Spring flowers Friday 12 April | 10.30am - 12.30pm FREE Family Creative Drop-in Create a beautiful mixed-media collage inspired by Gwen John’s paintings and drawings of vases of flowers. Suitable for children aged 4+, children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Stanley Spencer’s fervent, if somewhat unconventional Christian faith, was frequently reflected in his work, and was regarded as controversial when it was first exhibited- This was especially true of his paintings set in Cookham, where Spencer lived much of his adult life. The Spencer Gallery provides a unique insight into the man, the artist and...
Organised by Friends of The Holburne
Bath Spa University’s Textile Design for Fashion and Interior (TDFI) students take over the museum for one night only. Immerse yourself in their textile designs inspired by the curious artefacts from the Holburne’s decorative arts collections. During the evening you can enjoy: FREE entry Drinks in the Garden café and Terrace Enjoy FREE access to...
See the man himself in action! Watch Mr Doodle drawing ‘live’ from as he completes the final leg of his doodle installation on the Holburne cafe windows. Feeling inspired? Join us for our Dressed for Doodling, Free creative drop-in. Enjoy creating your own stylish doodled accessory to wear just like Mr Doodle does! When? Saturday 4...
In 1930’s Britain one artist is living and creating rebelliously outside of the social and gender norm. Gluck. No Prefix. No suffix. No quotes. A hugely talented artist, idiosyncratic Gluck lived by nobody’s rules but their own, and when celebrity florist Constance Spry walked into their studio with a delivery, a scandalously queer, tempestuous relationship...
In 1930’s Britain one artist is living and creating rebelliously outside of the social and gender norm. Gluck. No Prefix. No suffix. No quotes. A hugely talented artist, idiosyncratic Gluck lived by nobody’s rules but their own, and when celebrity florist Constance Spry walked into their studio with a delivery, a scandalously queer, tempestuous relationship...
In 1930’s Britain one artist is living and creating rebelliously outside of the social and gender norm. Gluck. No Prefix. No suffix. No quotes. A hugely talented artist, idiosyncratic Gluck lived by nobody’s rules but their own, and when celebrity florist Constance Spry walked into their studio with a delivery, a scandalously queer, tempestuous relationship...
Organised by Friends of The Holburne
Anyone for coffee and creativity? We're looking forward to our free, drop-in Creativity & Wellbeing coffee morning on Monday 13 May, 10.30 - 12 noon. Every year we mark the beginning of @MentalHealthAwareness Week by connecting through some calming, creative activities. Everyone is invited and you'll find a warm welcome if you come on your own. Fabric...
Mary Moore is the only child of Henry Moore. She has curated numerous exhibitions and written extensively on her father’s life and work as well as appearing on radio and television programmes internationally. She will be hosted by Chris Stephens, Director of the museum, in a discussion that explores Henry Moore’s life and legacy. Garden...
MA Dance | MA Fine Art | MA Music Performance Bath Spa University postgraduate students respond to the collection, the space and the history of the Holburne Museum in a playful, crossdisciplinary collaboration, combining artwork, music and dance. The building will be reanimated with contemporary artwork and site-specific performance that takes as its starting...
