Dimbola Museum and Galleries

Christmas Cards

2011-09-22T06:48:00.000-07:00

We have a new range of Christmas Cards on sale in the Museum shop. Come and buy your cards from us, and void the rush in town.

Launch of the new Andy Billups album, Afton Belle

2011-08-18T07:50:00.000-07:00

Robyn Hitchcock Concert

2011-08-18T07:43:00.001-07:00

We are delighted to confirm that Robyn Hitchcock will play an intimate concert at Dimbola on Sunday, August 21st. The concert will commence at 7.00pm, and as part of the evening there will be an exhibition in the tearoom by Charlotte Johannes of her illustrations of the local legend The Loavelly Sisters. Robyn - a former resident of Yarmouth - is revered for his melodic and intensely humourous songwriting. His fans adore him primarily for the performance of his songs. During his engaging concerts, Robyn takes the audience on a joyride of sinister humour and spell-binding melody. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see him on the Island. The evening will be dedicated to the memory of Julia Darling. the late poet and author who was born on August 21st in 1956.
Tickets for the concert are £10.00 each and can be booked by phoning 01983-730930.

2011-07-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

We are delighted to confirm that Robyn Hitchcock will play an intimate concert at Dimbola Lodge,on Sunday, August 21st. The concert will commence at 7.00pm, and as part of the evening there will be an exhibtion by Charlotte Johannes of her illustrations of the local legend The Loavelly Sisters.
The evening is dedicated to the memory of Julia Darling, the poet and author who was born on August 21st in 1956

FELTING matters...: Latest Workshop News...

2011-05-24T07:31:00.000-07:00

FELTING matters...: Latest Workshop News...: "An exciting new craft shop opened this week on the island... OLIVEN, The Patchwork Café, situated in Newport High Street, right in the centr..."

FELTING matters...: "Felting for Fun…"

2011-05-24T07:30:00.000-07:00

FELTING matters...: "Felting for Fun…": "Following the success of the first feltmaking workshop held at Dimbola I'm really delighted to say that I've been invited back for some mor..."

Silent Auction 13th May 2011

2011-05-19T03:13:00.000-07:00

The Silent Auction held at Dimbola on Friday May 13th was a huge success, thanks to all the hard work that was put in by Alisson, Shirley, Claire and the team. We raised the grand total of £2,200, which is amazing, so a BIG 'Thank You' to everyone that helped, donated items for auction, and all those that came on the night to support us.

Peacock Angell Concert

2011-05-03T06:44:00.001-07:00

Peacock Angell

Dimbola Lodge

Sunday, May 29th 2011 at 8.00pm

Tickets £10.00 each, available from Dimbola Lodge or phone 01983-730930.

The next concert at Dimbola to be organized in partnership with Vaguely Sunny features the eclectic duo Peacock Angell - namely Ruth Angell and Sid Peacock.

Violin player;/guitarist/singer Ruth Angell is well known to Island audiences. Ruth is a member of Ashley Hutchings Rainbow Chasers who first came to the Island in 2007 to play a sell-out concert at Quay Arts. The band returned to the Quay the following year, and during that visit they also performed an intimate gig in the library at Farringford. Ruth has a very keen interest in setting Tennyson's poetry to music, and as a result of that she and Sid were invited to perform at some songs after dinner at the Tennyson Bi-Centennial celebration at Farringford in 2009. Later that year, Ruth returned to the Island , playing fiddle for the Welsh band Mabon at their Quay Arts gig. That performance is now avilable on DVD.

Sid Peacock is from Bangor in Northern Ireland. He works actively as a composer, producer and educator. Whilst Ruth;s influences mainly come from folk and classical music, Sid's are drawn more from jazz and blues.

As a result, we can expect a very diverse range of songs and tunes at the concert - everything from Irish jigs to more sensitive and reflective pieces, as well as some thoughtful arrangements of Tennyson's poetry.

Take 'Tea With The Stars' Larry Ellis' exhibition.

2011-04-19T03:34:00.000-07:00

With Beatle-mania and the Swinging Sixties scene in London about to explode, 1963 was a very good time for Press Photographer Larry Ellis to be joining the ranks of the Fleet Street ‘snapper’. A rolling Photographic Exhibition is taking place in the Cameron Tearooms at Dimbola Museum and Galleries, 22nd April - 5th May 2011.

sunshine

2011-03-08T11:29:00.000-08:00

It was lovely sitting in the garden at Dimbola today,the sun was warm and the cake was excellent,as always.

Greek Evening

2011-02-24T04:59:00.000-08:00

After our very successful Italian and Indian themed evenings the next evening at the Cameron Tearooms, Dimbola Museum and Galleries, is a Greek Evening. It will be held on Friday 18th March, 7.30pm for 8pm. For further details please contact Alisson on 01983 756814, bookings are now being taken.

Quiz Night in aid of Dimbola.

2011-02-15T06:15:00.000-08:00

A Quiz Night is being held at the White Lion, Arreton, in aid if Dimbola Museum & Galleries, It starts at 8pm on Sunday 20th February. Please come along and support us. All welcome.

'Felting'

2011-01-29T04:36:00.000-08:00

'Softly softly...first steps to felting'.

