classes infoZumbawith Ruth KingThurs • 6 – 7pm • £5Zumba is aerobics to Latin American music.Different rhythms such as salsa, hip-hop,merengue, calypso, & reggaeton encourageyou to move your body, so ditch the workoutand join the party! Everybody welcome;men, women and children of all fitness levels.Call 07734886275 or www.pts4u.org.uk

After School Street Dancewith Sarah-Jane WillcoxFri • 3.30 – 4.30pm • £3Street dance for children aged 9 - 11.For more information call Sarah-Jane on07813 973786.

arts + crafts

Spontaneous Glasswith Caroline PederickMon • 9.30am – 3pmA fortnightly stained glass class for studentswith some previous experience. Call Carolineon 07775 772750 for more information.

Mixed Media Drawing and Paintingwith Alison VickeryTues • 9.30am – 12 noon • £10An enjoyable, relaxed class to inspire you totry different materials, media and techniqueswhile developing your drawing and painting.For all levels of experience. £10 per sessionpaid termly in advance. Call 01453 872518for more information and to book.

Paintingwith Rob CollinsWed • 9.30am – 12.30pmExpert tuition in any media in a well-established and friendly group. Studentssupply their own materials. Call Rob on01453 844070 for more information or tobook. £90 for six sessions.

Life Drawingwith Mike TutchellWed • 7.45 – 9.45pm • £6.50Friendly supportive group in a relaxedatmosphere. For more information contactMike on 07759 693826.

Under the Edge QuiltersThurs • 12.30 – 3.30pm • £3.50Friendly gathering, welcoming completebeginners and anyone wanting to find outabout this craft. Meet first Thursday of themonth (not August). Call 01453 843876 fordetails.

Evening Knit and Natterwith Caroline BennettThurs • 7.30 – 9pm • £2.50An informal session where you can drop in withyour knitting, crochet or stitching. Completebeginners are very welcome. Contact Carolineon 01453 844390 or cvemorgan@hotmail.comfor more details or just pop in to see us oneThursday night!

drama

Drama Class for Childrenwith Pamela StewartWed • 4.45 – 6.15pm • £3A fun combination of drama, music andmovement for children aged 7 - 13. For moreinformation and to book a place, call Pamelaon 01453 521819.

music

Blow Away Bandwith Gordon PhillipsMon • 4.15 – 5.15pm • £2Players of any wind instruments, any age,welcome. Call 01453 842499.

Round the Edge Community Choirled by Liz MartinMon • 8 – 9.30pm • £5/£4Great fun singing harmony from around theworld in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Open to all – no experience necessary.Call 07891 036145.

Edge Community OrchestraTues • 7.30 – 9pmClassical music for fun. Meets irregularTuesdays at the Chipping Club Room.For further details call 01666 890314.

Jolly Babieswith Kay SmithFri • 10 and 11.20am • £3.75Aimed at babies up to the age of 16 - 18months. Lots of clapping, waving, playingsimple percussion, singing and dancing.

Music with Mummywith Kay SmithFri • 10.40am • £4Structured but fun music classes for toddlers,to help encourage listening and social skillsand develop a sense of rhythm.

Sunday Night Jamled by Vince HowellSun • 7.30 – 10pm • £2Informal jamming session covering all stylesof music and abilities with the aim of havinglots of fun. Last Sunday of the month. CallVince on 07973 261057 to find out more.

Music Appreciationwith Katie Elliottdate and time to be confirmedA six-week introduction to music. Experiencea wide range of musical styles andunderstand more about the contexts in whichmusic is created and the artists responsiblefor it. No previous experience necessary.Call 07790 635378 or mail@katieelliott.com

autumn 2011

dance

Social AfternoonTues • 2 – 4pm • £3A monthly social afternoon with Clive andShirley who will take you through basic popsocial, ballroom, sequence, line dances.Lots of fun, with a cup of tea, and bingo.All welcome. First Tuesday of the month.Call 01453 890485 for more details.

