The Red Brick Building

Touching the Essence: A Series of 3 Shiatsu Healing Workshops (Day 2)
2020-02-23 10:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | The Red Brick Building, Morland Road, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 9FT, United Kingdom
Touching the Essence
A Series of 3 Shiatsu Healing Workshops
With Michael Rose

Outlining a complete approach to ‘Sufi-Zen’ Shiatsu

Click here before 16th Februrary to book your space

Course Dates:
Sunday 16th February
Sunday 23th February
Sunday 15th March
10.30am – 4.30pm daily

Cost:
3 day series: £140
Deposit: £40
(Individual days may be booked by arrangement. Please contact Michael on the number below)

Booking Tickets:
Please purchase your Deposit ticket before purchasing the ‘Remaining Balance’ ticket, here. If you wish to pay the full amount in one go, you can purchase 1 Deposit ticket and 1 Remaining Balance ticket at the same time.

About:
Michael Rose initially studied Shiatsu with Yuichi Kawada, in London and Paris, and with Zen Master Reuho Yamada in San Francisco, before completing his studies with Master Shizuto Masunaga in Tokyo, where he received his graduate diploma in 1979.
He has been practising and teaching Shiatsu for over forty years, and was a founder member of the ‘Shiatsu Society’. His work is strongly influenced by the Sufi and Zen traditions, and by his practise of music and martial arts.
His major interest is in the development of the essential qualities of Shiatsu healing touch in relation to the five main ‘elemental’ qualities, from an extremely strong deep physical level, up to a subtle spiritual ‘heart’ level, integrating them into a holistic form, which is both enjoyable and clinically effective.

The workshops will include concentration on ‘essential qualities’ and their manifestation into a full range of techniques in all positions, integrating yin and yang, and exploring clinical applications.

Some experience of bodywork necessary. Please wear loose fitting, fully covering clothing, and bring a futon/floor mat.
Places limited.

For furhter information:
Please call Michael on 07403 444152

B.U Community Pop Up Shop - February
2020-02-23 10:00 - 13:00
B.U Community Pop Up Shop
Sustainable Fashion and Recycled Clothes

B.U’s popular monthly pop up shop will be brimming with gorgeous sustainable fashion and heaps of B.U bargains!
This is your chance to snap up some of the most stylish second-hand clothing around.
Expect a huge range of clothing and accessories for women, men and children at prices you’ll love! £2 clearance rails are a regular feature.

As well as shopping for sustainable fashion, you can also grab yourself some plastic-free shopping, courtesy of The Naked Pantry.

B.U is passionate about recycling clothes to help the fashion world and the planet become more sustainable; one item of clothing at a time.
Profits are donated to the Red Brick Building, to help keep the community project alive for everyone to enjoy.

Come and discover your new favourite outfit!

Monthly
10am – 1pm

Be the change.
Always B.U.

Touching the Essence: A Series of 3 Shiatsu Healing Workshops
2020-02-16 10:30 - 16:30
Touching the Essence
A Series of 3 Shiatsu Healing Workshops
With Michael Rose

Outlining a complete approach to ‘Sufi-Zen’ Shiatsu

Course Dates:
Sunday 16th February
Sunday 23th February
Sunday 15th March
10.30am – 4.30pm daily

Cost:
3 day series: £140
Deposit: £40
(Individual days may be booked by arrangement. Please contact Michael on the number below)

Booking Spaces:
Please purchase your Deposit ticket before purchasing the ‘Remaining Balance’ ticket. If you wish to pay the full amount in one go, you can purchase 1 Deposit ticket and 1 Remaining Balance ticket at the same time.
Scroll down for tickets.