This Taster Session is being held at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on Thursday 31st March 10 - 4pm. The tutor is Gillian Chapman, and the cost is £25. Please contact Dimbola or shirleyiow2@hotmail.com for more information, or to book a place. Tea and coffee is offered, tea room has an excellent lunchtime menu or you can bring a packed lunch with you. Could you also bring a small towel and an apron all other materials are provided.

'Calligraphy'

2011-01-29T04:32:00.000-08:00

'Learn the art of beautiful writing'.

This Taster Session is being held at Dimbola Museum and Galleries on Wednesday 30th March 10 - 4pm. The tutor will be Jan Grossmith, and the cost £25. Tea, coffee provided, bring a packed lunch or our tea room has an excellent lunchtime menu. Please contact Dimbola or email shirleyiow2@hotmail.com for more information, or to book a place. All materials are provided.
Places are going fast for this session.

'Quilting'

2011-01-29T04:28:00.000-08:00

'Stitch your patchwork of ideas together'

This Taster session is being held at Dimbola Museum and Galleries, on Thursday 24th March, 10 - 4pm. The tutor will be Nava Young, and the cost is £25. Please contact Dimbola or email her at shirleyiow2@hotmail.com for more information or to book a place, All material is proved unless you have a piece of work or
material that you would like to finish or use.
Coffee and tea are provided and the tea room has an excellent lunchtime menu, or you can bring along a lunch.

'Still Life'

2011-01-29T04:25:00.000-08:00

'Drawing for the petrified'.
This Taster Session is being held on Wednesday 23rd march, and the tutor is Barry Ecuyer. The cost is £25. Please contact Dimbola or email her at shirleyiow2@hotmail.com for more information, or to book a place.
Barry ensures me that this will be a fun session and that it will be an allsorts of ideas and inspiration.
Coffee and tea will be provided and the tea room has an excellent lunchtime menu or you can bring your own packed lunch. Could you bring with you a pencil and sketch pad.

Creative Embroidery

2011-01-29T04:22:00.000-08:00

Creative Embroidery

'Create your own inspirational, creative embroidered cards'. This is the second of our Taster Workshops, and is being held at Dimbola on Thursday 17th March, 10 - 4pm. The tutor for this session is Felicity Wareham, and the cost is £25. Please contact Dimbola or email her at shirleyiow2@hotmail.com, for more information, or to book a place. Could you bring with you scissors and needles all other materials are provided
Coffee and tea will be provided and the tea room offers a selection of lunches but please if you would like bring a packed lunch.

'Creative Writing'

2011-01-29T04:17:00.000-08:00

'Enjoy a day of writing in the inspiring setting of Dimbola'

Dimbola Museum & Galleries are holding a series of Taster Workshops during March. The first one is 'Creative Writing', and will be held at Dimbola on Wednesday March 16th, from 10 - 4pm. The Tutor for this session is Lydia Fulleylove, and the cost is £25. Please contact Shirley Harman, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Dimbola for more information, and to book places.
Lydia will be using the setting of Dimbola and its views to help inspire you.
Tea and coffee will be provided the tea room has an excellent lunchtime menu or bring you own lunch.

Could you also bring along a pencil/pen, and notebook.

Koo Stark Exhibition

2011-01-25T08:24:00.001-08:00

Silent Auction

2011-01-25T08:21:00.000-08:00

Dimbola Museum & Galleries are holding a fund raising Silent Auction on Friday 13th May 2011. So come along and make a bid on some of the great lots that are on offer. If you have an item that you would like to donate to the Auction, please contact Kimberley Piggott on kimberely.piggott@dimbola.co.uk.

Mark Sadan Exhibition

2011-01-25T08:14:00.001-08:00

Keith Wilson Exhibition

2011-01-25T06:18:00.000-08:00

Dimbola Museum and Galleries: Indian Evening

2011-01-18T02:55:00.000-08:00

Dimbola Museum and Galleries: Indian Evening: "The next themed evening at the Cameron Tearooms, Dimbola Museum & Galleries is an Indian Evening. It will be on Friday 11th February, at..."

Indian Evening

2011-01-18T02:53:00.000-08:00

The next themed evening at the Cameron Tearooms, Dimbola Museum & Galleries is an Indian Evening. It will be on Friday 11th February, at 7pm, please book early to avoid disappointment.

Life Drawing

2011-01-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

Life Drawing classes commence again on Monday 10th January It is a small friendly group of mixed abilities, and take place every Monday evening from 7 - 9pm. Block of 10 sessions - £60, each session - £7. Call Barry on 754167 for more information.

Themed Evenings

2011-01-04T03:47:00.000-08:00

Dimbola Tearoom will be holding the first of our themed evenings on Friday 14th January. It is an Italian Evening, and is already sold out. The themed evenings will be on the 2nd Friday of each month, so keep an eye open for the next one in February, and book early to avoid disappointment.

FELTING matters...: 'Artisans at Dimbola' : Connections with the Past…...

2010-12-23T04:02:00.000-08:00

FELTING matters...: 'Artisans at Dimbola' : Connections with the Past…...: "It was touch and go whether we would get to Dimbola for the Artisans Sale, but when Saturday morning arrived the snow had completely di..."

Craft Weekend

2010-12-09T06:08:00.001-08:00

There will be a Craft Weekend at Dimbola Museum & Galleries on 11th and 12th December 2010.