New Generation Youth Dancewith Sarah-Jane WillcoxTues • 4.30 – 5.30pm • £3Street Dancing for boys and girls aged10 – 16. All abilities welcome.Call 07813 973786 with enquiries.

New Generationwith Sarah-Jane WillcoxTues • 6 – 7pm • £3.50/£3Street Dance for 16+, all abilities. Learn allthe latest moves to the latest music. Guyswelcome! Call 07813 973786.

Generation Tapperswith Sarah-Jane WillcoxTues • 7 – 7.30pm • £2Adult tap dance; some experience required.Call 07813 973786.

Nia Dancewith Christine DavisThurs • 10 – 11am • £5Nia encourages each person to dance toglobal music, in his or her own way andinvites freedom, creativity and self-expression. Call 01453 842994 or emailniadance@hotmail.co.uk

Junior Street Dancewith Sarah-Jane WillcoxThurs • 4 – 4.45pm • £3Street Dance for children aged 5 - 11.For more information call 07813 973786.

VenueThe Chipping Hall, The Chipping,Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7AD.

Contactinfo@utea.org.uk07791 323869www.utea.org.uk18 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN

How you can helpWe rely on to help run the many and varied eventson offer. If you have any spare time or would just be able tohelp on a one-off basis, please contact us on 07791 323869.

Become a of UTEA and help us safeguard the futureof our home, the Chipping Hall. See our website or look outfor the leaflets.

Consider making a , or leavingus a . You can Gift Aid donations to make them gofurther. It all helps us continue to provide our great range ofevents and activities.

Outreach ProjectWe continue our outreach work with regular art sessions atKingswood Lodge Care Centre. We are now offering thesesessions and other classes (such as knitting, dance andreading), events and activities to other homes in the area. Ifyou would like to get involved, please contact us.

The Electric Picture HouseUnder the Edge Arts is kindly sponsored byWotton Electric Picture House, a volunteer-run award-winning digital 3D cinema.For more information visit their websitewww.wottoneph.co.uk

Wotton-under-Edge DirectoryMany thanks to Moira Buist for helping to distribute thisprogramme. For details of the directory call 01453 521386.

Cover image: Chris Devall (‘Hers and Hers’ exhibition 8 - 9 Oct)

Print: www.clarendonpress.com 01453 843571

Under the Edge Arts is the operating name of Wotton Arts Project, Registered Charity No 1112129and Company No 5468311 – registered in England & Wales.Registered office: 18 Gloucester Street, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7DN

eventsaugust

Jazz Café - Children’s FavouritesSat 6 • 7 - 9.30pm • £5/£4/£2A special Jazz Café aimed at the youngeraudience. As well as the usual top qualitylive music, the evening will educateyoungsters in the basics of jazz, encouragingaudience participation. Family ticket £10.This event also launches two weeks of holidayevents and workshops for children.See separate leaflets and website for details.

Taming of the ShrewFri 19 • 6pm • £15/£13Set in the stunning grounds of SwinhayHouse, Shakespeare’s great comedy offarcical impediments, impersonation, andimpassioned love. The Festival PlayersTheatre Company arrive with a fun-packed,energetic, and brilliantly inventive productionof this perennial favourite. Grounds open at6pm, play starts at 7.30pm. Please bringpicnic and seating. Booking essential.

september

Exhibition: Freya DooleySat 3 & Sun 4 • 10am - 4pmFreya’s large-scale works fragment andreconstruct the body and the space it inhabits.She looks at what it means to be human and

the historicalimperative todepict thehuman image.The workquestions howwe observeothers and howthis causes usto reflect uponourselves.

Jazz CaféSat 3 • 8pm • £5/£4/£2Join the House Trio as they celebrate themusic of big band leader Anevening of top quality live music in aninformal, friendly atmosphere.

Clothes SwapSat 10 • 7.30pm • £5After the success of the last swap, UTEA isonce again giving you the chance to updateyour wardrobe. Bring as many items ofclothing or accessories as you want and pickup some great items in return. You can alsoalter finds at our ‘customisation station’.

