker crafting small-batch chocolate from ethically sourced cacao. Growing up in South Africa, he developed a deep respect for the unseen work behind every harvest — a value that shapes every bar Juthan makes and every session he leads.
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About the session
Some coffee tells you where it’s from. Esnayder’s coffee takes you there.
On Sunday 7th June, we’re welcoming Esnayder Cuartas-Alvarez — founder of Sabor Coffee — to the Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival for a session that is part tasting, part personal history.
Sabor Coffee is a specialty importer rooted in the rural heart of Colombia’s coffee region. Esnayder grew up on Finca Las Cruces in Quinchia — land his family has farmed for more than 70 years. Now fully organic and sustainable, Sabor brings coffee directly to the UK from the family farm and from carefully selected neighbours — people Esnayder knows and trusts. This is direct trade in the most literal sense. No intermediaries. No distance.
From the Farm to Your Cup is a 60-minute sensory journey through the life of a coffee bean — told by the man who grew it. You’ll see, smell, and handle the coffee at each stage of its journey — from the raw green bean to the finished roast. You’ll hear about the realities of the harvest, life at altitude in the Colombian hills, and Esnayder’s own path from Quinchia to the UK.
It’s a rare chance to meet the person behind the harvest, and to understand what it really takes to get coffee from the plant to your cup.
No experience required. Just come curious.
About Esnayder
Esnayder grew up on Finca Las Cruces in Quinchia, Colombia — land his family has farmed for more than 70 years. He took over in 2005, shortly before his father passed away, transforming its practices into a fully organic, sustainable operation. Later, running a restaurant in London brought him deep into the city’s specialty coffee scene — and gave him a new lens on the crop he’d grown up with. Sabor was the natural next step: bringing coffee directly from the family farm, and from trusted neighbours, to the UK. For Esnayder, coffee has always been personal. This session is his chance to share why.
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Some roasteries make great coffee. Skylark makes great coffee — and gives every penny of their profit away.
On Sunday 7th June, we’re welcoming Tara from Skylark Coffee to the Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival for an intimate cupping session: a guided tasting journey through some of the most extraordinary specialty beans roasted in the South Downs.
Based at the foot of the South Downs, Skylark sources specialty coffee from around the world — blueberry-rich Ethiopians, jasmine-scented Colombians, juicy Indonesians — and roasts each one with real care and intention. What makes them extraordinary goes beyond the cup: 100% of Skylark’s profits go to charity, supporting ethical growers, environmental projects, and communities the coffee world has too often overlooked.
You may already know their beans. If you’re a regular at the much-loved Canopy Coffee here in Guildford, you’ve had a taste. Now’s your chance to experience them up close — with the people behind them.
A cupping is to coffee what a wine tasting is to wine: a structured, sensory journey through flavour, aroma, and story. Tara will guide you through a selection of Skylark’s finest, helping you notice what’s in the cup and understand why it’s there.
No experience required. Just curiosity — and a genuine love of something delicious.
This is the kind of session that changes the way you think about your morning cup.
About Tara
Tara came to Skylark four years ago after six and a half years managing a busy café — ready for a new chapter, and already deep in her love of coffee. She joined the team as a production worker, and has grown into her current role as Head Trainer and Accounts Manager: supporting Skylark’s café partners, developing people, and helping to build something that genuinely does good. What started as a career move became a vocation. Tara now spends her days working with great people, great coffee, and a roastery that measures its success not just in flavour — but in impact.
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About the session
Food is one of the simplest sources of pleasure we have. Yet many of us have learned to rush it, question it, or hold back from fully experiencing it — often with a quiet sense of guilt around enjoying it. Over time, pleasure becomes something we manage, rather than something we trust.
This session offers a different perspective.
On Sunday 7th June, we’re welcoming Karolina — nutritionist, eating-psychology coach and co-founder of Juthan Chocolate — to the Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival for a relaxed, seated session with open conversation and time to reflect.
