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.
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. Clay Creations NOW FULLY BOOKED - email for waiting list Taking inspiration...
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...
Join us for an exclusive one-day mosaicking workshop with acclaimed mosaic artist, Candace Bahouth. Enjoy a tour of Candace’s latest display in the Davidson Gallery and learn how to mosaic a tile using glass and ceramic pieces, inspired by the colourful and exuberant designs of Candace’s work. This workshop will teach you to the basic...
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...
