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.
Resident Artists Exhibition
Another night spent in the woods looking for something that doesn't exist - Kazland.
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!
Make sure to follow us on Instagram- @Femmefilmscinema , for more updates!!
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 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: Outpost Coffee
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!
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.
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.