About:
Michael Rose initially studied Shiatsu with Yuichi Kawada, in London and Paris, and with Zen Master Reuho Yamada in San Francisco, before completing his studies with Master Shizuto Masunaga in Tokyo, where he received his graduate diploma in 1979.
He has been practising and teaching Shiatsu for over forty years, and was a founder member of the ‘Shiatsu Society’. His work is strongly influenced by the Sufi and Zen traditions, and by his practise of music and martial arts.
His major interest is in the development of the essential qualities of Shiatsu healing touch in relation to the five main ‘elemental’ qualities, from an extremely strong deep physical level, up to a subtle spiritual ‘heart’ level, integrating them into a holistic form, which is both enjoyable and clinically effective.

The workshops will include concentration on ‘essential qualities’ and their manifestation into a full range of techniques in all positions, integrating yin and yang, and exploring clinical applications.

Some experience of bodywork necessary. Please wear loose fitting, fully covering clothing, and bring a futon/floor mat.
Places limited.

For furhter information:
Please call Michael on 07403 444152

Retrolicious: Valentine's Rave
2020-02-15 20:00 - 2020-02-16 01:00
Retrolicious presents
Valentine’s Rave

Retrolicious returns to welcome the 2020’s with the Valentine’s Rave!

A journey through Breakbeat, House and Drum n Bass, remixed with a spicy twist.

Featuring resident DJ’s:
Max Pashm and Red Squirrel

Saturday 15th February
8pm – 1am

Tickets
£6 limited Early Birds
£8 advance, available here
£10 on the door

18’s and over only

Valentine's Special
2020-02-14 20:00 - 2020-02-15 01:00
A Candle-Lit Valentine’s Special
With live music from Lou Lou

Romantic rearrangements of jazz, folk, soul and blues classics

Optional special Valentine food menu from Bocabar. Available to those with table tickets.
If you wish to have food on the night, please contact Bocabar in advance on 01458 440558 to make a food reservation.
Due to a high number of diners in the restaurant, please note that ordering food on the night may not be available without this prior reservation.

Friday 14th February
8pm – late

Tickets
£5 single (without table)
£8 per couple, with table

18s and over only

Thursday Night is Theatre Night - February
2020-02-13 20:00 - 22:00
Thursday Night is Theatre Night

A frothy mix of live performance, rehearsed readings and scratch events from professional theatre makers.
Love theatre or have an itch to perform? Come and present your own work; up to six slots available each night (please contact Richard to book). This is a great opportunity to discuss your creative work and get feedback.

Second Thursday of the Month
8pm – 10pm
Season one dates: 9th January, 13th February, 12th March, 9th April, 14th May, 11th June.

Entry
Entry is free, with donations gratefully received on the door to help cover running costs.

For more info and to discuss sharing your own work
Please contact Richard Crowe at redbrickrep@gmail.com at least two weeks before the event.

Sufi Sound Streams - February
2020-02-09 16:00 - 17:30
Sufi Sound Streams
Sufi meditation, chanting and music gatherings

At the Peace Flame, in the Event Space

The sessions will be lead by Mikail Rose who, as a follower of the Naqshbandi Sufi Order, has been leading Zikrs for over thirty years.

Experience the healing powers of the ‘Divine Names’, through the harmonising practice of ‘Remembrance’.
Polish the ‘Mirror of the Heart’. Open the Sacred Connection to the ‘Golden Chain of Transmission’.

Please wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing, bring a bottle of water, and a yearning heart…

Second Sunday of the month
4pm – 5.30pm

Donations gratefully received

For more info
Please call: 07403 444 152

Lunchtime Jazz with the Wells Jazz Collective - February
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00
Lunchtime Jazz with the Wells Jazz Collective

The perfect blend of good food and cool jazz

Live music served up by the members and friends of the Wells Jazz Collective.

Second Sunday of the month
1pm – 3pm

Free entry
Donations welcome

Mark Chadwick + Support
2020-02-08 19:00 - 2020-02-09 01:00
Mark Chadwick

Plus support from Tom Hingley and Smokin Donuts
And aftershow party with Funke and the Two Tone Baby!