Irish Set Dancing WorkshopSun 11 • 2.30 - 5.30pm • £4Dancing in four couple square sets to upliftingmusic... guaranteed fun and good exercise too.Connects with a fantastic Irish music anddancing scene in England and Ireland.

Collage/Mixed Media workshopSat 17 • 10.30am - 4pm • £28Explore the potential of collage and mixedmedia with tutor Alison Vickery, withdemonstrations and the opportunity toexperiment with various media followed by timeto create a larger finished piece. Bring basicdrawing and painting materials and equipment.Paper available for purchase. Bookingessential on 01453 872518.

OdiSat 17 • 8pm • £8/£6Odi is a talented Irish songwriter, with a spell-binding voice. Her songs are beautifullycrafted, an enchanting blend of folk, indie,and pop. Her debut album, ‘Maslow’sSongbook’, has been dubbed a “lovely lovely”record by BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris.

Under 5’s DaySun 18 • 11am - 3pm • £3Drop in with a picnic lunch for a lively mix ofsinging, art, stories, drama and more.

Postcard ExhibitionFri 23 • 7.30pmSat 24 & Sun 25 • 10am - 4pmAn exhibition of YOUR artwork! There’s noage limit and work can be in any medium - theonly rule is that it must be postcard-sized (15 x10cm) or smaller. All work will be for sale, withproceeds to UTEA, so you can own somethingby a local artist. Entries to 18 GloucesterStreet, Wotton, GL12 7DN by 22 Sept.

AppalachiaSat 24 • 8pm • £9/£7Blues, bluegrass, and American roots music,based on tight 4-part harmonies and strong,rhythmic arrangements to provide a real foot-stomping, feel-good sound. Guaranteed toput a smile on your face!

Two CorbiesFri 30 • 8pm • £7/£5A mix of beautiful ballads and up-tempo,rhythmic, acoustic guitar driven songs, thetwo Corbies will appeal to anyone with alove of fine acoustic music and singing - awell-rounded mix of modern and trad folk plus

a bit of blues along with original compositionswhich sit happily between the two.

october

Jazz CaféSat 1 • 8pm • £5/£4/£2A musical mash up: this month's theme is

Enjoy top quality live musicin an informal, friendly atmosphere.

Irish Set Dancing WorkshopSun 2 • 2.30 - 5.30pm • £4Irish social dancing in four couple square setsto uplifting music... guaranteed fun and goodexercise too.

Hers and HersSat 8 & Sun 9 • 10am - 4pmAn exhibition of paintings by local artists ChrisDevall and Linda Morgan. Chris’ semi-abstract life-style paintings are based on‘photoshopped’ images. Linda’s paintingstake their inspiration from a wide range ofimages from around the world which can beseen now but may not be here forever.

Comedy NightSat 8 • 8.30pm • £9/£7The brilliant Mark Olver returns once again toprovide Wotton with a night of first-ratecomedy. Expect a full bill of laugh-a-minuteacts. Check website for updates.

Miranda Sykes and Rex PrestonSat 15 • 8pm • £10/£8‘Show of Hands’ double bass player Mirandateams up with virtuoso mandolin player RexPreston. Miranda’s rich, spine tingling vocalsand strident yet sensitive playing areaugmented by Preston’s style and fluidity.

Beading for Christmas

Sun 16 • 2.30 - 5.30pm • £15/£12Learn the techniques of stitched beadwork orfurther develop your skills with new designsfor Christmas decorations.  Ages 12 – adult.For more details or to book (essential) emailenquiries@jool.net or call 01453 842148. Costincludes materials.

Patchwork and Quilting WorkshopSat 22 • 10.30am - 3.30pm • £12Learn to use your sewing machine to makepatchwork blocks and then put them togetherto make a small quilt, cushion or article ofyour choice. This workshop is aimed atcomplete beginners, or those wishing toimprove their skills and create more blocks fortheir repertoire. Book on 01453 842749.

