Soprano Penelope Appleyard and pianist Jonathan Delbridge present an enchanting programme about the love story of Jane Austen and music. Featuring some of Jane’s favourite music played on our historic fortepiano, the programme also includes extracts from her works and letters, and a brand new musical setting of one of her teenage poems. Seamlessly combining...
*Fully Booked* In this workshop, Bookbinder Kate Holland will guide you step-by-step in the traditional craft of bookbinding. The covers will be made using wallpaper faithfully reproduced from Jane Austen's house in Hampshire. You will come away with two books that you have made from scratch; a single-section soft cover notebook and a multi-section...
£2 per item with a small additional charge to fire works. Pay on the day. Open to all! Take inspiration from our exhibition Sculpting the Earth to create your own miniature clay creatures. Think small and beautiful, inspired by the natural world in this relaxed and open workshop. Image credit: 'Pelican' by Psiche Hughes
Sunday 9 November Second Sunday of the month. A special Austen inspired session - expect wigs, bonnets are more! 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection galleries and Illustrating Austen exhibition) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants:...
Katy Hessel, author of The Story of Art Without Men joins us to discuss her new book How to Live an Artful Life. A celebration of daily inspiration throughout the year in a joyful collection of quotes and ideas from artists. In a world of unwanted distraction, where AI is attempting to replace the human imagination, how...
Step into the magic this festive season! Meet Father Christmas, receive a special gift, and enjoy a heartwarming interactive experience brought to life by professional actors and musicians. Much more than your typical grotto, the experience offers a 20-minute immersive performance where children and grown-ups help the elves wake Father Christmas and discover how they’re...
Nurry is an exceptional local concert pianist who studied music at Wells Cathedral School before attending the Royal College of Music in London. She will be playing a selection of works by Rachmaninov on our Steinway grand piano, which was favoured by the composer himself when he was in the UK. Image courtesy Nurry...
Join us for a festive evening offering a range of thoughtful hand-crafted gifts by our talented community of local artists and makers. Stalls will be spread throughout the museum, inside and outside, offering a range of gifts for all the family including unique prints and cards; handmade jewellery and accessories; stylish homeware; Christmas decorations; children's...
Jerry Brotton is a British historian, author, curator, television and radio presenter, and Professor of Renaissance Studies at Queen Mary University of London. This engaging illustrated talk will introduce a global perspective on the Renaissance era during which the treasures in the Schroder Gallery were created. While for many the period is synonymous with Italian...
Make your own beautiful Christmas creature decoration to hang on your tree! £2 per person making - pay on the day
Sunday 14 December Second Sunday of the month 2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free entry to collection galleries) Cost: £12.50 Concession: £7 - Art Fund, NUS Card (Full time student), 18-25 yr olds Pathways to Wellbeing participants: £5 Art for All! 28 places available Fast paced and fun, Bath Portrait Club welcomes...
