As the days shorten and summer colours disappear from our gardens, this is an opportunity to see a wonderful exhibition tracing the development of Dutch flower painting from its beginnings in the early 17th century to the height of its popularity in the late 18th century. It features a selection of the finest examples of...
Please join us for an insightful evening with drinks and canapes, hosted by The Holburne Museum and The Studio - Bath Spa University’s Enterprise and Innovation hub - that explores the role of creative technology within the heritage sector and how it is bringing history to life in innovative ways and reaching new audiences. ...
Make a dancing Sugar Plum Fairy or Mouse King inspired by Rodin & Degas. designed for families to enjoy creative making together, these 2-hour sessions will be led by an artist. Expect beautiful materials and a festive atmosphere! When? Saturday 3 December, 10.30 -12.30 Where? The Holburne Museum, the Clore Learning room on the ground...
Join us for our first UP LATE of the year 5pm – 9pm. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry to our collection galleries Reduced entry to Alberta Whittle : Dipping below a waxing moon, the dance claims us for release Purchase tickets for Alberta Whittle in Conversation £15 - here (includes entry to...
Join artist Alberta Whittle In Conversation with curator Will Cooper for a discussion about the artist’s latest exhibition, Dipping below a waxing moon, the dance claims us for release. Drawing on their long-term working relationship, the conversation will explore Whittle’s practice of promoting self-compassion and collective care as key methodologies in fighting anti-Blackness, and how...
This February half term enjoy a full FREE day of family creative activities- there's something for everyone! Love Lockets 10.30am - 1pm Make a beautiful miniature locket for someone special on Valentines Day! Inspired by the miniature portraits in the Holburne's collection. Animal Antics 2...
Contorted - Young People's Figurative Sculpture Workshop with Anna Gillespie When? Wednesday 15 February 2023 10 - 4.30 Where? The Holburne Museum, The Clore Learning room (ground floor of museum, opposite shop) Explore Alberta Whittle’s installation and use of limbo dance as a metaphor for the contortion of the human body. Work...
Pop-Up Animal Scenes - Family Creativity Workshop Make a 'scene' this half term! An animal scene that is... Designed for families to enjoy creative making together, be inspired by Durer’s wood cut prints and fascination with animals to create your own pop-up scene. In this special 2-hour workshop you will be learn from an experienced...
Get up close and personal with figurines (small statues) from the museum’s collection with 3D scanning. Learn how to 3D scan museum objects with Creative Technologist Coral Manton, then have a go at editing your scans in software using a process called ‘photogrammetry’, to create your own new content. Curator Monserrat Pis Marcos will talk...
Can you reveal new stories about the museum’s collection? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used to label the world around us. It’s a technology in your phone camera, in online image searches and is increasingly being used by museums for searching online collections. In this Lab, Creative Technologist Coral Manton will introduce you to AI...
This Up Late will be brought to you by the Holburne Future Collective, launching this ambitious new project for young people by young people. The evening will showcase the museum’s relationship with the new generation and celebrate their involvement in the Arts. During the evening you can enjoy: The premiere of the Holburne Future Collective's...
Be inspired by the museum’s collection of miniature portraits to have a go at writing your own interactive short story or poetry using Twine software. Creative Technologists from Bath Spa University will introduce you to the free software and the opportunities it offers for creative writing and reaching new readers. Museum staff will share the...