Upcoming Events
Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years
The Holburne is currently closed to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The first exhibition to survey Grayson Perry’s earliest forays into the art world will re-introduce the explosive and creative works he made between 1982 and 1994. These ground-breaking ‘lost’ pots will be reunited for the first time to focus on the formative years of one of Britain’s most recognisable artists. The show at the Holburne Museum is also remarkable for the fact that many of the 70 items…
Find out more »Talk: An Evening with Grayson Perry FULLY BOOKED
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details This event will be held at Locksbrook Campus, Bath Spa University. Grayson Perry is one of Britain’s leading contemporary artists. Join him as he discusses his artistic practice in this special event celebrating the Holburne Museum’s major touring exhibition: Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years. 24 Jan - 25 May 2020 THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED Event Location: Please note: this event will be hosted at Locksbrook Campus, Bath Spa University, BA1 3EL. Doors open…
Find out more »Adult Workshop: An Introduction to Painting Portrait Miniatures
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more details Learn how to create an exquisite portrait miniature painting with award-winning artist, Jenny Brooks. In this two-day workshop you will be taught about the history of portrait miniature painting and the specialist techniques needed to work on a micro scale. Day One (10.30am-4.30pm) will be spent learning about colour-matching, painting procedures including composition and calligraphy, and practicing trace-down drawing methods. Day Two (10.30am-4.30pm) will be spent working up your drawing watercolours to create…
Find out more »Up Late Friday: Clay Workshops
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more detail 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. Clay Workshops - Inspired by Grayson Perry Garden Cafe serving drinks until 8.45pm
Find out more »Saturday Art Club: Exploring Glass
POSTPONED Please see our Coronavirus page for more detail Saturday Art Club for 5-11 year olds Exploring Glass Fully Booked Email for waiting list Taking inspiration from the collection, create your own stained glass-effect art work. A monthly 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. Please note that this is a drop off session…
Find out more »Art Masterclass for 11-18 yrs: Light and Dark
Light and Dark Explore Tone and Form and help develop your drawing skills by studying details of the paintings in the Holburne collection and producing explorations in a variety of media. Develop ideas further by working from direct observation in pencil, charcoal, biro and mixed media, focusing on highlights and shadows from a Still Life arrangement. Maximum 12 places. All materials included. The tutor Hannah has an MA in Fine Art and creates work that encompasses drawing, sculpture and installation.…
Find out more »The Frank Brown Concert
This event is now postponed. Please follow this link for further details. Join Nathaniel Mander and Sam Brown in our annual celebration of Frank Brown’s contribution to the Holburne. Nathaniel Mander and Sam Brown present an evening of music in the Picture Gallery. We are thrilled to welcome back Nat, a virtuoso harpsichordist, and his partner the lutenist Sam Brown. For the past five years they have presented different artists to form a ‘Holburne Ensemble’. This year they are joined…
Find out more »Talk: Wordsworth at 250
With Jeff Cowton, Professor Stephen Gill, Professor John Strachan and Professor Robert Morrison FREE (Bath Spa Public Lecture Series) POSTPONED To book your place, please email Dr Goodman (h.goodman@bathspa.ac.uk) at Bath Spa University. A celebration of the great Romantic poet (1770-1850) whose collaboration with S.T. Coleridge The Lyrical Ballads was published in Bristol in 1798. Featuring Jeff Cowton (Curator, Dove Cottage), Professor Stephen Gill (Wordsworth biographer and Emeritus Professor of the University of Oxford), and Bath Spa Professors John Strachan…
Find out more »Saturday Art Club: Clay Plate Design
Saturday Art Club for 5-11 year olds Clay Plate Design - FULLY BOOKED Email for waiting list Make your own clay dinner service inspired by the beautiful ceramics in the Museum. A monthly 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. Please note that this is a drop off session for children. We are…
Find out more »Free Drop-in Creativity and Wellbeing Coffee Morning
Pathways to Wellbeing Come for coffee, cake and creativity – a free and friendly event to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week. Make something beautiful, inspired by our museum collection and find out about our museums and wellbeing programme which promotes mental health and wellbeing through engaging with the arts and heritage. For more information visit www.holburne.org/learning/community-engagement
Find out more »Art Masterclass for 11-18yrs: ‘Landscape from a Dream’
For 11-18 yrs Explore landscapes within the Holburne collection and in Sydney Gardens. Make drawings using a variety of media and develop these into a frieze: work onto clay using line, texture and then cast in plaster for beautiful results. Paint a surreal landscape making reference to artists and brothers, Paul and John Nash. Develop visual language and composition skills. Maximum 12 places Led by Lucia Harley who works with sculpture and installation. She is a passionate educator with 18…
Find out more »May Holiday Camp: for 5-11 yrs
May Holiday Art Camp: for 5-11 yrs: Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 May Days packed full of fun; creative activities inspired by the Museum’s collection and exhibitions, led by our experienced team of artists. 9am-4pm £40 per day; £20 discount for booking 4 consecutive days. BOOKING ESSENTIAL: CLICK BUY BUTTON BELOW TO BOOK FOR THE WEEK CLICK HERE TO BOOK INDIVIDUAL DAYS Holiday Art Camps are also available: Monday 6 to Thursday 9 April Tuesday 14 to Friday 17 April Booking…
Find out more »Music and Art Concert: Duo Antipodes
Enjoy a special concert with Irish Guitarist, Manus Noble, and Australian Cellist, Jehanne Bastoni, as they weave magical performances of Japanese and European solos and duets, including pieces by Joe Hisaishi, Yuquijiro Yocoh, Manus Noble, Manuel de Falla and Arvo Part. Having performed at many of the world’s leading venues across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and more, the duo are well known for their commanding performances and friendly stage manner. They are passionate about arranging (and even composing) much…
Find out more »Up Late Friday: Mindful May
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. Creativity for Wellbeing Back by popular demand! Ease into summer with a joyful programme of relaxing and creative activities focused on boosting positive wellbeing. Most Up Late's are specially curated by student talent and arts practitioners from the Universities of Bath Spa, Bath and Bristol. Garden…
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