What’s on?
Family Events • Workshops • Tours • Talks
January – June 2019
Big Top BonanzaVictoria Art Gallery
Buttoned UpFashion Museum
Curious CoinsThe Roman Baths
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Togas and Tunics
Saturday 16; Sunday 17 February Saturday 23; Sunday 24 February Saturday 25; Sunday 26 May Saturday 1; Sunday 2 June 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Find out how Romans dressed and try on a toga.
Family Events
Out and AboutCurious about Keynsham
Wednesday 20 February 11am–3pm
Keynsham Civic Centre
Explore in detail some of the amazing objects that tell the story of Keynsham, such as the Roman mosaic and gold posy ring.
Lansdown North Local History Store
Saturday 18 May Lansdown Playing Fields North
Explore the weird and wonderful spa collection. Join a treat of a tour at 11am or 2pm. Booking essential. Phone 01225 477773 to book.
Events for Adults
T’ai Chi on the Terrace
Weekly sessions on Tuesdays at 8am: 8 January – 12 March 9 April – 11 June
Weekly sessions led by qualified private instructor Paddy Nisbett.
Phone 01225 477773 to book. £4 per session.
Beginner’s Latin Day School
Saturday 23 March, 10am-4pm
Spend a day learning classical Latin with George Sharpley. See how the language works, learn more about ancient writers, and hear their work read aloud.
Phone 01225 477773 to book. £45/£35 Discovery Card holders and concessions
Easter Evenings
Friday 19 April – Monday 22 April 6pm-8pm
See the Roman Baths in a different light at our torchlit evening openings featuring live music and a pop-up Prosecco Bar.
Party in the City – Museums at Night
Friday 17 May 6pm-10pm
Join in the city-wide celebrations for Bath Festival. Enjoy a special night at the Pump Room with live music and a pay bar.
Roman Baths Archway Project
A new state-of-the-art learning centre is currently being developed and will contain a hands-on archaeological investigation zone for school children.
New areas of the Roman site will also be revealed to the public for the very first time.
To help support this important learning and conservation project, or to keep up to date with our newsletter, please visit romanbaths.co.uk/archway
Science Busking at the Roman Baths
Saturday 16 March 2pm–5pm
Join Junior Scientists from Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution and get hands on with museum objects. Discover the science behind how they were made and how they are cared for today.
Potty about Pots
Monday 15 April 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Use wax crayons and a wax resist effect to create some amazing designs inspired by our collection of Roman pots.
Marvellous Mosaics
Monday 27 – Friday 31 May 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Did you know that book plates are small labels posted into books to show who owns them? Make a marvellous mosaic paper design to decorate a book plate.
All included in admission price, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
ToursAbove and Below Tour
Wednesdays at 11am: 9, 23 January; 13, 27 February; 13, 27 March; 10, 24 April; 8, 22 May; 12 June Wednesday 26 June: 6pm
Explore the hidden Roman, Georgian and Victorian history of the site. Suitable footwear and clothing is advised as walkways are uneven and your tour will involve negotiating a number of steps. Booking essential. Phone 01225 477773 to book.
Curious Coins
Monday 18 – Friday 22 February 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4pm
Did you know we have about 2,500 Roman coins on display? Investigate our collection and create a coin fridge magnet with your design on.
Flower Power
Tuesday 28 May 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Look at the fabulous floral patterns on display. Create a piece of ‘fabric’ using flower stamps and paper.
Free to attend with Museum entry, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Creative ActivitiesSaturday Sketching
Saturdays 5 January, 2 February, 2 March, 6 April, 4 May, 1 June 10.30am–12.30pm
Sketch the beautiful objects on display in our A History of Fashion in 100 Objects exhibition, with suggestions of key spots of interest from the curators. Self-led sketching sessions in the Museum, materials provided.
Free to attend with Museum entry.
Bath Knitting & Crochet Guild
Saturdays 12 January, 9 February, 9 March, 13 April, 11 May, 8 June 10am–12pm
Free to attend for most sessions, please check website for details.
All skill levels.
Attendees must be comfortable climbing stairs.
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Family EventsRibbon Roundup
Tuesday 19 February 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Explore how ribbon is used by fashion designers and make a ribbon decoration.
Twilight TalksPanorama Gallery, 6.15pm-7.15pm
Royal Women: Her Majesty Queen Alexandra
Thursday 7 February
Dr Kate Strasdin, author and historical research consultant for the Royal Women exhibition will tell the story behind the recent discovery of Queen Alexandra’s missing dress. A book signing will accompany this talk.
Royal Women: Behind the Scenes of the Exhibition
Thursday 21 February
Join curator Elly Summers for an exclusive insight into the exquisite pieces selected for display in Royal Women, examining not only the collection stories that lie behind the objects, but also the processes involved in curating a major fashion exhibition.
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams
Thursday 7 March
Hear Oriole Cullen, curator of the V&A Museum’s new blockbuster fashion exhibition, trace the history and impact of one of the twentieth century’s most influential designers.
Glove Stories
Thursday 21 March
Curator Rosemary Harden will offer a special preview of the Museum’s latest display showcasing the breadth and depth of the wonderful Glove Collection Trust Collection, established by the Worshipful Company of Glovers of London and housed here at the Fashion Museum.
Tickets £10 adult/ £8 student, includes a glass of wine.
