Events 2008

The gallery will feature a varied range of events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Sculpture in the Gallery

Fri 25^th April – Wed 28^th May  

An exhibition and sale of sculptures from members of the Surrey Sculpture Society. In conjunction with ‘Sculpture in the Garden’, an annual event run by Surrey Sculpture Society and Borde Hill Garden. The event features a sculpture trail in the garden and the gallery will be exhibiting a range of smaller pieces.

Bloom

Sat 14^th June – Fri 11^th July

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A celebration of all things floral. An exhibition & sale of artwork in a range of media on a garden theme.

Inspired by its beautiful surroundings at Borde Hill. The Green Tree Gallery is celebrating its first summer by holding an exhibition of artwork on a floral theme at a time when the garden is in full bloom and at its most vibrant. The flower has been an inspiration to artists for centuries and has been interpreted in many ways. ‘Bloom’ will show the work of 5 artists who all take a very different approach to this theme using a range of media.

 Well known botanical artist Jill Coombs, whose most recent brief, under The Prince of Wales Foundation, was to contribute to the permanent record of the Flora at Highgrove, produces precise and exquisite botanical works. These show a startling contrast to the watercolours of Kate Osborne who works with the minimum of compositional drawing, bringing an almost transitory nature to her subject. Kate has had a wide and varied career both here and abroad. Mary Fawcett produces vibrant and exciting works in pastels, often in extreme close up, skilfully portraying the essence of the flowers. Her many awards include the Edwin Young Trophy. Mary’s work contrasts with that of Jules Middleton, co-owner of The Green Tree Gallery. Jules is passionate about colour and paints in a free and abstract style, whilst still keeping the feel of her subject. To compliment the work of four painters, ‘Bloom’ also includes the work of photographers, Steve & Karin Alton a husband and wife team. They have travelled extensively to photograph plants both in cultivation and in the wild. They both take inspiration from their work; Steve as botanist with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, based at Wakehurst Place and Karin as a trainee garden designer. Together they produce striking images of flowers and plants.

During the exhibition the stunning summer border of roses and herbaceous plants in Borde Hill Garden will be at their height. The Rose Garden, designed in 1996, by RHS Gold Medallist Robin Williams, flourishes with over 500 roses, with colours ranging from soft pinks to deep crimson. The heady fragrances of these old English roses mingle with the sweet-smelling lavender to produce a stunning effect, not to be missed.

The Bloom Private View is on Friday 13th June. If you would like an invite please let us know.

Live Music at this event by Fiddle Patch 4. For more info on the band contact Kitty Loveridge

on 01444 400536

A Compost Kind of Girl

Sat 19th July - Sat 9th August

Exhibition and sale of illustrations by Bryony Hill from her book 'A Compost Kind of Girl'.

Local author and gardener Bryony Hill has written and illustrated a book about her garden and how she developed it. The Green Tree Gallery is very pleased to be showing some of the original watercolours from this lovely book.

Bryony will be launching the exhibition with a book signing on the morning of Saturday 19th July. Come and browse the pictures on sale, buy a book, meet Bryony and get your book signed!

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Sat 23^rd Aug – Sun 14^th Sep

Photographic exhibition showing the 20 best entries from a competition run by The Green Tree Gallery. Click here to find out how to enter the competition.

Country Matters

Mon 7^th – Sun 26^th Oct

An exhibition focussing on rural issues. More information to follow.

Christmas Late Nights

Thursdays evenings from 20^th Nov - 18^th Dec

Make Christmas shopping an enjoyable experience! We’ll be staying open until 9pm on Thursdays in the weeks approaching Christmas. Come and enjoy a glass of mulled wine whilst you browse.

For more information on any of our events please contact us.