Mark Chadwick has graced some of the biggest festival stages in the world as frontman of the UK’s most enduring folk-punk band The Levellers, who have achieved a string of top ten singles and albums including the number one “Zeitgeist”.
Their legendary Glastonbury Festival headline performance pulled in a massive, never to be beaten, crowd estimated at 300,000 people. Now Mark is bringing his solo show back to Glastonbury to play another set of stripped back Levellers classics, along with a selection of his own material.

Supporting Mark on the night will be ex Inspiral Carpets lead singer Tom Hingley. Tom enjoyed huge success fronting the band from 1989 to 2011 and singing on all their major hits including This Is How It Feels, Dragging Me Down, and Saturn 5.
Opening up the night will be Smoking Donuts, the double-barrelled project from festival favourite Doozer McDooze, and another ex-Glastonbury Festival headliner, Carter USM’s Les ‘Fruitbat’ Carter.
And if that wasn’t enough, your ticket also includes an aftershow party with a set from the alt blues explosion that is Funke and The Two Tone Baby.

Saturday 8th February
7pm (doors) – late

Tickets
£15 advance, available here
£18 on the door

Over 16’s only. All under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.

Time to Talk - FREE Tea and Chat
2020-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Let’s change the way we think and act about mental health.
Small actions can make a difference.
Join us over a cuppa at 10am and help end the stigma.

Get Wiggy With It
2020-01-26 14:00 - 17:00
Get Wiggy With It
With DJ Jah Harmony and Friends

Funk, Hip-Hop & Reggae Grooves
Plus live saxophone and henna tattoos!

Wear your best wig, best hat or simply come as you are.
All ages welcome; young, middle and old!
Family friendly

Sunday 26th January
2pm – 5pm

Entry by donation

B.U Community Pop Up Shop - January Sale!
2020-01-26 10:00 - 12:00
B.U Community Pop Up Shop
Sustainable Fashion and Recycled Clothes

January Sale!
Everything just £2 each!

B.U’s popular monthly pop up shop will be brimming with gorgeous sustainable fashion and heaps of B.U bargains!
This is your chance to snap up some of the most stylish second-hand clothing around.
Expect a huge range of clothing and accessories for women, men and children.

As well as shopping for sustainable fashion, you can also grab yourself some plastic-free shopping, courtesy of The Naked Pantry.

B.U is passionate about recycling clothes to help the fashion world and the planet become more sustainable; one item of clothing at a time.
Profits are donated to the Red Brick Building, to help keep the community project alive for everyone to enjoy.

Come and discover your new favourite outfit!

Monthly
10am – 12pm

Be the change.
Always B.U.

Mexico City: Cabaret Night
2020-01-24 20:00 - 2020-01-25 01:00
Mexico City

A night of music and cabaret
Expect the unexpected!

Starring:
The Oroonies
Rosie & The Tricycle

Plus a live jam and other cabaret acts

Friday 24th January
8pm – late
Entry by donation

18’s and over only

Sufi Sound Streams - January
2020-01-12 16:00 - 17:30

Lunchtime Jazz with the Wells Jazz Collective - January
2020-01-12 13:00 - 15:00

Write a Novel in a Year Course with Alison Knight
2020-01-11 10:30 - 16:30
Write a Novel in a Year Course
With Alison Knight

Write your novel with support from the first word to ‘The End’ and beyond

Do you have an idea for a novel but don’t know where to start? Have you started a novel but lost your momentum? Let Imagine help you to realise your dream through this five-part course to take you from the first word to ‘The End’ and beyond to editing, blurb writing and how to find a publisher.

Dates
Saturday 11th January 2020
Saturday 25th April 2020
Saturday 18th July 2020
Saturday 17th October 2020
Saturday 16th January 2021

Times
All workshops 10.30am – 4.30pm

Price
£60 per day (price includes tutor support throughout the year)

For more info and to book:
Email: imaginecreativewriting@gmail.com
Phone: 01458 443716

Thursday Night is Theatre Night - January
2020-01-09 20:00 - 22:00

Let's Write! Script Writing Workshop – CURRENTLY POSTPONED
2020-01-09 18:00 - 20:00
Let’s Write!
Script Writing Workshops
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Please note that, due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Let’s Write classes are currently postponed until further notice.
We sincerely apologise for any disappointment caused, and thank you for your understanding.