Book at bathboxoffice.org.uk
In ConversationPanorama Gallery, 6.15pm-7.15pm
In Conversation with David Sassoon, British Couturier
Thursday 11 April
Hear curator Rosemary Harden in conversation with David Sassoon of legendary British couture house Bellville Sassoon. Discover the stories behind David’s glamorous designs for royal fashion icons Princess Margaret and Diana, Princess of Wales.
Tickets £10 adult/£8 student, includes a glass of wine.
Book at bathboxoffice.org.uk
Buttoned Up
Tuesday 16 April 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Look at how buttons were used on different outfits throughout the centuries and create a button brooch.
Classes for AdultsBespoke Embroidery: Inspired by 1600s Gauntlet Gloves
Saturday 4 May, 10am-4pm
Recreate a motif from a beautiful historic glove with Deborah Wilding.
Bespoke Embroidery: Inspired by 1600s Blackwork Shirt
Saturday 1 June, 10am-4pm
Recreate the decoration on an Elizabethan shirt using traditional blackwork techniques with Deborah Wilding.
Bespoke Embroidery: Inspired by 1610s Goldwork Waistcoat
Saturday 15 June, 10am-4pm
Learn how to recreate a section of a stunning woman’s waistcoat in silk and gold threads with Kate Barlow.
Tickets £84, plus £30 for materials payable in cash on the day.
Book at royal-needlework.org.uk/courses.
All attendees need to be comfortable climbing two flights of stairs.
Free Lunchtime Talks at the GuildhallWednesdays, 1.10pm-1.45pm
A series of free talks to complement our exhibition Val Hunt: Endangered and Extinct
Peter Scott and Co: Nature Reporting in the 1940s and 1950s27 February
Jon Benington
Birds of Prey and Conservation6 March
West of England Falconry
My Wild City13 March
Julie Doherty, Avon Wildlife Trust
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Family EventsFebruary Forecast
Wednesday 20 February 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Take a look at the different types of weather in our paintings and sculptures. Create a seasonal picture using a range of special materials.
All Shapes and Sizes
Friday 22 February 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Investigate how artists have used shape in their work and then create a stylised picture full of shapes.
Art Store Tours
Wednesdays 16 January, 13 February, 13 March, 17 April, 15 May, 12 June 12pm-12.45pm
Join a curator and explore the wonderful paintings, drawings and sculpture in the permanent collection housed, and cared for, in our art stores.
Free, booking essential. Phone 01225 4777233 to book.
Collection Highlight Tours
Wednesdays 9 January, 6 February, 6 March, 3 April,1 May, 5 June 1pm-1.45pm
Discover the stories behind our principal treasures with Dr Chris Davies.
Free, no booking required.
Events for AdultsArtist-in-Residence
Saturdays 23 February, 16 March, 6 April, 18 May 11.30am-4pm
Meet classically trained portrait artist Harriet Dahan-Bouchard as she draws from a model. Free, just bring a sketch pad.
Art on Mondays
10am-11.30am
Free talks about the art on display for blind and visually impaired visitors, no booking required.
On Paper14 January
Henry VIII and Dendrochronology11 February
Louise Bourgeois Prints11 March
Sharmanka Travelling Circus and Val Hunt 8 April
Poussin’s The Triumph of Pan13 May
Bath Society of Artists17 June
Sizing up Sculpture
Wednesday 29 May 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Explore our new exhibition and make a special sculpture using art papers.
All Lined Up
Friday 31 May 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Take a line for a walk and create some amazing art using a rainbow of colour.
Big Top Bonanza
Wednesday 17 April 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm
Explore our special exhibition Sharmanka Travelling Circus and create a theatrical picture fit for the Big Top!
All included in admission price, no need to book. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities suitable for 3+.
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Drop-In Day
Monday 25 March 9.30am-4.30pm
See what goes on behind the scenes in Archives and Local Studies collection. Discover your family or local history. Visit the strong rooms and find some unexpected treasures.
See our website for accessibility information.
Creative Writing for over-55s
Fortnightly sessions on Mondays in February and March: 2pm-4.30pm The Bubble, St John’s, 4/5 Chapel Court, Bath Monthly sessions on Tuesdays 10.30am-12.30pm: 19 February, 19 March North East Somerset Carers Centre, Radstock
Use materials from the archive as inspiration to create short stories, poetry or life-writing. Led by writer Michael Loveday.
In collaboration with the St John’s Foundation. £4 per session.
Advance booking essential. Phone Sam Norris of the St John’s Foundation on 01225 486403 or 07725 277146 or [email protected] to book.
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Resident’s Discovery Card
Residents of Bath and North East Somerset can obtain free admission to the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery with a Resident’s Discovery Card. Many of the events featured in this guide are free to Discovery Card holders.
See bathnes.gov.uk/discoverycard for more details, or follow us on Twitter: @DiscoveryCard
Annual PassNot a resident of Bath and North East Somerset? Make the most of our museums’ changing displays and varied events programme with our Annual Pass. See our websites for further information.
Resident’s Discovery
CardUnlimited access to the Roman Baths,
Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery
for one year
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World Heritage Day
Thursday 18 April
Enjoy a festival of events to celebrate World Heritage Day. Visit the website for more information about what’s on.
bathworldheritage.org.uk/events