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Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825 - 1895

Until 06 Oct 2024
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Angie Lewin: Patterns of Nature

Until 16 Jun 2024
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Pottery Course: hand building and throwing

Until 02 Jul 2024
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Have an adventure in the Verey playwood

Escape into nature with our playwood that makes the most of the natural surrounding environment
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Last admission is 4.30pm

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Phone: 01483 810235
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Watts Gallery - Artists' Village,
Down Lane, Compton, Surrey, GU3 1DQ

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Located in the heart of the Surrey Hills, Watts Gallery is the perfect place to stop and refuel on a walk exploring the area.

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Our site includes the home and studios of our founders, art galleries, exhibitions, a Chapel, Shop, Tea Shop and more!
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Exhibitions

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    Hiroko Imada at Watts

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  2. Exhibition

    Edo Pop: Japanese Prints 1825 - 1895

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  3. Screenprint artwork of primrose flowers by the coast with the sun overhead by artist, Angie Lewin
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    Angie Lewin: Patterns of Nature

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    Costumed life drawing

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  2. Terracotta candle holder making
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    Pottery Course: hand building and throwing

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  3. Watts in profile with his recognisable white beard, wearing the skullcap and robes
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    Symposium: drawing connections

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Read our blog

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  1. Archive photograph of G F Watts surrounded by the local community in Compton laying the foundation stone to Watts Gallery
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    120 years of Watts Gallery: A personal perspective by Dr Hilary Underwood

    8 April 2024
  2. Article

    Celebrating Watts Gallery's 120th anniversary

    27 March 2024
  3. Article

    Glebelands School visit Watts Gallery

    26 March 2024

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A day out at Watts Gallery - Artists' Village

We are delighted to announce that the Watts Gallery – Artists’ Village is now recognised under the Arts Council’s UK Museum Accreditation Scheme. We have been accredited for excelling in the fundamental requirements of a museum, such as the management of our collection, our engagement with visitors and our governance. Our thanks go to everyone who has made this possible.