Welcome to Artifex 2019 With more than 70 events, such as our Graffiti Competition, Colour Run, Drone Racing, Bake Off and our Prom in the Park concert, this is the busiest Artifex yet. Lots of favourites make a welcome return this year, such as Cinema on the Ceiling, Interhouse Pushkart Derby, International Food Fair and our cafe with ice cream shop as well. Take a look at the programme and hover/click on the event to find out more. † - requires tickets (released on Friday 14th) * - pupils/staff only ** - parents only
Running throughout Artifex is a special exhibition in collaboration with the Godalming Museum of local etchings by Old Carthusian, Percy Robertson (P1885). His etchings and engravings of the local area give a rare glimpse into a 19th century Godalming which had only just welcomed Charterhouse to its environs following the school’s relocation from London.
Come and drop off, then swap clothes you no longer want with some that you never knew you wanted. The enterprising Sustainability Committee hosts the inaugural Clothes Exchange.
Our pupil-run Café makes a triumphant return in a new, larger set of marquees next to the Artifex Dome. Serving artisan coffees, iced coffee and our popular ice cream smoothies, as well as delicious cakes, this is an excellent place to relax between events.
Tuesday June 18, 2019 2:15pm - 6:30pm BST
J Ground
For the first time, we have a soft-serve ice cream stand throughout Artifex run by our enterprising group of fourths. Come and have a classic 99 flake, or try some more adventurous toppings and sauces with your refreshing, delicious ice cream.
Tuesday June 18, 2019 2:15pm - 6:30pm BST
J Ground
Embrace the VR revolution and put the latest technology to the test with our HTC-Vive Headsets. Try out our virtual 3D canvas and some of the latest games and immersive VR activities. Come early to book your time slot. As the week progresses, you will have the chance to enter our competition for the best artwork on our virtual canvas.
Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm BST
J Ground
Come and drop off, then swap clothes you no longer want with some that you never knew you wanted. The enterprising Sustainability Committee hosts the inaugural Clothes Exchange.
Come deep into the bowels of the school in the cellars beneath Saunderites, Verites and Gownboys and test your team to the ultimate Carthusian Escape Room experience. * Pupils Only
Tuesday June 18, 2019 4:30pm - 6:30pm BST
Underhall
Directed by Jasper Craven (g) and Toby Richardson (g), come to the BTT for a 20-30 minute performance of comedy sketches involving an irritating barista and a medieval call centre. Post-performance ice creams available.
For the first time, we have our very own fashion show, curated and arranged by Alexandra Povarova and Freddie Hull. Come and appreciate the fashionable creations of our budding Carthusian designers.
Come to the chapel, collect a duvet and headphones, lie down and enjoy the Cinema on the Ceiling. Tonight, we have a truly terrifying film, A Quiet Place. Starring Emily Blunt, this is the first horror-thriller to be shown in Chapel and sure to send the pulse-racing.
Running throughout Artifex is a special exhibition in collaboration with the Godalming Museum of local etchings by Old Carthusian, Percy Robertson (P1885). His etchings and engravings of the local area give a rare glimpse into a 19th century Godalming which had only just welcomed Charterhouse to its environs following the school’s relocation from London.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 9:00am - 9:15am BST
Library
Directed by Jasper Craven (g) and Toby Richardson (g), come to the BTT for a 20-30 minute performance of comedy sketches involving an irritating barista and a medieval call centre. Post-performance ice creams available.
Learn about the science of smell. How does the perfume industry create unique scents? Come and create your own fragrance, under the expert guidance of Harry Sherwood (OC).
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm BST
Saunders Room
Embrace the VR revolution and put the latest technology to the test with our HTC-Vive Headsets. Try out our virtual 3D canvas and some of the latest games and immersive VR activities. Come early to book your time slot. As the week progresses, you will have the chance to enter our competition for the best artwork on our virtual canvas.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:15pm - 5:30pm BST
J Ground
Our pupil-run Café makes a triumphant return in a new, larger set of marquees next to the Artifex Dome. Serving artisan coffees, iced coffee and our popular ice cream smoothies, as well as delicious cakes, this is an excellent place to relax between events.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:15pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
For the first time, we have a soft-serve ice cream stand throughout Artifex run by our enterprising group of fourths. Come and have a classic 99 flake, or try some more adventurous toppings and sauces with your refreshing, delicious ice cream.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:15pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
Experience the musical culture of the Carthusians who hail from overseas as they perform music from their own countries and in their native languages. A rare, special treat.