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Led by playwright Richard Crowe, with guest speakers and practitioners

An invitation to release your inner drama.

Series of twelve script writing workshops, offering the opportunity to:

Write a short script for the stage, for screen and for radio
Work on your piece with professional actors and writers
Learn tips and exercises to start you writing and develop your skills

Thursday evenings
6pm – 8pm
9th January – 13th February; 27th February – 2nd April

Cost
£5 per session (£3 concessions)

For more info and to book a place
Please contact Richard at letswriteglastonbury@gmail.com

Infinity Quantum Qigong Masterclass
2020-01-04 14:00 - 16:00
Infinity Quantum Qigong Masterclass
With Sifu Ama Lia Wai-Ching Lee

Transform and align for the evolution of 2020

Embody your transition onwards with alignment meditations and graceful movements.
In this pivotal year, you will be needed to be strong, capable, vulnerable and honest. Firstly with yourself, enabling your relationships to also be integral. How do we do this when so much is messy? Together, and using profound energy management practices and the quantum field of all possibility.

This class begins with an introduction and alignment meditation, connecting to the cyrstalline, electro magnetic and light energies of life itself. Sounding the call inside, the time is now, activate your presence, harmonise your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual body matrix. Use Qigong to embody the healing work.
Many people state that Qigong is the missing link in the energy masters jigsaw, etheric and ethical, all strands of healers are welcome to explore this integrating system.

Ama Lia will activate the crystalline ley lines of our physical bodies as we activate the crystalline ley lines in and around Glastonbury. This will be a totally unique and magical experience, where you will be invited to journal and reflect on information gifted you in the session.

Bring a cushion and light blanket for meditation, notepad and pen and water.
Speciality Chinese tea will be served.

Saturday 4th January
2pm – 4pm

Tickets
£22 Early Bird
£28 Standard
Advance tickets available here

Quantum Qi Film: ‘May the Qi be with You’
2020-01-03 18:45 - 22:00
Quantum Qi Film: ‘May the Qi be with You’

Plus Qigong presentation with Sifu Ama Lia Wai-Ching Lee

Episode 1: What is Qi?
How does the practice of Qigong help to reset the body’s entire healing system bringing tranquility, vitality, longevity and spiritual regeneration to practitioners of all ages?
Watch the first episode of the 9 part series with different Masters’ takes on what qi/chi is and how you can access yours.
Produced and directed by Sharron Rose, this documentary series reveals how to harness and channel life force energy to recover natural suppleness of body, mind and spirit through the ancient healing and contemplative science of the Tao.
After the interval, we will be introducing one of the contributors to the movie, Sifu Ama Lia Wai-Ching Lee, who will offer a demonstration of some qigong for you to experience and a transmission of healing beyond belief.

Ama Lia will also be offering a 2 hour masterclass on Saturday 4th January, 2pm – 4pm.

Friday 3rd January
Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets
£10
Advance tickets available here

This is a fundraising event for the Quantum Qi movie to help Sharron continue to edit the spectacular and deeply informative Quantum Qi documentaries.

New Year's Eve Party - Decadia! SOLD OUT
2019-12-31 20:00 - 2020-01-01 02:00
New Year’s Eve Party
DECADIA!

SOLD OUT

Out with the decayed, in with the decade!
See in the New Year in style!

Starring The Electric Swing Circus
Saucy 20’s swing and stomping electro beats

DJs in 3 rooms!
DJ Squash | DJ Flibb | DJ Mr Slim | DJ Dr Amaqueen
DJ Starborn Se7en | DJ AJ (Soulphonic) | DJ Jah Harmony

Silent Disco
Select your decade groove

The Latin Quarter
In Bocabar

Featuring…
Club Tropicana Cocktail Bar
Psychedelia Lounge
Photo Booth & Projections

Dress as your favourite decade!
Plus free shot before 9pm!

