Black History Month FREE 'Walk and Talk' gallery tours Every Tuesday 11.30 – 12.15 (17, 24, 31 October) Discover the Holburne’s connections to the Caribbean and our ongoing work to understand and research the legacies of slavery and Black presence and resistance in the Bath area. Join us for free...
We are delighted to welcome master potter, author and artist Edmund de Waal, whose beautiful porcelain pots have transformed the world of British ceramics. Edmund will talk about Lucie Rie’s life in both Vienna and London, and her influence on his own work. The exhibition and Garden Cafe will be open from 6pm before the...
Black History Month FREE 'Walk and Talk' gallery tours Every Tuesday 11.30 – 12.15 (17, 24, 31 October) Discover the Holburne’s connections to the Caribbean and our ongoing work to understand and research the legacies of slavery and Black presence and resistance in the Bath area. Join us for free...
Join Edward Bulmer, architectural historian, interior designer and founder of Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, to discuss his book, The Colourful Past, exploring the vibrant history of British country houses. The Colourful Past is a celebration of the country house and a snapshot of the craftsmanship and artistry still brought into play to decorate, restore,...
Yoga is one of the most beautiful ways to reconnect with your mind, body, and spirit. The beautiful shapes of yoga asanas, the euphoric bliss that comes over you at the end of a class, this is art in its simplest and most divine form. As yoga is an art form, it is a perfect...
West country artist Sarah Biffin excelled as a professional painter by challenging the norms of Georgian society, which restricted autonomy and financial independence for disabled women. In conversation with art historians Emma Rutherford and Ellie Smith, the artist Alison Lapper will share her experience as a disabled woman artist 150 years later. Lapper was...
Spend the evening with us and explore our Gwen John exhibition: Art and Life in London and Paris. Then enjoy drinks in our newly refurbished café. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris Drinks in the Garden café...
Button Day! £1 per button – open to all When? Sat 9 December, 10.30am – 3.30pm Where? Clore Learning room, on the ground floor of the museum Back by popular demand … A drop-in day of simple ceramic button making inspired by Lucie Rie. Create a beautiful button and decorate with coloured slip....
THE HOLBURNE ‘RE-FRAMED’ ‘New Year, New Holburne . . . New You?’ Intrigued? Come to our multi-faceted Museum ‘re-frame’ with the first ever Volunteer led Up Late revealing the Museum in a new light. Be inspired by ‘New Perspectives’: volunteer gallery trails, talks and insights. Preview Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid’s vibrant new textile installation....
Print Magic! Tuesday 13 February *Two workshop sessions* 10.30 – 11.30 am and 11.45 - 12.45 pm. Please arrive leaving at least 30 minutes to make your bag. £2 per bag (No booking required: pay on the door, first come first served) Print your own small calico bag, inspired by Lubaina Himid’s printed fabric. Suitable...
Exploring Gwen John– A multi-media painting workshop When? Friday 16 February, 10.30am – 4pm (with an hour for lunch) Where? The Clore Learning room, on the ground floor of museum £85*Free admission to Gwen John exhibition included Taking inspiration from the exhibition Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris enjoy a day of exploratory...
Join us for our monthly Up Late to see our exhibitions after hours. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to our exhibition Gwen John: Art and Life in London and Paris (£7) Drinks and sharing plates in the Garden Café No booking required just turn up. In...