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CRAFTS STUDY CENTRE
The Crafts Study Centre is a specialist
Come and be entertained in Surrey, where
university museum open free to the
public as well as a research centre of the
the best in theatre, film, comedy, dance, and music
University for the Creative Arts. The Centre’s
acclaimed collections include modern and
await you! Surrey has something to offer everyone, from
contemporary calligraphy, ceramics, textiles,
furniture and wood as well as makers’ diaries,
touring musicals and exhibitions, festive pantomimes
working notes and photographs dating from
the 1920s.
and live music to cutting edge drama,
Inspiring exhibitions and gallery talks by
leading artist-makers are held year round in
dance and stand-up talent.
our two galleries. We foster scholarship and
writing about modern and contemporary
craft through our website and publishing new
A host of popular performance venues cover the
books and monographs. We also host one
academic symposium a year. The Centre’s
county, including large theatres hosting superb
research library is available by appointment
for those interested in learning more about
West End productions as wel as more intimate arts
our collections.
venues in unique settings.
UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS,
FALKNER ROAD, FARNHAM, SURREY GU9 7DS
t > 01252 891450
Those interested in the visual arts can take
e > craftscentre@ucreative.ac.uk
advantage of a wide range of gal eries, both modern
w > www.csc.ucreative.ac.uk
opening times >
and traditional, and even an outdoor sculpture park
Tues - Fri 10:00 - 17:00
Sat 10:00 - 16:00
set in mature woodland. There are various arts festivals
admission >
FREE
throughout the year and some hands-on art workshops if
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you want to get creative yourself.
Look out for the county-wide Surrey Artist’s Open
Studios in June, music and book festivals, Guilfest,
and the Arts Alive Festival.
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