Come deep into the bowels of the school in the cellars beneath Saunderites, Verites and Gownboys and test your team to the ultimate Carthusian Escape Room experience. * Pupils Only
Wednesday June 19, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm BST
Underhall
Find out about the latest creative craze, Bullet Journals. The lucky workshop participants will learn how to create your own bullet journal. All participants will receive a brand new bullet journal and special pen.
Our annual food fair involves the finest street food from around the world with curry burgers, churros and tacos to Greeek food and the latest in vegetarian cuisine.
Which house will win the race around the school? Which house will have designed the sturdiest, sightly and speediest kart? How many karts will disintegrate before the race finishes? Come and find out in the second ever pushkart derby.
Directed by Jasper Craven (g) and Toby Richardson (g), come to the BTT for a 20-30 minute performance of comedy sketches involving an irritating barista and a medieval call centre. Post-performance ice creams available.
Come to the chapel, collect a duvet and headphones, lie down and enjoy the Cinema on the Ceiling. Tonight, we have the superb heist docudrama, American Animals about a bunch of college students looking to make their lives more exciting by stealing priceless art.
Wednesday June 19, 2019 9:00pm - 11:00pm BST
Chapel
Running throughout Artifex is a special exhibition in collaboration with the Godalming Museum of local etchings by Old Carthusian, Percy Robertson (P1885). His etchings and engravings of the local area give a rare glimpse into a 19th century Godalming which had only just welcomed Charterhouse to its environs following the school’s relocation from London.
Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00am - 9:15am BST
Library
Embrace the VR revolution and put the latest technology to the test with our HTC-Vive Headsets. Try out our virtual 3D canvas and some of the latest games and immersive VR activities. Come early to book your time slot. As the week progresses, you will have the chance to enter our competition for the best artwork on our virtual canvas.
Thursday June 20, 2019 2:00pm - 3:15pm BST
J Ground
Our pupil-run Café makes a triumphant return in a new, larger set of marquees next to the Artifex Dome. Serving artisan coffees, iced coffee and our popular ice cream smoothies, as well as delicious cakes, this is an excellent place to relax between events.
Thursday June 20, 2019 2:15pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
For the first time, we have a soft-serve ice cream stand throughout Artifex run by our enterprising group of fourths. Come and have a classic 99 flake, or try some more adventurous toppings and sauces with your refreshing, delicious ice cream.
Thursday June 20, 2019 2:15pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
The Dome plays host to our first Bake Off competition. Come and watch our competitors battle in the kitchen to determine the best Carthusian Baker. Awards will be given at 5.30pm.
Come deep into the bowels of the school in the cellars beneath Saunderites, Verites and Gownboys and test your team to the ultimate Carthusian Escape Room experience. * Pupils Only
Thursday June 20, 2019 4:30pm - 6:00pm BST
Underhall
Our enterprising team of fourths designers and craftsman have built drones fit for racing around our cavernous sports hall. Come along and have a go at flying these drones in a brand new Artifex competition.
For the first time in 5 years, we have a restaurant entirely managed by our pupils. Both working as chefs and in the front of house, lucky guests will be able to eat a three-course meal in the tasteful surroundings of Senior Hall in Gownboys. Pupil Night: tickets must be booked in advance.
Thursday June 20, 2019 6:30pm - 8:30pm BST
Gownboys
Get covered in paint, take part in some weird photographs and have a whole load of fun in our first ever colour run. Starting at the bottom of Racket’s Court Hill, this is sure to be a messy, if colourful affair.
The House Debating Final reaches its climax with our grand final in the Dome. The matter up for debate will almost certainly be political and controversial.
Two of our Italian pupils put together a celebration of all things Italian culture, especially their food and wine. Wine only available for adults and approved list of 1st Year Specialists.
Come to the chapel, collect a duvet and headphones, lie down and enjoy the Cinema on the Ceiling. Tonight, we have the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody telling the story of musical legend, Freddie Mercury.
Thursday June 20, 2019 9:00pm - 11:30pm BST
Chapel
Parents are invited to experience the glories of our observatory on the roof of the science building. Gaze at the stars and learn from our Head of Physics, Mr Massey. Weather permitting.
