Colour and Texture - Decorative garland making, Family workshop Get festival ready by learning how to make your own beautiful garland. Take inspiration from the bold colours in Chila Kumari Singh Burman’s neon art to create your own signature yet stylish accessory. This workshop is programmed as part of our Festival of Light Up Late...
Bath Spa University’s Textile students take over for one night only. Immerse yourself in their designs inspired by the curious artefacts from our decorative arts collections, and try your hand at knitting, stitching and screen printing in student-led workshops. Collection galleries FREE Special Exhibition - Reduced entry Cafe open all evening for drinks and nibbles...
Join us for a festive evening including mulled wine and mince pies, live festive music, and a chance to pick up some last-minute gifts from a range of local artists and makers. Stalls will spread throughout the Museum, offering a range of hand-crafted gifts for all the family including: Unique prints and cards Handmade jewellery...
Friday 28 February | 6-7pm | FREE This workshop is programmed as part of our February Up Late Event, and does note require pre-booking. Take lead from exhibiting artist Joshua Donkor to create collaborative artworks, inspired by you. This Visual Storytelling workshop is designed to create a space for people to share their personal experiences,...
'Pop' down to the Holburne to celebrate our brand new exhibition after hours. Try your hand at printing Pop Art icons onto tote bags, enjoy drinks in the Garden Cafe with DJ Pable Tinte and book your ticket for our headline lecture on Francis Bacon, with Director Chris Stephens. General admission to our 'Up...
Pop, Print, Go! Adult Drop-In Printing Workshop Friday 31 January | 5.30-8pm | £2 per small bag / £4 per large bag This workshop is programmed as part of our January Up Late event. No need to pre-book, just drop-in on the evening. Be inspired by Pop Art! Design and print your own patterned tote...
Probably the greatest British painter of the 20th century, Francis Bacon based almost all of his works on photographs. As curator of Iconic, Chris Stephens will reveal that source material and explore the ways it reveals the artist’s ideas and motivations. This event will take place during our January 'Up Late', which will also...
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...
Collections will be open from 17:00 as part of the Holburne Museum Up Late and the film screening will start at 19:00. From Austen to Bridgerton, Bath has long been the centre of the period drama aesthetic but how does the representation on screen affect our view of the reality? Michael Winterbottom takes on the...
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...
From Austen to Bridgerton, Bath has long been the centre of the period drama aesthetic but how does the representation on screen affect our view of the reality? Michael Winterbottom takes on the period drama in film-within-a-film, A Cock and Bull Story. Now 20 years old, A Cock and Bull Story is a fantastic look...