Tuesday 31st December
8pm – 2am

Tickets
Early Birds: £18 (SOLD OUT)
Tier 1: £20 (SOLD OUT)
Tier 2: £25 (SOLD OUT)
Tier 3: £28 (SOLD OUT)

18’s and over only

Pixels Presents: Dead Man's Chest / Motu / Roy Bar / Brook
2019-12-27 20:00 - 2019-12-28 01:00
Pixels Presents:
Dead Man’s Chest / Motu / Roy Bar / Brook

Pixels returns to Glastonbury for their annual Christmas throw down and, as always, they’re bringing some very special guests.

Dead Man’s Chest (Western Lore // SSC // Rupture)
Hailing from Glastonbury, DMC, formerly “Eveson”, is no stranger to the Drum ‘n’ Bass scene. Eveson began making waves on the circuit in the mid 2000’s and quickly found his way into the boxes of taste makers such as Goldie, LTJ Bukem, Grooverider and more.
From there, under his “Eveson” alias, DMC saw releases on labels such as 31 Records, Critical Music and Shogun Ltd. with his debut LP being released on the legendary V Recordings.
More recently DMC has seen nominations for ‘best breakthrough producer’ from DJ Mag’s ‘Best Of British’ & the ‘We Love Jungle’ awards, as well as the launch of his own label ‘Western Lore’, a record label which serves as both channel for his own musical and visual ideas, and a space for emerging artists to truly explore their unique style and individuality.

Motu (Isolated // RKS) B2B Roy Bar (PTS // CNCPT)
Motu has broke major ground in the UK Funky scene, with multiple releases on Roska’s imprint ‘RKS’. Most notably his collaboration with Nico Lindsey ‘Have to Know’ has been smashing up dance-floors since it’s release.
Roy Bar’s diversity in his sets has seen him feature on a broad range of lineups in the past year. From club tracks to jungle, this man has you covered. A busy summer for Roy Bar culminated in the form of a killer, live streamed set on the Pirate Studio’s stage at Boomtown.

Brook (We Want) B2B Crowe (Pixels)
Notorious for their gritty back to backs, Brook and Crowe join forces again to provide you with your Drum ‘n’ Bass fix.

Plus support from Pixels residents

Friday 27th December
8pm – 1am

Tickets
Early Birds: £5
Advance: £7
On the door: £10

18’s and over only

Dragonsfly - Winter Solstice Celebration
2019-12-21 20:00 - 2019-12-22 01:00
Dragonsfly
Winter Solstice Celebration

Plus Global Beats with DJ Stevie P

Celtic acoustic folk-trance and Eastern dance grooves.
Brought to life by conscious lyrics, lush harmonies and funky instrumentals!

Celebrate the winter solstice with us as Dragonsfly perform live at the Red Brick Building!
Dragonsfly’s infectious compelling charisma will urge you into a wild and vibey, yet nourishing and expansive experience.
Celebratory, uplifting and life-affirming!

Saturday 21st December
8pm – 1am

Tickets
£8 advance
£10 on the door

18’s and over only

House of El's #Naughty Xmas Party
2019-12-14 20:00 - 2019-12-15 01:00
House of El’s #Naughty Xmas Party
Featuring DJ Emjay + DJ Judge Dredd

Join House of El for their last ride of the year with the return of their popular night dedicated to R&B, Hip-Hop, Bashment, Garage and all things #Naughty!

The lineup boasts the talents of DJ EMJAY (Beats Fuzion UK), a resident DJ at Elbow Rooms, Bristol. Emjay is known for his eclectic selection mixing 90’s R&B with the modern R&B/Hip-Hop sounds of today, adding in some sexy Afrobeat to heat it up on the dance floor!

We’ll also be treated to a special guest appearance from DJ JUDGE DREDD (Jungle Pride), a seasoned veteran and original 90’s pirate radio Legend having had his own shows on the infamous Kool FM, Freek FM and Weekend Rush. So get ready for an exclusive Old Skool Garage & Bassline set from the maestro himself.