Groove OnMon 24 • 10am - 3pm • £15 per child(£5 discount for siblings)An exciting, hands-on, music-makingworkshop! Bring your own instrument, or playGroove On’s drums, percussion, andxylophones. No previous experience or musicreading required! Groove On focuses onrhythm, group playing, singing, compositionand improvisation, with music from around theworld. Age 7 – 12 and adults welcome.

RSVP: Dewali Celebration

Sat 29 • 8pm • £10/£8Back by popular demand, this infectious, highenergy, interactive Bhangra music experiencewill keep you dancing all night! A perfect wayto celebrate Dewali and learn some great newdance moves from the South West’s premierBhangra outfit! Suitable for all ages.

november

Stills of Life – Art ExhibitionSat 5 & Sun 6 • 10am - 4pmAn exhibition of photography by Alan Cossey,and paintings by Roger Conlon and Ian Welchexploring how an image represents just amoment in time yet conveys far more than a‘snapshot’ of life. The works are based onobservation; the recording of the artists’ ownexperiences and the experiences of others.

Jazz CaféSat 5 • 8pm • £5/£4/£2This month’s theme is

Drawing Day with Alison VickerySat 12 • 10.30am - 4pm • £28Get started with or improve your drawing in arelaxed, fun atmosphere by working throughexercises to develop your observational skillsand use of a range of media. Bring basicdrawing materials and equipment.Booking essential on 01453 872518.

Louise Jordan Folk NightSat 12 • 8pm • £8/£6Louise is an upcoming singer, songwriter andmusician described as “something that therepeat button was made for” - Bright YoungFolk. Accompanying herself on guitar andpiano, she sings a mix of self-penned materialand arrangements of British folk song.

Irish Set Dancing WorkshopSun 13 • 2.30 - 5.30pm • £4

Irish social dancing in four couple squaresets to uplifting music... guaranteed fun andgood exercise too.

Pete TaylorFri 18 • 8pm • £6/£4Combining contemporary acoustic folk rockwith the occasional live loop Pete has beendescribed as Damian Rice meets OneRepublic. “Excellent voice, excellent guitar,excellent CD” - Johnny Coppin

Leon Hunt n-TetSat 19 • 8pm • £10/£8The n-Tet is a fluid collective of musicians,hand-picked on a show-to-show basis byLeon Hunt, arguably the UK’s best-known5-string banjo player. Tonight he will bejoined by local guitarist Jason Titley, and oneother shining light of the Bluegrass scene.This unusual, but fun approach to running aband keeps the musicians on their toes andaudiences on the edge of their seats.

BoostSun 20 • 2 - 4pm • £2Workshop for children & young people withspecial needs. Call 01453 845568 for details.

Craft FairSat 26 • 11am - 3.30pmA wide variety of stalls offering a great way toshop for locally made Christmas presents.To hold a stall call 01453 842148 or 845132or email enquiries@jool.net

Clive GregsonSat 26 • 8pm • £12/£10With a career that spans over three decadesand 17 albums, “Gregson is as fine a singer-songwriter as anyone has a right to expect.He does the lot.” - The Independent. Don’tmiss this chance to see this world renownedartist in such an intimate setting.

London TripSun 27 • £20UTEA again visits the capital city, this timedropping off at the National Gallery – givingyou the day to soak up some culture and dosome Christmas shopping too! Book early.

december

Jazz CaféSat 3 • 8pm • £5/£4/£2Celebrating another of one of America’smost successful male artists, the House Triowill be playing songs

Christmas at UTEASat 10 • 7pmA seasonal celebration with performances bythe groups and classes of UTEA. Join us fora drink and a mince pie, and maybe evensome carol-singing, and get into the festivespirit whilst raising funds for UTEA.

Booking • 07791 323869 • info@utea.org.ukBooking • 07791 323869 • info@utea.org.uk

Would you like to see any of these events without paying? Then join our team of volunteers. We need people to set up for events, take money on the door, and run the bar - and they get to see the show for free. Contact us on 07791 323869 or info@utea.org.uk for more information.

Odi

Loui

se J

orda

n

Clive Gregson