Using coffee and chocolate as her theme, Karolina will gently explore how pleasure plays a role in both our experience of food and our overall wellbeing — and how attention, environment, and expectation shape the way we taste. Specialty coffee has taught us to slow down and notice. Craft chocolate works exactly the same way. This session brings both together as an invitation to do just that.
You’ll leave with a few simple, practical ideas — ways to slow down, taste more fully, and feel more satisfied. The kind that actually stick.
There will be space to taste, ask questions, and reflect in a calm and welcoming setting. Juthan will also be at the festival stall throughout the day if you’d like to explore further.
Juthan is a Surrey-made, award-winning craft chocolate brand — single-origin cacao, small-batch roasted, no emulsifiers, no shortcuts. The same philosophy that draws people to specialty coffee is at the heart of what Juthan does.
Earlier that morning at 09:30, Willem — Juthan’s founder — is hosting a separate session on the craft journey from bean to bar: origin, roast, and the subtle decisions that shape flavour. Two sessions, one story. Both ticketed separately.
About Karolina
Karolina is a registered nutritionist and eating-psychology coach whose work explores the relationship between food, pleasure, and wellbeing — helping people move away from control and guilt, and towards a more satisfying, balanced way of eating. She is also co-founder of Juthan Chocolate, a Surrey-based, award-winning craft chocolate brand built on the same principles she brings to her practice. Her sessions are practical, grounded, and free of wellness jargon. Just good thinking about something we all do every day.
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End your festival Sunday with something that might just surprise you.
On Sunday 7th June, we’re welcoming Chris from Cannon Coffee Roasters and Elkan from Rubia Café for the final coffee session of the day — a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood corners of the coffee world: decaf.
Cannon was founded in Guildford in 2021 by Chris, who set out to do things differently — roasting with care, consistency, and a genuine respect for the bean. Operating from their roastery in Clay Lane, they roast small batches with painstaking attention to profile, because they believe every coffee deserves to be the best version of itself. Decaf is no exception.
Chris will walk you through the surprisingly rich history of decaf and the science of how caffeine is actually removed — and yes, where it goes. Meanwhile Elkan will be brewing throughout, working through a range of decafs processed by different methods, before walking you through his own approach to extraction.
And of course, you’ll taste. Because the most convincing argument for good decaf is drinking it.
There will be space to ask questions, share thoughts, and take your time — in a relaxed, small-group setting of 10–12 guests.
The 17:00 slot is no accident. Talking about — and drinking — decaf as the day winds down felt exactly right. We think you’ll agree.
If you’d like to close the evening more gently still, join us afterwards for a guided Qigong session at 18:30 — a grounding end to the day. Ticketed separately.
About Chris
Chris founded Cannon in Guildford in 2021 after a decade in the specialty coffee industry, with a clear ambition: to roast authentically, consistently, and without compromise. His background spans roasting, espresso machine engineering, and café consulting — working closely with cafés and businesses to improve coffee quality from green sourcing through to the final cup.
About Elkan
Elkan comes to coffee from a chemistry background, with a focus on precision brewing and extraction. He runs Rubia Café, based inside Bike Bros in Guildford — a spot built around dialling in great coffee and sourcing standout beans from some of the world’s best roasters. For this session, he brings both the scientific rigour and the curiosity that makes decaf such a fascinating subject.
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The perfect way to close a festival Sunday.
We’ll end the Guildford Coffee & Culture Festival at 18:30 with a guided Qigong session in the main room — calm, intentional, and open to everyone.
About Qigong
Qigong (pronounced chee-gung) is an ancient Chinese system of coordinated movement, breathing, and meditation, often described as “meditation in motion.” Rooted in traditions thousands of years old, it is designed to cultivate and balance Qi — vital energy — supporting overall health and focus.
The Session
After a day of tasting and conversation, this session offers space to slow down and reset. Through simple, flowing movements and steady breath, Devdan will guide you through a gentle practice that needs no prior experience and asks nothing of you but your presence.
Suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
About Devdan Sen | Qigong & Tai Chi Teacher
Devdan Sen has practised Tai Chi since the early 1980s and trained within the Lim School of Martial Arts since the mid-1990s. He teaches traditional Yang-style Tai Chi and Qigong with a grounded, accessible approach — making both practices genuinely available to all levels. He currently runs courses at the Guildford Institute for those wishing to deepen their practice.
The workshops will book up quick so secure you space by booking below.
The Wonder of Self-Belief
A talk and workshop on confidence, self-belief and finding your way back to you.
What if confidence isn't something you find, but something you practise? In this two-hour session, Judy takes you on a journey through her own story of self-belief: the wobbles, the breakthroughs, and the Post-it notes that got her through. Her 30-minute talk is disarmingly honest. The 90-minute interactive workshop that follows gives you space to do what we rarely make time for, a check in with yourself, and reconnect with who you really are, and remember what you're capable of. You'll leave with practical tools, fresh clarity, and the quiet confidence that comes from paying attention to yourself again. No fixing required. Just curiosity. Because you are not lost. You are exactly where you need to be.
You already have what it takes.
Judy Andrews FRSA is a creative director, hand-drawn typographer, writer and self-belief mentor with nearly 25 years of helping people and brands find their voice, and the courage to use it. She is the author of Wonder Journey Joy.
Paper Cutting workshop by Steve xoh
Step into the wonderfully strange world of artist Steve Xoh in this playful, hands-on workshop that blends creativity, curiosity, and a touch of the unexpected.
Known for his bold black-and-white drawings, vibrant paintings, and imaginative conceptual projects like “(Not a) Lost Cat” and the world’s first silent podcast, Steve Xoh invites you to explore your own ideas in a relaxed, experimental setting.
Across this two-hour session, you’ll begin at NHAS before heading for a short burst of “field work,” gathering inspiration from the world around you, then returning to transform your discoveries into your own unique creations. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just feeling curious, this workshop is all about embracing not quite knowing what you’re doing—and enjoying it.
Steve Xoh has exhibited internationally (even alongside Pablo Picasso and David Shrigley), created work across all seven continents, and authored the brilliantly odd What the February?! 108 weird creative challenges for humans. Now’s your chance to make something equally unexpected.
All materials are provided. Children are very welcome but must be supervised by an adult due to the use of scalpels (scissors will also be available).
Guildford's Big Green Day: Collage Workshop with Kirsty Mcnay
Have you ever noticed all the colours, patterns, words and pictures on different sorts of packaging that we so often throw away or send for recycling?
They can be awesome and if you combine them together, they can create even more awesome works of art!
As part of Guildford’s Big Green Day on Sunday 14th June, local collage artist Kirsty McNay will be at New House Art Space between 11am and 5pm to show you how to create collages from all sorts of packaging. Kirsty will help you combine pieces to create different artistic styles like landscapes, abstract art or even still life. So come along, give some packaging a new purpose and take home your own unique piece of art.
Children and adults are all very welcome. Drop in throughout the day or book ahead at … £8 per person.
You can see Kirsty’s own collage art on Instagram @kirsty.mcnay
This is a drop in events but it is advised that you book your place in advance.
Screenprinting with Jule Mallet
A gentle introduction to the joys of screenprint.
Using a silkscreen with a pre exposed image participants will be taught how to use a squeege and pull a print. Once dry this print can be embellished using meditative colouring in your own personal style.
Prints can be further embellished at home and can be enjoyed as an artwork for display or cut to create unique greetings cards or gift tags.
No experience neccesary and suited to all ages. Children will need to be accompanied by an adult.
We will be using acrylic inks which will stain clothing so dress accordingly.
During printing, Jule will be able to offer advice on how you can screenprint at home.
This is one of our free events for Mental Health Awareness Month. (Although if you can a donation to either us or the artist would be appreciated.)
