Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5-9pm to experience the Museum free after-hours. Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, art demos, installations, performances, DJ-sets and cocktails. All Up Late's are specially curated by student talent and arts practitioners from the Universities of Bath Spa, Bath and Bristol. Garden...
Inspired by our temporary exhibitions, Rembrandt in Print and Matisse: Master of Line this workshop will teach you how to make a Drypoint print. You will be taught how to draw and mark-make on soft metal plate using specialist tools, inks, chine collé and print on the portable press brought in for the workshop. There...
Come and browse — and buy! — from a wonderful selection of secondhand books, covering a wide array of topics from art and architecture to history, gardening, biography, non-fiction, travelling, literature and much more. Donations of good quality books are warmly welcomed and are much needed to help raise funds. Please contact Sidney Blackmore or David...
Tuesday 29 & Wednesday 30 October 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30-3.30pm Inspired by Candace Bahouth’s mosaic ‘totem trees’, create a collaged mosaic-style tree from images of birds, bugs and flowers on the Holburne’s pottery collection. During Museums Week – Saturday 24 October to Sunday 1 November - entry to the Holburne will be free for residents of...
Downton Abbey revealed: The Story of Highclere Castle The enormous success of the television series has made Highclere Castle one of the most recognisable buildings in the country. This lecture will reveal that truth is stranger than fiction, telling the story of the castle and family who own it, the Earls of Carnarvon. Highclere is...
Spend the day taking inspiration for your writing from two of the greatest masters of the drawn line, Rembrandt and Henri Matisse. This friendly, informal workshop of supportive exercises and discovery is led by award-winning poet Jane Draycott - just bring your pen and your love of words! Jane Draycott’s six poetry collections have been...
Saturday Art Club for 5-11 year olds A fortnightly workshop (term-time, excluding bank holiday weekends) for aspiring young artists. Expand your skills and discover new techniques, exploring the Museum collection and temporary exhibitions with our experienced artists, creating something special to take home. Fans! -Fully Booked -email for waiting list Take inspiration from the permanent...
Meet the Artist: Exclusive Tours with Candace Bahouth £6 (limited numbers, booking advised to avoid disappointment) Join artist Candace Bahouth for an exclusive tour of her display in the Davidson Gallery. Hear all about her artistic influences and creative practice in mosaicking and tapestry, and enjoy her beautiful pieces on display.
Join us for a weekend celebrating the art of printmaking inspired by the narrative etchings of Spanish artist Francisco Goya. Enjoy free print demonstrations and workshops with printmaker Simon Marsh. No prior experience necessary, but please note that some imagery may not be suitable for under 18s. Simon Marsh works with many leading and emerging...
Widely hailed as the greatest Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age, Rembrandt was one of the most experimental printmakers of the seventeenth century. In this talk An Van Camp will explore Rembrandt’s working methods and his innovative printmaking techniques, in addition to his talents as a storyteller and an observer of life. An Van...
Saturday Art Club for 5-11 year olds A fortnightly workshop (term-time, excluding bank holiday weekends) for aspiring young artists. Expand your skills and discover new techniques, exploring the Museum collection and temporary exhibitions with our experienced artists, creating something special to take home. Fruit and Flowers -NOW FULLY BOOKED -email for waiting list Investigate Still...
NOW POSTPONED For one night only, immerse yourself in the colourful world of the 18th-century Sydney Hotel. Experience a night of Georgian scandal and revelry as we transport you back in time. Enjoy an eclectic programme of: • Live music • Historic dancing • Theatrical performances • Gin cocktails • Georgian makeovers • Georgian picture...