Welcome to Bath

Cressida Cowell
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/London) | The Forum Bath, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath, Somerset, BA1 1UG, United Kingdom
Join Cressida Cowell to celebrate How To Train Your Dragon School, her first (hilarious) novel in the Dragon world for 10 years and get an exclusive pre-publication sneak peek of the last instalment of the Which Way series, WHICH WAY TO THE FUTURE. It’s an exciting year for Dragon, with a new live action film released in June: Cressida will talk about her inspiration and give writing and drawing tips; her events are energetic, inspiring, and unmissable!

Meet the author and illustrator behind the How to Train Your Dragon series of children’s books that inspired the DreamWorks Animation hit films.

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Open House
2025-10-09 16:00 - 20:00 | Sandra Higgins Art Gallery, 41 Milsom Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1DN, United Kingdom
Join the team from Sandra Higgins Gallery to celebrate their new venue and see the current exhibition ‘Contrasts and Connections’ with artists Patrick Hughes, Steve Thomas and Donald Smith.

Celebrating the contrasts and connections between three British artists. Patrick Hughes for his creation of “reverspective’ illusions, joins Steve Thomas, known for his rhythmic abstract structures, and Donald Smith, whose vibrant explorations of colour and form have been exhibited widely.Together, their work creates a dynamic dialogue of illusion, rhythm, and colour.

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Scale Model Making Workshop
2025-10-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of Bath Architecture, The Countess of Huntingdon’s Chapel, The Paragon, The Vineyards, Bath, Somerset, BA1 5NA, United Kingdom
Unleash your inner architect and create your own Georgian townhouse window with model maker and artist Jess Wright!

The workshop will explore the methods and techniques used by model makers to create your own unique 1:20 scale window with realistic brickwork, period window and unique flowerbox. Whether you’re into architecture, interiors, miniatures, or just love a relaxing day of crafting, this is a delightful way to spend a few hours immersed in something beautifully small.

All materials included. No experience necessary. Tea and coffee will be available.

This will be a very relaxed workshop, suitable for all abilities with support and guidance to achieve a beautiful model to take home and display.

Duration of workshop 3 hours.

About the Artist: Jess Wright (@small_but_wrighty) is a professional artist and facilitator who has previously worked as a designer and prop maker in theatre and TV. Jess studied Fine Art at Plymouth University and Theatre Design at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and now works as an arts facilitator and her own freelance model making practice.

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World Mental Health Day at the Holburne
2025-10-11 10:30 - 15:30 | The Holburne Museum, Bath, BA2 4DB
Join a day of community connection, creativity and wellbeing, as The Holburne Museum marks World Mental Health Day 2025.

All welcome!

Discover fun and creative ways to support your wellbeing in the beautiful surroundings of the Holburne Museum and Sydney Gardens. Lots on offer throughout the day:

⭐ Creative workshops (Printmaking, Make a Dreamcatcher, Nature-based craft & more) including a drop-in session for young people and adults (11+ yrs and over) from 2-3pm

⭐ Wellbeing sessions (Mindfulness, Breathwork, Stress busting & more)

⭐ Mindful walk in Sydney Gardens with Ecowild

⭐ Storytelling workshop

⭐ Advice & info from 20+ local support services

⭐ Blood pressure checks with a community pharmacist

Plus, music in the Picture Gallery:

⭐ 1.30-3pm Bath Tub Community Orchestra

⭐ 3-3.30pm Choir (Soundwell Singing for Wellbeing Group)

Please collect a FREE wristband when you arrive (at the front of the museum from 10.30am). Your wristband will give you access to:

❤️ All activities and workshops (these will be offered first come, first served, see timetable on the day)

❤️ The whole museum, including exhibitions!

❤️ Delicious soup and roll made by Bath City Farm.

This event is hosted by the Holburne (Pathways to Wellbeing), in partnership with Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust, Bath City Farm, Bath Mind, BaNES Parent & Carer Forum, Wellbeing Courses, Soundwell Music Therapy & the Assembly Rooms.

Craf-tea morning for RUHX
2025-10-18 09:30 - 11:30 | Locksbrook Inn, 103 Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EN, United Kingdom
Join Bath RUHX Fundraising Group on Saturday morning at the Locksbrook Inn for a craf-tea spooky morning. Drop in between 9:00-11:30am and try some Halloween crafts, enjoy a cuppa and learn more about supporting your local hospital, RUH Bath. Everyone is welcome to this free event. The group are welcoming new members to join their FUNraising.

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CURATOR’S TALK
2025-10-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Sandra Higgins Art Gallery, 41 Milsom Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1DN, United Kingdom
Meet the Curator/Gallery Owner, Sandra Higgins to be guided through the current exhibition, ‘Contrasts & Connections’ at Sandra Higgins Art Gallery in Shires Yard. You will be given insight into the inspiration and creation of the artworks in the show by the three distinguished British artists Patrick Hughes, Steve Thomas and Donald Smith. United by their colourful palettes, joyful forms and images as well as their humour this is really an uplifting experience for visitors. It is your chance to engage with artists never shown before in Bath in this new contemporary art gallery in the heart of the city.

