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...
Love is in the Air Wednesday 14 February | 10.30 – 12.30 pm FREE creative drop-in Open to all Let’s celebrate our love of nature and the environment! Make a mobile inspired by our hanging vases display. Appropriate for children aged 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
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...
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,...
All the Small Things - Punk Miniature Portraits Family Creativity Workshop Designed for children and young people to enjoy a morning of creativity. In this fun and playful workshop you will take inspiration from the wonderful miniature portraits in the Holburne's collection, but with a colourful and bold twist! Opt to make a portrait of...
TUESDAY 2ND APRIL - Perfect Portraits and Curious Cats Learn about the beautiful works of artist Gwen John who loved creating portraits of people and cats! Mix and combine new materials, experimental colours and dynamic drawing to flex your artist’s eye. Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024 9-4 pm each day. For...
WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL - Superb Sculpture This art camp promises fun, play and a bit of mess! Explore the experimental world of sculpture inspired by Gillian Lowndes. Use found objects, modroc, clay and more to create abstract shapes and wonderous creatures. You will become a truly radical sculptor for the day! Easter Art Camp dates: 2,...
THURSDAY 4TH APRIL - Japan Inspires Learn about wonderous creatures (shi-shi dogs, ho- ho birds and more!) and discover delicate patterns. Make your own Japanese inspired lantern to take home! Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024 9-4 pm each day. For children aged 6-11yrs (please note we cannot support children...
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...
TUESDAY 9TH APRIL - Print, Pattern, Repeat A day of playful printmaking, inspired by the textile works of Lubaina Himid. Learn how to make your own beautiful wall hanging to take home, then work together to create a collaborative artwork to display in the Museum’s Learning space! Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, +...
WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL - Cabinet of Curiosities Curiouser and curiouser… The Holburne is home to many wonderful trinkets and treasures. Make and design your own mini collection of curiosities, work with clay, plaster and found objects to fill your own personalised mini cabinet. Easter Art Camp dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, + 10 April 2024...