Bocabar will be hosting a very #Naughty Happy Hour from 8pm – 10pm with 2 for 1 on selected sprits & mixers, plus a delicious range of Sexy Xmas Cocktails to get you going! House of El will also be giving a free glass of Prosecco to everyone who arrives before 10pm!

Dress code: Sexy Santas and Naughty Elves!

Saturday 14th December
8pm – 1am

Tickets
£6 advance, available here
£10 on the door

18’s and over only

Meet Kama McKenzie
2019-12-08 14:30 - 17:30
Meet Kama McKenzie
Labour Party Parliamentary candidate

Come along. Talk to Kama. Be heard.

This free, informal event is open to everyone. Whether you want to share your thoughts on local community matters or national issues, this is your chance to hear from Kama McKenzie and discuss what matters to you.

Sunday 8th December
2.30pm – 5.30pm
Free

Promoted by Michael Sawdon-Smith on behalf of Kama McKenzie, both of 28 Northload St, Glastonbury, BA6 9JJ.

Dr Meaker
2019-12-06 20:00 - 2019-12-07 01:00
Dr Meaker
(Full Live Band)

Plus House of Commoners, Average and Connor C

Dr Meaker (Full live band)
Dr Meaker started their journey as a Bristol-based sound system comprising of electronic and acoustic musicians. The band soon built up a strong following and quickly gained the attention of the BBC. High energy drum & bass splice dirt with soul.

House of Commoners
House of Commoners is a live hip-hop band consisting of Deshan on Vocals, Dan Poole on Drums, Dominic Bell on Percussion, J-rokka on Bass/Vocals, Graham Warner on Guitar, William Cartwright on Keys/Vocals, and Ian ‘Ninth’ Miller on cuts and samples.

Average
Glastonbury-based former front man of UK:ID (who supported the likes of Bastille, Scouting for girls, Killa Kela and Idles) now starting a fresh project. Grimey punk style MC/Producer, crossing multiple genres across the musical spectrum including hip-hop, drum and bass, garage, house, grime, rock, punk and breakbeat.

Connor C
Connor C is a DJ from Glastonbury! He mixes DnB Jump Up and represents Major Bass (Bristol), MoreMoreMore (Weymouth) and Superior DnB (Somerset). He started playing out live around 2 and half years ago. He has won some competitions in his time, including Field Trip Festival Mainstage comp 2017, Eksman’s Next Hype 2018 & DJ Sly’s Kings Of Clubs Tour competition. He also played on set with Harry Shotta back in 2018!

Friday 6th December
8pm – 1am

Tickets
£11

18’s and over only

Beans on Toast - The Inevitable Train Wreck
2019-12-05 19:30 - 23:00
Beans on Toast
The Inevitable Train Wreck Tour

The prolific cult songwriter returns to the Red Brick Building!

Climate emergency? Boris as PM? Rail-melting heat waves? A No Deal Brexit? Beans’ new album could only ever be called one thing… ‘The Inevitable Train Wreck’.

The new release from the Essex Folk hero will find him searching for hope and change in what may be earth’s darkest hour. On-track for a 25 date tour across the nation this winter, catch him playing songs from The Inevitable Train Wreck and his huge, well-loved back catalogue.

The Inevitable Train Wreck will be released on 1st December 2019.

Thursday 5th December
7.30pm – 11pm

Tickets
£13 advance, available here.

18’s and over only

An Evening with Tessa
2019-12-04 20:00 - 21:30
An Evening with Tessa
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary candidate

It’s your community – ask questions, get inspired, get involved

This free, informal evening is open to everyone. Whether you want to share your thoughts on local community matters or national issues, this is your chance to hear from Tessa Munt and discuss what matters to you.

Wednesday 4th December
8pm – 9.30pm
Free

Printed, published and promoted by Philip Eavis on behalf of Tessa Munt (Liberal Democrats) at Benleigh House, Pilton, BA4 4BR.

