On the walls of Barnabas Arts House from the start of November 2019 to the end of January 2020. This eclectic exhibition includes works by Philip Muirden, John Selway, Sebastian Aplin, Alex Arnell. Stephen Dale, Consumersmith, Carrie Dare and more. A wide variety of paintings, drawings, photography and sculpture are all for sale.
This month’s book is Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor & Heather Webb.
We meet for the first time this new year at the end of January on Saturday 25 January at 11am.
Barnabas Book Club meet monthly, usually on the last Saturday morning of the month.
Come and join us in the relaxing atmosphere of Barnabas Arts House’s Upper Gallery/Cafe for informal discussion, debate & review of the selected book.
All welcome.
*****CANCELLED – Due to a health issue with a band member.*
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Tickets are fully refundable.*****
Tickets now on sale for: ‘ACOUSTIC TOGETHER’ at The Phyllis Maud Performance Space on Saturday 25 January 2020 at 7.30pm.
This is a truly unique opportunity to see this live show featuring DiElle, John Glendale & Chris Wood with support from Phillip Millichip. The performance features sensational vocal harmonies, original tunes, laughs, larks and songs from the greats!
Tickets are only £10 each and are strictly limited. To book you ticket either book online at www.diellemusic.com/gigs or call into Barnabas Arts House or ring 01633 673739.
‘Acoustic Together’ will be performing later in the year on 25 April at the Riverfront in Newport, so if you want the chance to see them first in the intimate setting of the Phyllis Maud then don’t hesitate to book now!
Barnabas Arts House endeavours to address wellbeing by providing an environment of acceptance, encouragement, creativity, health & happiness.
We Add Heart is a nationwide, growing movement empowering people to connect with their heart and the hearts of others and can be experienced at Barnabas on Weds 29 January and monthly thereafter.
We Add Heart Newport is facilitated by our resident wellness coach and HearthMath Certified Coach, Philomena Jordan Patrikios.
Barnabas are pleased to announce that Carmela will be running Taiji Qigong weekly classes on Friday mornings in the lower hall.
These drop-in sessions are designed to promote relaxation and wellbeing. Suitable for all ages – no experience is necessary*.
“A calm and peaceful moment in life. Helps my breathing and stills my overactive mind” JE, Newport
Weekly classes are restarting after the Christmas break on Friday 10 January 2020.
If you are interested in attending, to book a space or find our more contact Carmela on 07870 886167.
www.carmelagianfagna.co.uk
* Please note that Qigong is not suitable during pregnancy.
Why not try something new for the New Year?
Accomplished artist, Julian Merriman, will be running regular sketching workshops at Barnabas Arts House.
The next ‘Urban Sketching Workshop’ and the first of the New year will be held on Sat 1 February 2020 at 10am – 12pm.
So whether you want to learn from scratch or improve, this class is for you.
If you joined us for previous workshops, we’d love you to come again and build on what you learnt, but if you’ve only just discovered that this is happening and want to be involved, please book your space. Everyone welcome no matter what your drawing experience is.
To secure you place please ring Barnabas Arts House on 01633 673739 or call in – a 50% deposit is required. The full price of the workshop is £15 per person – limited spaces.
Please bring your own sketchbook & pencil.
Are you interested in exploring writing – poetry, short stories, autobiographical work, or other forms? Come along and start creating!
Our Creative Writing Group is meeting in February on Saturday 1st February.
We, usually, meet on the 1st Saturday of the month at 11am on the gallery floor of Barnabas Arts House.
Each session costs £6.
With local poet and tutor, Mair De Gare Pitt (published Salzburg University Press and elsewhere)
Please contact Mair for further information.
Why not join us at Barnabas Arts House to take time out for self-nurturing and self-growth?
Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better, it’s about befriending who we are.
Pema Chodron
Meditation is known to reduce stress & anxiety, improve memory & sleep and increase confidence & self-awareness. If all this was offered in a pill- would you take it? Well, there’s no pill involved – all that’s required is a chair or a cushion and YOU…
Wednesday drop-in meditation sessions are suitable for beginners and practitioners alike. Because it is a drop-in session, you can choose when to come along and give yourself what you may later consider to be the best gift of your life.
These sessions will be guided by Philomena, our resident wellbeing coach & mindfulness practitioner.
For further information ring Philomena on 07855 967558.
Or visit: philomena-lifecoach.com
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Why not join us at Barnabas Arts House to take time out for self-nurturing and self-growth?
Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better, it’s about befriending who we are.
Pema Chodron
Meditation is known to reduce stress & anxiety, improve memory & sleep and increase confidence & self-awareness. If all this was offered in a pill- would you take it? Well, there’s no pill involved – all that’s required is a chair or a cushion and YOU…
Wednesday drop-in meditation sessions are suitable for beginners and practitioners alike. Because it is a drop-in session, you can choose when to come along and give yourself what you may later consider to be the best gift of your life.
These sessions will be guided by Philomena, our resident wellbeing coach & mindfulness practitioner.
For further information ring Philomena on 07855 967558.
Or visit: philomena-lifecoach.com
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Why not join us at Barnabas Arts House to take time out for self-nurturing and self-growth?
Meditation practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better, it’s about befriending who we are.
Pema Chodron
Meditation is known to reduce stress & anxiety, improve memory & sleep and increase confidence & self-awareness. If all this was offered in a pill- would you take it? Well, there’s no pill involved – all that’s required is a chair or a cushion and YOU…
Wednesday drop-in meditation sessions are suitable for beginners and practitioners alike. Because it is a drop-in session, you can choose when to come along and give yourself what you may later consider to be the best gift of your life.
These sessions will be guided by Philomena, our resident wellbeing coach & mindfulness practitioner.
For further information ring Philomena on 07855 967558.
Or visit: philomena-lifecoach.com
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way, on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally.
Jon Kabat-Zinn
Join us on Tues 25 February at 7pm for the Barnabas Film Night for a screening of CAPTAIN FANTASTIC.
This off-beat Amaerican comedy drama featuring Viggo Mortensen, Frank Langella, Kathryn Hahn, and Steve Zahn & deals with so many issues including: living life off grid, what are societal norms, parenting, love, life & death.
Highly recommended by the Barnabas Team!
Bring your own snacks and drinks to share.
Soft drinks will be available to purchase.
Entry is free, but there will be the opportunity to make a donation to Barnabas Arts House – Newport’s only independent arts house.