What's on at Sandham Memorial Chapel

Open Studios@Sandham

Come and see 10 different local artists' work all part of West Berkshire Open Studios in this very special setting. Talk to the artists about their creations, see what has inspired them and perhaps buy something special too.

Sun 20 May 2018

+ 11 other dates

11:00-16:00

First World War poetry readings

Come and listen to Jonathan Jones reading iconic First World War poetry throughout the day in the setting of this inspiring chapel created by Stanley Spencer.

Sun 03 Jun 2018

+ 6 other dates

11:00-17:00

Chapel Talks

Listen to the story behind one of the most important 20th century artists - Sir Stanley Spencer and how his dream of a "Holy Box" came to fruition.

Mon 04 Jun 2018

+ 3 other dates

11:00-13:00

Soldier - Exhibtion

A century after the end of the First World War the artist Robert Fitzmaurice will present a solo exhibition of paintings, prints and mixed media that considers the nature of the soldier from ancient times to the present day.

Fri 08 Jun 2018

+ 20 other dates

11:00-16:00

Drama: Stanley at the Beaufort War Hospital

" It's all in the paintings" a play about the daily life of the Beaufort hospital through the eyes of the artist Stanley Spencer who served there as a medical orderly, the staff and patients described through our paintings.

Fri 15 Jun 2018

+ 1 other date

18:15-19:30

Soldier & Poetry

In conjunction with the Soldier exhibition an afternoon of poetry and discussion with Adrian Blamires and Robert Fitzmaurice.

Sat 16 Jun 2018

15:30-17:00

Chapel Services

Join us for one of our monthly Services conducted by our Parish Rector.

Wed 20 Jun 2018

+ 4 other dates

10:15-10:45

In Arduis Fidelis (Faithful in Adversity)

An exhibition of artwork by Royal Army Medical Corps veterans

Wed 27 Jun 2018

+ 9 other dates

11:00-16:00

Talk: Mules and Stanley Spencer, connecting Salonika & Sandham

'The mules and the ears thereof gave a certain feel to the place'

Tue 17 Jul 2018

14:00-15:30

Papercraft Workshop

Learn about the artistic medium of paper craft and create beautiful cards and three dimensional projects.

Fri 20 Jul 2018

11:00-12:45

Painting with watercolour crystals

Working from a variety of still-life items you will create visually stunning artwork with this freeform method of super-highly-pigmented and unpredictable water based crystals.

Fri 20 Jul 2018

13:45-16:00

Silk painting workshop

Learn about the fabulous art of silk painting with a local artist.

Fri 10 Aug 2018

10:30-13:30

Hampshire Open Studios with Made in the Hood

Come and see the work of local artists and craftspeople in the beautiful setting of Sandham. Perhaps treat yourself or find a gift amongst the paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, glass and jewellery.

Sat 18 Aug 2018

+ 7 other dates

11:00-17:00

Christmas Wreath making workshop

Create your own Christmas wreath including different varieties of greenery and decorations.

Sat 08 Dec 2018

+ 1 other date

13:00-15:00

Christmas Service with local handbell ringing

Join us for our Christmas Service with festive tunes and carols by our local handbell ringers.

Wed 12 Dec 2018

11:00-12:00