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Rope (1948) + Macramé Workshop
2025-10-20 16:00 - 20:30 | Burdall’s Yard, 7A Anglo Terrace, Bath, BANES, BA1 5NH, United Kingdom
A murder. A dinner party. A decorative knot. Alfred Hitchcock’s taut psychological thriller Rope (1948) is the perfect film to pair with an evening of creative tension.

Join queer horror collective Reel Life Monsters for a one-of-a-kind event combining craft and cinema. The evening begins with a hands-on macramé workshop—no experience needed, all materials provided—followed by a screening of Rope, a chilling tale of arrogance, morality, and murder, shot in a groundbreaking continuous-take style.

Macramé workshop followed by film screening.

Materials provided | Bar open throughout.

Come for the knots. Stay for the thrill.

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Donald Smith Artist’s Talk
2025-10-26 14:00 - 15:00 | BANES
Join Sandra Higgins Gallery for a glass of Prosecco and an insightful Artist’s Talk with Donald Smith, past Director of Exhibitions at Chelsea College of Art and an artist respected internationally as a major cultural figure across art design and popular culture. He will engage with visitors as he talks about the inspiration for his artworks currently in the exhibition, ‘Contrasts & Connections’. This is also the last day of the exhibition, so do come along before it closes!

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Junk Modelling Workshop
2025-10-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Boston Tea Party – Alfred Street, 8 Alfred Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 2QU, United Kingdom
Not a load of rubbish!

Drop by BTP Alfred Street for a creative workshop like no other; perfect for children aged 4-11, they’ll learn new ways to repurpose “rubbish” in this fun junk modelling workshop, reimagining how we could travel. Hosted by researchers from the IAAPS, University of Bath.

It’s completely free to join in – just show up!

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-28 09:00 - 10:00 | Boston Tea Party – Alfred Street, 8 Alfred Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 2QU, United Kingdom
This Halloween half term, join a spooky pumpkin decorating session at BTP Alfred Street. Little ones can get crafty and enjoy a sweet treat at the end (while you enjoy a cuppa or two). Book ahead.

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Halloween Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-28 14:00 - 15:00 | Boston Tea Party – Kingsmead Square, 19 Kingsmead Square, Bath, Bath, BA1 2AE, United Kingdom
This Halloween half term, get spooky with pumpkin face painting and decorating for the littles at Boston Tea Party Kingsmead Square!

£5 per child, includes pumpkin, all crafts and a babyccino. Just turn up.

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Boozy Pumpkin Decorating
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Boston Tea Party – Kingsmead Square, 19 Kingsmead Square, Bath, Bath, BA1 2AE, United Kingdom
Let your creative side out with an evening of pumpkin decorating.

£10 per person, includes pumpkin, all crafts, and a beer or mini bottle of prosecco. Just turn up!

(Looking for pumpkin decorating for the littles? Check out the events on earlier in the day on 28th October at BTP Alfred Street and BTP Kingsmead Square)

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Halloween Cookie Decorating
2025-10-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Boston Tea Party – Alfred Street, 8 Alfred Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 2QU, United Kingdom
This Halloween half term, join a spooky cookie decorating session at BTP Alfred Street. Little ones can get crafty and enjoy a sweet treat at the end (while you enjoy a cuppa or two). Book ahead.

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Witchcrafternoon
2025-10-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Boston Tea Party – Alfred Street, 8 Alfred Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 2QU, United Kingdom
Get spooky and crafty with the kids this half term.

Drop in at BTP Alfred Street for a spookily creative crafternoon. Keep those little fingers busy while you enjoy a cuppa (or two).

No need to book – just join in!

Ceramics Taster
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Bath Spa University – Locksbrook Road Campus, The Street, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EL, United Kingdom
During this one-day Ceramics taster course, you’ll discover a variety of techniques in both making and decoration, including wheel throwing and hand-building under the guidance and support of Louise Blois, Technical Demonstrator – Ceramics at Bath Spa University.

You’ll explore:– Hand-building with stoneware clay: pinching, coiling, slab-building, and using press/plaster moulds– Tile-making with slip decoration, inlay, and sgraffito.– Throwing on the potter’s wheel: centring the clay and making cylinders, bowls, and plates.– Slip-casting with in-house moulds with slip decoration.– Surface decorating using a range of methods to create unique pieces.

With step-by-step demonstrations and guidance throughout the session, you’ll gain a solid and deeper understanding of ceramic processes and keepsakes made throughout the day.

Perfect for all abilities, this workshop introduces the fundamentals of making with clay and offers space for more experienced makers to refine and experiment.

Please bring along an apron or wear clothing you don’t mind being dirty and covered in clay.

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Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph
2025-11-03 18:00 - 2025-12-08 20:30 | Bath Spa University – Locksbrook Road Campus, The Street, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EL, United Kingdom
In this six-week course you’ll explore Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph printmaking which are great ways to begin your initial mark-making and are good foundations for the other techniques.

This course is ideal for those who have some printing experience but also for budding artists who would like to have a go. All are welcome, just prepare to get creative and inky in our stunning workshop.

You’re encouraged to attend all three terms where you will learn Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph; Relief Printmaking and Etching as you develop your individual ideas, however this is not necessary.