In Conversation With Judy Andrews and Liana Fricker
In conversation with Judy Andrews - author of Wonder Journey Joy, on how a daily habit of Post-it note positivity became a book, and why small creative acts matter more than you think. Hosted by Liana Fricker.
As part of our programme for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re offering this event on a pay-what-you-can basis to help make it accessible to everyone.
eh.vree.bo.dee - Year 1 BA Fine Art + Photography from UCA Farnham
Year 1 BA Fine Art + Photography from UCA Farnham will he holding their end of year exhibition ‘eh.vree.bo.dee’ at New House Art Space in Guildford.
Show runs from Weds 13th – Sun 17th May (Weds - Fri 7am - 5pm + Sat - Sun 9am - 5pm).
There is a Private View for artists, friends and family on Tuesday 12th May 5 - 8pm.
Please do join us to raise a glass and see what the students been up to over the past few months!
Northern Wind Community Walk: River Wey
Join Us for Our Next Northern Wind Community Walk: River Wey
Join us for a community walk starting from Guildford High Street at the Surrey Scholar statue in Guildford. We’ll drop down to the River Wey and follow its winding, tree-lined paths toward Godalming, taking in peaceful waters, open stretches, and pockets of hidden beauty along the way.
Along the route, there’ll be plenty of time to chat, take it all in, and connect with fellow walkers, with a relaxed, feel-good pace that makes the most of being outdoors together. Once we reach Godalming, we’ll hop on the train back to Guildford, before finishing with coffee and conversation at Frida’s Coffee House.
📍 Meet-up: The Surrey Scholar statue (50 High Street, Guildford, GU1 3ES)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Date: Sunday 10th May, 2026
🥾 Walk type: Riverside walk, flat and easy-going
📏 Distance: 8–9 km
⛰️ Elevation gain: Minimal
⏱️ Estimated time: 2–2.5 hours
Sign-Up & Waiver
Please make sure to sign up to the event using the link above.
Before attending, all participants must also complete the waiver form linked below.
Walk highlights
Peaceful river paths, tree-lined trails, open stretches along the River Wey, and a relaxed, sociable finish with coffee and conversation.
Route overview
Starting from Guildford High Street, we’ll make our way down to the River Wey and follow its winding paths toward Godalming. The route is mostly flat and easy-going, making it ideal for a gentle stroll, a light run, or bringing dogs along. Once we reach Godalming, we’ll catch the train back to Guildford, finishing at Frida’s Coffee House for coffee and conversation.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate layers, snacks, and water. The path can be muddy in places if it’s been raining.
Important information
By taking part in this Northern Wind community hike, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk. Please take care on uneven paths, look after your health and belongings, and be mindful of fellow walkers as we explore together.
Collage Portrait Workshop with Sam Ivin
Sam Ivin’s exhibition will run throughout May during Mental Health Awareness Month.
This is the perfect opportunity to meet the artist as well as create something that parallels with his work. Attendees also have the opportunity to exhibit what they create in the workshop as part of May’s exhibition.
The exhibition will run 1st-10th May and the 20th May - 5th June.
Please book your free place below. Once you have reserved your place someone will contact you with how to submit the following before the event:
A headshot of yourself (or a friend or family member) on a plain background.
10-20 images that are important or meaningful to you.
All other materials and prints are provided.
(please note that it is not essential that you send the above but it will add to the experience).
This is one of our free events for Mental Health Awareness Month. (Although if you can a donation would be appreciated.)
Drink & Draw Theme: Cyber Punk
Whether you're an experienced artist or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to unleash your inner artist while sipping on a delicious cup of coffee.
Guildford Coffee Club: Outpost Coffee
Coffee Club is a relaxed and thoughtful Sunday gathering centred around coffee, connection, and mindful exploration. It brings together curious, open people who enjoy learning, conversation, and the simple fun of discovering something new.
