The Gleaning

The Gleaning​ is an exhibition and installation forming part of the Somerset Arts Weeks in September 2022 and is hosted inside Shepton Mallet Church.  Gill Sakakini and Fiona Campbell are collaborating and co-curating this ambitious community arts project.

You are welcome to join in the activities below!
Here are the activities you can enjoy as part of The Gleaning Shepton! 
​For all events/activities reserve your place below and make contact about access arrangements or any specific provisions.

    ​"Cakes & Collage": 
     Wednesday 20th July from 10am to 12pm. 
    Location: Sweet 11 Café, 16 High St, Shepton Mallet BA4 5AN
    Sharing our love of cakes across cultures! Come and draw, taste, chat, create and share cultural experiences in Sweet 11 Café, on Wednesday 20th July, 10am-12noon. Hosted by Christina and Elena, and friends as part of The Gleaning community arts project.
    This is a  FREE event.     

    "Stories with art-making" on Thursday 21st July from 3.30 to 5pm.
    Location: Shepton Mallet Church 
    A workshop about stories, with art-making, led by author Polly Hall, with Fiona Campbell and Gill Sakakini.
    This is a FREE event. 

    "Drawing On with Words!": A special workshop using the power of words – inspired by the beauty of Collett Park – to create stories and literary artwork with Gill Sakakini and Polly Hall on Tuesday 16th Aug from 10am to 12pm. Bring your own picnic!
    Location: Collett Park, Shepton Mallet
    A story/art-making community workshop for all ages and abilities, involving various drawing techniques and featuring work made from gathered, recycled and found materials. Some of the work produced may form part of the final The Gleaning​ art installations and exhibition in the church.
    This is a FREE event. 

    The Gleaning: Community Art Project on Thursday 18th August from 2 to 4pm at Shepton Mallet Church.
    Come work on the  fabric art installations – inside and outside of Shepton Mallet Church – some of which will have been created over the Summer Series
    This is a FREE event

    "Launch of The Gleaning" with Artist Talks: on Thursday 22nd Sept at 10am at St Peter & St Paul's Church in Shepton Mallet. Free.

    "Drawing On" at  St Peter & St Paul's Church in Shepton Mallet on Tuesday 27th Sept from 10am to 12pm.
    A workshop exploring The Gleaning textile with pencil and charcoal. 

    This is a FREE event
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"Encounter Ruth" at the Market Cross in Shepton Mallet on Friday 30th Sept at 10.30am
A Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth with spoken word and viola. 

​All Welcome!​

    "Care and Repair" at St Peter & St Paul's Church, Shepton Mallet on Saturday 1st Oct from 10am - 12pm
    A workshop for all ages exploring the theme of care and repair using found and recycled materials. 

    This is a FREE event
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"Encounter Ruth" at the Market Cross in Shepton Mallet on 
Saturday 1st Oct at 11am and 3pm
A Pop-Up dramatic presentation of the Book of Ruth with spoken word and viola. 

​All Welcome!​
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​Jazz Concert by 'East of Meon' at St Peter & St Paul's Church Shepton Mallet on 
Saturday 1st Oct at 8pm
A programme of Latino vocal and instrumental jazz responding to harvest themes in The Gleaning exhibition. 

​Tickets are £5 and are available on Eventbrite!​