Sue Hubbard, the award-winning poet, novelist and art critic, will read from her recent publication God’s Little Artist, a biography in verse on Gwen John which celebrates her passionate life and work. FREE - booking required This event takes place during the Holburne Up Late. The Galleries and café will be open 5pm – 8.30pm
Tanya Harrod, author of The Crafts in Britain in the Twentieth Century, will explore Gillian Lowndes’s work in the context of the period in which British ceramicists pushed the boundaries of modern sculpture. The Garden Café will be open serving drinks from 6pm – 7pm The Car Park is FREE after 6pm and will close...
You Wear it Well: A screen printed fabric workshop Saturday 2 March | 10.30am – 4pm (with an hour for lunch) £85 *All materials provided and free admission to exhibition included ‘Lost Threads’, on display in the Picture Gallery and Ballroom, continues Lubaina Himid’s life-long exploration into the making of clothing and histories of colonisation,...
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT Former Archbishop of Canterbury, academic, poet and writer, Rowan has written a series of poems about Gwen John which, he has said, ‘come from a deep, deep love of Gwen John’s painting, but also fascination with a figure who moves in and out of much larger, aggressive and frequently...
We are thrilled to announce that Howard Davies, Holburne’s Quizmaster par excellence, is kindly returning to Bath with a brand new quiz on matters cultural, frivolous, tantalising and arcane! Howard has been inspired by Bob Holness’s immortal Blockbusters phrase “I’ll have a ‘P’ please” - each quiz category begins with a ‘P’. So whether peoples’...
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Lubaina Himid’s practice includes paintings, drawings, and installations through which she seeks to uncover marginalised histories, figures, and cultural expressions. We are delighted to welcome her to the Holburne to hear more about the influences on her work, particularly the Lost Threads installation currently on show. Lubaina will be...
During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to our exhibition Drinks in the Garden café and Terrace Enjoy FREE access to our collection galleries and discounted entry to our exhibition. Our Garden café will be open throughout the evening serving wine, beers and spirits. FREE entry to our collection...
Founded in 1087, Tewkesbury Abbey dominates the surrounding floodplains. Its 45m tall bell tower is the largest such Norman structure standing. Tewkesbury is famous too for its medieval and Victorian stained glass. More recently Tom Denny designed two stained glass windows to commemorate the 900th anniversary of the Abbey’s foundation. Hereford Cathedral is home to...
Join the Royal School of Needlework and the Holburne Museum, Bath on 6 April for an exciting partnership class inspired by a 17th Century Raised Embroidery Panel. The panel is on permanent display at the museum and you will have an opportunity to view this embroidery and many of the museum’s magnificent objects during the...
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT This recital is a rare chance to hear the beautiful music of Rachmaninov played on the concert grand he used for concerts in Britain, including a 1934 performance in Bath. Irena is a graduate of the Royal College of Music, studying with Niel Immelman and Dina Parakhina. She was...
**PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALL TICKET HOLDERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED AND REFUNDS ARE BEING PROCESSED** Art historian, curator and novelist Alicia Foster draws on previously unpublished archival sources in her book Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris to explore John’s many relationships with artists and writers. She offers...
Stanley Spencer’s fervent, if somewhat unconventional Christian faith, was frequently reflected in his work, and was regarded as controversial when it was first exhibited- This was especially true of his paintings set in Cookham, where Spencer lived much of his adult life. The Spencer Gallery provides a unique insight into the man, the artist and...