Each Coffee Club session focuses on a different aspect of the coffee world, creating space for open dialogue and discovery. This might include exploring the story behind a particular roast, learning about brewing techniques, discussing coffee’s journey from origin to cup, hands-on discoveryor simply tasting and reflecting together. The atmosphere is calm, welcoming, and informal, with time to engage at your own pace, share a laugh and truly connect with fellow coffee lovers.
This month we’re looking at: Outpost Coffee
Ever wondered how processing shapes flavour? You’ll taste the answer.
Join us on Sunday, 26th April, as we welcome Jamie from outpost coffee roasters back to his home turf in Guildford.
Jamie will be leading an exclusive, hands-on cupping session focusing on processing methods. We’ll be tasting washed, natural, and experimental lots side-by-side to explore exactly how the journey from cherry to bean defines the profile in your cup. Whether you're a professional barista or just a curious coffee lover, this is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the UK’s most exciting roasters.
New to the club? Use code FIRSTTIME at checkout for a special discount.
Once a month New House Art Space and Frida's Coffee host Guildford Coffee Club where you will be able to try new coffee and experiences.
Special Offer:
Buy 3 Guildford Coffee Club events up front and save £10!
Femme Films: Rye Lane (2023)
Join us this month for a screening of Raine Allen Miller's, Rye Lane (2023).
Femme Films is a volunteer run community cinema based in the Woking/Guildford area that aims to champion female-led films that go often overlooked in mainstream cinemas.
Rom-Com’s are so back!
Raine Allen Miller’s debut feature film Rye Lane (2023) follows two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London. Our protagonists Yas (Vivian Oparah) and Dom (David Jonsson) take us on a tour around the heart of South London as they get lost in conversation, thought and a slew of whacky shenanigans. Rye Lane oozes with an infectious energy making it almost impossible not to fall in love with it. Visually, this film is pure cinematic candy. Every frame is intentionally packed full of energetic, stylish and colourful sets with a background cast of humorously accurate everyday people. With Rye Lane, Raine Allen Miller deconstructs the well-worn genre of Rom-Coms to create something so uniquely fresh with dialogue so sharp and fast you catch new lines on every rewatch.
This film is truly a love letter to London.
A magnificent gem, an even better debut… How is this just a debut??
Doors will be open from 6:30pm with an introduction and short film (TBC) starting from 7pm with the feature film aiming to start by 7:30 the latest. Feel free to stick around and chat after the film finishes and share your thoughts!!
Light refreshments will be available. The paid Cafe will be open before the film to grab whatever drinks you want. Popcorn and sweets however will be available for free upon arrival!
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Resident Artists Exhibition
Another night spent in the woods looking for something that doesn't exist - Kazland.
Come and see some of our resident artists and team members work at this months Resident Artists Exhibition. Featuring works from:
Kazland
Charlie Cluff
House of Mahogany
Sandra Littlewood
Rosie Clear
Freddie Foreman
Transformation: Victoria Taylor
Transformation
A Lost British Artist Re-emerges After 40 Years
A contemporary of leading figures of the 1960s art scene and Royal College of Art graduate (1968), Taylor’s early promise faded as she withdrew from public life following personal tragedy. After profound loss, she chose never to exhibit her work again. Now living in a care home and unable to paint, her final wish was for her early works to be shown once more as Victoria Taylor, Transformation.
Discovered during a house clearance by her niece, some of the paintings are over 40 years old and represent the strongest surviving works from her abandoned home. It has taken several years to bring this exhibition together .
The Transformation series explores identity, otherness and metamorphosis through striking human and animal figures. The works are bold, confrontational and unmistakably original.
With the artist no longer able to create, these works form a rare and finite body of art.
Original artworks are for sale and range from £4,000–£10,000. Limited edition prints are in development and other items will also be available for purchase.
Transformation runs from 10 to 15 April. Join us for the opening reception Friday 10th April 7-9pm.