A4/Letter + What If? - Exhibitions
2019-12-04 10:00 - 17:00
A4/Letter + What If?
Art Exhibitions

A4/Letter
A4 is a familiar paper size in the UK at 210mm x 297mm (8.3in x 11.7in). In the US the standard letter paper is 8.5in x 11in (215.9mm x 279.4mm). Like many points of comparison between the UK and the US it is similar, but different. In our respective countries we perceive of this size and shape as standard.
Definitions such as ‘large’ or ‘small’ are relative, but when discussing paper are often assumed to be in relation to an A4/Letter standard. Similarly, a square or circular piece of paper, or one that is excessively long in relation to its width, is seen as ‘unusual’. Yet seen together, A4 and Letter paper show their idiosyncrasies, revealing that ‘standard’ is an arbitrary construct.

Members of the public were invited to produce a piece of work using a ‘standard’ piece of paper (A4 if living in the UK and Letter if living in the US). Suggestions included drawings, paintings, prints and collages, as well as three dimensional or time-based (e.g. a film or sound work).
Participants were encouraged to challenge or highlight the impact, or ‘invisibility’, of a standard size, shape and medium. Or explore the nature of difference and relations between nations (particularly pertinent right now in both the US and UK). Or, to simply acknowledge the dimensions through the composition of the work.

Exhibited together, these works from the US and UK help to draw attention to the arbitrariness of the ‘standard’. It also implies how different perceptions from different parts of the world are constructed in part from the familiar things around us.

What If?
What If? is an exhibition of tests, experiements and resolved pieces by Fine Art students from University Centre Somerset.

Both A4/Letter and What If? run at the Red Brick Building from Wednesday 4th December 2019 – Sunday 2nd February 2020.
Open daily, 10am – 5pm

A4/Letter is a collaborative exhibition between University Centre Somerset (Taunton) and the University of Utah (Salt Lake City). The exhibition will move on to Salt Lake City after it finishes in Glastonbury.

A4/Letter + What If? - Exhibitions Private View
2019-12-03 18:00 - 20:00
A4/Letter + What If?
Private View (open to everyone)
Art Exhibitions

Private View: Tuesday 3rd December, 6pm – 8pm

A4/Letter
A4 is a familiar paper size in the UK at 210mm x 297mm (8.3in x 11.7in). In the US the standard letter paper is 8.5in x 11in (215.9mm x 279.4mm). Like many points of comparison between the UK and the US it is similar, but different. In our respective countries we perceive of this size and shape as standard.
Definitions such as ‘large’ or ‘small’ are relative, but when discussing paper are often assumed to be in relation to an A4/Letter standard. Similarly, a square or circular piece of paper, or one that is excessively long in relation to its width, is seen as ‘unusual’. Yet seen together, A4 and Letter paper show their idiosyncrasies, revealing that ‘standard’ is an arbitrary construct.

Members of the public were invited to produce a piece of work using a ‘standard’ piece of paper (A4 if living in the UK and Letter if living in the US). Suggestions included drawings, paintings, prints and collages, as well as three dimensional or time-based (e.g. a film or sound work).
Participants were encouraged to challenge or highlight the impact, or ‘invisibility’, of a standard size, shape and medium. Or explore the nature of difference and relations between nations (particularly pertinent right now in both the US and UK). Or, to simply acknowledge the dimensions through the composition of the work.

Exhibited together, these works from the US and UK help to draw attention to the arbitrariness of the ‘standard’. It also implies how different perceptions from different parts of the world are constructed in part from the familiar things around us.

What If?
What If? is an exhibition of tests, experiements and resolved pieces by Fine Art students from University Centre Somerset.

Both A4/Letter and What If? run at the Red Brick Building from Wednesday 4th December 2019 – Sunday 2nd February 2020.
Open daily, 10am – 5pm

A4/Letter is a collaborative exhibition between University Centre Somerset (Taunton) and the University of Utah (Salt Lake City). The exhibition will move on to Salt Lake City after it finishes in Glastonbury.
