Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5-9pm to experience the Museum free after-hours (Grayson Perry exhibition is ticketed). Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, art demos, installations, performances, DJ-sets and cocktails. Ever wondered how textiles designers inspire new trends? Join Second Year students from Bath Spa University’s Fashion...
In Partnership with Mytton Williams Book your free ticket through Eventbrite Inspired by Mytton Williams’ book, Made in Bath, this event is a celebration of the dynamic spirit of makers in the city. Enjoy fascinating and inspirational, PechaKucha (Japanese for chit-chat) style, talks from 8 brilliant local makers including creatives, crafts people, engineers and innovators....
Guided tours to celebrate International Women’s Day FREE (with Museum admission) Tours last 30 mins, starting on the hour. Please sign up on arrival as numbers are limited. Sun 8 March from 12–4pm Wed 11 March from 1–4pm Picture credit: Angelica Kauffman, Henrietta Laura Pulteney, about 1777 © The Holburne Museum
In partnership with Lawrences Auctioneers Leonardo's Mona Lisa may claim to be the most famous image in Western Art. 98% of all the visitors to the Louvre go to see it: over 6,000,000 people every year. In this talk, Richard Kay assesses the origins of the picture and its history, its allure in popular...
A full day trip to visit the Fleet Air Arm Museum and the Haynes International Motor Museum near Yeovil. Starting at the Fleet Air Arm Museum in the morning we will have an introductory talk about the history of the collections followed by free time to explore the exhibition galleries and Halls. We will head over...
Iain R. Webb In Conversation with Princess Julia and Christine Binnie - 1980s Fashion To complement Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years, fashion writer Iain R Webb, Neo Naturist founder member Christine Binnie and DJ and fashion writer Princess Julia explore the 1980s post-punk counter-cultural explosion, centred on clubs like Billy’s, Blitz, Hell, and Taboo and...
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details John Law (Midi keyboards and laptop) Jon Lloyd (Saxophone) Patrick Dunn (Visuals) In partnership with no_place_arts Join us for an evening of music and art with composer John Law, saxophonist Jon Lloyd and acclaimed visual artist Patrick Dunn (read detailed biographies). Expect a night of ambient, minimalist music...
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details Capture the beauty of nature in this one-day workshop with botanical artist, Julia Trickey. You will be introduced to the techniques and processes used to create delicate and detailed botanical portraits. Starting with simple line drawings you will be encouraged to focus on the form and detail of...
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details FREE (Bath Spa Public Lecture Series) Book online at www.bathspalive.com Join Sian Sullivan, Professor of Environment and Culture at Bath Spa University, to find out more about her research in west Namibia where she has carried out ethnographic and oral history field work for 25 years. Using spoken...
This trip is now postponed. Please follow this link for further details. A full day trip to Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park in Warwickshire where we will have private tours of both the main collection and the special exhibition of works by Lucas Cranach the elder. There will also be free time for independent exploration of...
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details Join us on the last Friday of every month from 5-9pm to experience the Museum free after-hours (Grayson Perry exhibition is ticketed). Immerse yourself in an eclectic programme of pop-up talks, art demos, installations, performances, DJ-sets and cocktails. Garden Cafe serving drinks until 8.45pm Common Salt Performances at...
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details Saturday Art Club for 5-11 year olds Mini Me : Discover the Holburne’s collection of miniature portraits and paint your own keepsake on a wooden medallion. NOW SOLD OUT - email for waiting list A monthly workshop (term-time, excluding bank holiday weekends) for aspiring young artists. Expand your...