Running throughout Artifex is a special exhibition in collaboration with the Godalming Museum of local etchings by Old Carthusian, Percy Robertson (P1885). His etchings and engravings of the local area give a rare glimpse into a 19th century Godalming which had only just welcomed Charterhouse to its environs following the school’s relocation from London.
Come and learn about the ongoing work in restoring the stained glass formerly from Old Chapel and Library. Discover how it is being restored and have a go yourself with expert Rachel Mulligan.
Friday June 21, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm BST
SA Cloisters
Our pupil-run Café makes a triumphant return in a new, larger set of marquees next to the Artifex Dome. Serving artisan coffees, iced coffee and our popular ice cream smoothies, as well as delicious cakes, this is an excellent place to relax between events.
For the first time, we have a soft-serve ice cream stand throughout Artifex run by our enterprising group of fourths. Come and have a classic 99 flake, or try some more adventurous toppings and sauces with your refreshing, delicious ice cream.
Back by popular demand, lucky participants will learn everything about the art of making excellent sushi and come away with their own selection to take with them. The workshop is led by Izumi Nakamura.
Embrace the VR revolution and put the latest technology to the test with our HTC-Vive Headsets. Try out our virtual 3D canvas and some of the latest games and immersive VR activities. Come early to book your time slot. As the week progresses, you will have the chance to enter our competition for the best artwork on our virtual canvas.
New films produced by fourths as part of their exploration of ethics and technology cover topics from Driverless Cars, Robo-doctors and the ability of Artificial Intelligence to be creative. Our young filmmakers will answer questions about the issues raised in their films.
Come deep into the bowels of the school in the cellars beneath Saunderites, Verites and Gownboys and test your team to the ultimate Carthusian Escape Room experience. * Pupils Only
Friday June 21, 2019 4:30pm - 6:15pm BST
Underhall
The 'Designer of the Year' competition is the highlight of the Design and Technology calendar. The winning pupil and other commended awards are chosen by external judges who spend an entire afternoon considering each product.
Back by popular demand, lucky participants will learn everything about the art of making excellent sushi and come away with their own selection to take with them. The workshop is led by Izumi Nakamura.
Once again, lucky pupils have been busy brewing Charterhouse beer for this special event for 1st Year Specialists, accompanied by delicious food Unfortunately, due to illness, the Brewery evening will be cancelled.
Friday June 21, 2019 6:30pm - 9:00pm BST
Stoneways
For the first time in 5 years, we have a restaurant entirely managed by our pupils. Both working as chefs and in the front of house, lucky guests will be able to eat a three-course meal in the tasteful surroundings of Senior Hall in Gownboys. Pupil Night: tickets must be booked in advance.
Come to the chapel, collect a duvet and headphones, lie down and enjoy the Cinema on the Ceiling. Tonight, we have the hilarious comedy action film, Rush Hour. Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker fight to overcome corruption and gangster crime in Asia to recover a kidnapped child.
Parents are invited to experience the glories of our observatory on the roof of the science building. Gaze at the stars and learn from our Head of Physics, Mr Massey. Weather permitting.
Running throughout Artifex is a special exhibition in collaboration with the Godalming Museum of local etchings by Old Carthusian, Percy Robertson (P1885). His etchings and engravings of the local area give a rare glimpse into a 19th century Godalming which had only just welcomed Charterhouse to its environs following the school’s relocation from London.
Saturday June 22, 2019 9:00am - 9:15pm BST
Library
Our pupil-run Café makes a triumphant return in a new, larger set of marquees next to the Artifex Dome. Serving artisan coffees, iced coffee and our popular ice cream smoothies, as well as delicious cakes, this is an excellent place to relax between events.
Saturday June 22, 2019 2:30pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
For the first time, we have a soft-serve ice cream stand throughout Artifex run by our enterprising group of fourths. Come and have a classic 99 flake, or try some more adventurous toppings and sauces with your refreshing, delicious ice cream.
Saturday June 22, 2019 2:30pm - 6:00pm BST
J Ground
Artifex ends with a glorious celebration of great film music from Jurassic Park to James Bond, as well as ‘Last Night of the Proms’ classics as the sun sets on another excellent arts festival. With an expert orchestra of pupils, professionals and OCs, this is certain to be a treat. Bring a picnic, a bottle and settle down for a special evening of music as we toast the end of Artifex 2019.
