Family Drop-In Workshop – Wonderful Weaves Wednesday 19 February | 2-3.30pm | FREE No need to book, just drop-in on the day. A fun, simple weaving workshop inspired by the tapestry textiles of Diedrick Brackens. Enjoy lovely tactile materials and make a mini masterpiece to keep. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all...
Join us for this exciting evening hosted by Joshua Donkor, whose exhibition: I have more souls than one is currently on display at the Holburne. 6-6.45pm join a visual storytelling workshop run by Joshua. 7pm Joshua will be in conversation with Chantel Akworkor - purchase tickets here The Holburne team will also be around throughout...
Joshua Donkor uses portraiture to subvert monolithic portrayals of Black identity. In this discussion with Chantel Akworkor Thompson, an educator and curator based in Ghana, he will share his influences and explain his techniques, rich in personal narrative. This event will take place during our Family Ties 'Up Late' evening, which will also include...
Adult Screen Print Workshop – Iconic Portraiture Friday 7 March | 10am-4pm | £85 pp This day-long workshop will take you on a deep dive into screen printing, led by artist and printmaker Emma Gregory. Stepping into the world of iconic portraits from mid-century America, you will recreate the same techniques used by makers of...
The work of British pop artist Pauline Boty expresses many of the social changes and tensions for young women in Britain in the 1960s. This lecture will look at Boty’s work and, in particular, her self-portraits and photographic portraits of her, in the context of shifts in morality and sexuality in the period and the...
Creativity & Wellbeing Tea Party Wed 19 March, 2 – 4pm FREE – All welcome Pop in for inspiring creative activities, tea and cake.Come and meet our friendly Pathways to Wellbeing team and find out about the supported art groups we run. Promoting mental health and wellbeing through creativity!
The start of great art is a curious mind! Come and discover Bath’s emerging artists and performers in this Up Late pop-up exhibition at the Holburne Museum. For one night only, the museum will play host to a vibrant showcase including new paintings, photographs and sculptures. Alongside the visual art, enjoy a compelling programme of...
Enjoy a guided exploration of the museum using our special Easter Trail for kids! No need to book, pick up from front desk and get hat hunting. Activity trail and children museum entry is free, adult entry fees still apply. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fan-tastic Paper Fashion Tuesday 15 April | 10.30am-12.30pm | FREE No need to book, just drop in on the day. Fold it, cut it, bunch it, scrunch it! Create outrageous paper outfits Inspired by our collection of silk and paper fans. This activity has been developed with our Young Creatives Group – Make It New....
A Holburne volunteer-led event FREE evening of talks, workshops and gallery visits Discounted entry to ‘Iconic: Portraiture from Francis Bacon to Andy Warhol’ including gallery talks (£7/free to members) Free showing of Ken Russell’s mini film ‘Pop Goes the Easel’ - book here Discover our plans for the new Schroder Gallery – vote on the...
The Holburne’s annual Plant Sale returns this May, this year with added Craft! The work of local artists and makers will be on sale alongside plants, second-hand books and a display of local bees and honey. There’ll be expert advice and gardening tips available, and a tea-room offering delicious homemade cakes. All proceeds will benefit...
The Holburne has been working with MA Fine Art students from Bath Spa University on a live brief to 'Play the Museum' - this will be the opening night of a one week pop-up exhibition of innovative and thought-provoking responses to our 18th century collection - discover film, live performance, fascinating tours and creative activities...
