The Ballroom table’s Perspex box has been transformed by Candace Bahouth into a creative hot house! A riot of colour, pattern and mosaic, Candace takes the ordinary and reimagines it to create bizarre, surreal and fanciful objects.
One of the undisputed masters of 20th century art, Henri Matisse (1869–1954) is renowned for the exquisite delicacy of his drawn line as much as for the intense brilliance of his colour. His etchings are remarkable for the fact that they preserve the vivacity and clarity of his drawing, giving them an immediacy that is...
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.
On loan from the National Portrait Gallery this autumn, the portrait of Ira Aldridge (1807– 1867) will go on display in the Picture Gallery. Born in New York, Aldridge came to England in 1824 at the age of seventeen. He first performed on the London stage a year later, going on to become the first...
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606–1669) is one of the greatest printmakers of all time, as well as being the recognised master of the Dutch Golden Age. Innovative and experimental in his print making, Rembrandt created prints not only as multiples to be sold and distributed but also as distinctive artistic expressions. His characteristic scratchy, fine line...
Friends are invited to a private viewing of the latest exhibition. Patrons and Exhibition Circle members are also invited if this date is more convenient. Refreshments will be served in the ballroom.
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. Rembrandt-Style Self-Portraits Inspired by the amazing etchings in Rembrandt in Print, explore...
Friends can join us for a private guided walk at Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, one of the UK's oldest and largest. After enjoying the marvellous autumn colours we will take lunch at the Kings Arms at Didmarton. In the afternoon we return to Westonbirt House — described by Country Life as "the finest example of...
Pathways to Wellbeing & Bath MIND Thursday 10 October, 10.30–12.30 & 1.30-3pm Creativity and Wellbeing Lantern Making Day! FREE DROP IN EVENT Come for coffee, cake and creativity – a free and friendly event to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Make a beautiful lantern to carry in the ‘Shine a Light’ procession which starts at...
FILM SCREENING: MATISSE: From MoMA and Tate Modern “The way the film captured Matisse at work, bringing his artistry to life – including resonant readings from Simon Russell Beale – was genuinely inspiring” – Apollo Magazine Join us as we celebrate the giant of modern art on the big screen. This special, behind-the-scenes documentary explores...
Is Nature Healing? Exploring the History and Future of the ‘Nature Cure’ with Dr Samantha Walton FREE (book your place at bathspalive.com) Join us for the first event in the Bath Spa University Public Lecture series at the Holburne Museum for 2019/20. All are welcome. Visit bathspalive.com to book your free place. The 'nature cure'...
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. All that Jazz NOW FULLY BOOKED email for waiting list Using a...
For 11-18 year olds An opportunity for GCSE and A level Art students and young people interested in exploring art to focus on specialist techniques in a friendly, small group environment. All classes are taught by expert artists. Exploring Printmaking - Inspired by Rembrandt: FULLY BOOKED email for waiting list Students will study landscape and...
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...