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CUT and CONTINUE EXHIBITION 4 Nov.-30 Nov.
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Sandra Higgins Art Gallery, 41 Milsom Street, Bath, BANES, BA1 1DN, United Kingdom
On Sunday 9th November, the gallery will be open from 12pm till 6pm, it is an OPEN DAY RECEPTION AND TALK.

Join curator Basia Kearey in conversation with exhibiting artists Fabio Almeida, Richard Crooks, David Ferry, and Marq Kearey with Sandra Higgins, the gallery owner, for an open discussion exploring the diverse practices and evolving language of collage.

The event aims to celebrate the vitality of difference within the shared language of collage.

Each artist in ‘Cut and Continue’ approaches collage from a distinct perspective — from architectural and material abstraction to photographic montage, narrative construction, and painterly layering. This conversation will trace how their methods have developed over time, how experimentation has shaped their processes, and how their differing philosophies and materials reflect the expansive possibilities of collage.

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Contemporary Crafts at Christmas
2025-11-15 08:00 - 2025-11-16 17:00 | American Museum & Gardens, Claverton Manor, Claverton Down, Bath, BANES, BA2 7BD, United Kingdom
The Gloucestershire Guild (founded in 1933 to support craftspeople and still going strong!) is once again hosting a selling exhibition at The American Museum, Claverton Manor, Bath on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November.

21 members of the Gloucestershire Guild will be showing and selling their contemporary design and craft across a range of disciplines including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, knitwear, basketry, furniture, and rugs. It will be the perfect opportunity to buy handcrafted and unique Christmas gifts to wear and for the home.

The American Museum & Gardens is set on 125 acres of green, rolling topography, with breathtaking views over the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Visitors can explore the gardens, visit the Manor House featuring a fantastic collection of American decorative and folk art, and enjoy the American Garden Deli and shop.

The show will be open Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November from 10am – 5pm daily. Tickets can be bought in advance via The American Museum website or on the day at the ticket office at the museum.

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Festive Wreath Making Workshop
2025-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | The Huntsman, 1 Terrace Walk, Bath, BA1 1LJ, United Kingdom
Join The Huntsman for a Festive Wreath Workshop!

Get into the holiday spirit with this hands-on event where you’ll create your own stunning wreath, bringing seasonal cheer to your home.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco as you’re guided through an in person, easy, step-by-step tutorial.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book in advance! Gather friends and family, or simply come along and meet new faces whilst crafting something special.

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Festive Calligraphy Workshop with Mellor & Rose
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00 | No.1 Royal Crescent, 1 Royal Crescent, Bath, BA1 2LR
Guided by expert tutors Lucy Mellor and Polly Mellor, this elegant workshop begins with an introduction to the fundamental principles of this beautiful and calming art form. You will master how to hold a dip pen, exploring the pressures and rhythms that create calligraphy’s distinctive contrasting strokes, before progressing to the upper and lower script alphabet, letter linking, and festive-themed words and phrases.

Guests will also learn to draw decorative illustrations and flourishes, enhancing seasonal stationery pieces such as cards and gift tags. The latter part of the workshop will focus on designing and laying out Christmas cards, gift tags, and a seasonally inspired piece of wall art.

This 2.5-hour experience includes a beautifully presented Calligraphy Box containing a complete starter kit, Mellor & Rose workbook, and luxurious festive stationery items — yours to take home and continue your calligraphy journey.

Tickets: £105 per person to include arrival refreshments, the workshop and calligraphy kit and a two-course lunch (main & dessert).

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Snow and Stars Collage
2025-11-22 10:00 - 2026-01-04 18:30 | Herschel Museum of Astronomy, 19 New King St, Bath, BA1 2BL, United Kingdom
Make a magical moonlit landscape from paper, and add your favourite winter constellation in the night sky.

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Festive Ceramic Ornaments
2025-11-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Bath Spa University – Locksbrook Road Campus, The Street, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EL, United Kingdom
This hands-on Festive Ceramic Ornaments workshop invites you to create your own nature-inspired decorations using clay. You’ll be able to choose between simple cookie-cutter shapes and carving tools or sculpting your own forms using natural materials such as shells, dried flowers, seed pods, and other found objects, depending on your skill level.

By the end of the workshop you will have created and glazed two – four ornaments, which will then be fired for you to collect three – four weeks later.

Festive Ceramic Ornaments is flexible and suitable for all abilities, emphasising creativity, tactile engagement, and festive fun.

Please bring along an apron or wear clothing you don’t mind being dirty and covered in clay.

Photography provided by Olivia Grace Smith.

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Sip & Paint
2025-11-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Victoria Art Gallery, Bath, Bridge Street, Bath, Somerset, BA2 4AT, United Kingdom
Uncork your creativity at the Victoria Art Gallery.Join the group for a unique, artist-led painting experience in the stunning surroundings of the Victoria Art Gallery. Each session invites you to follow along and create your own masterpiece, guided by a professional artist and inspired by a seasonal design:

29 November 2025 – Paint a charming fox28 February 2026 – Capture the grace of a hare9 May 2026 – Bring a buzzing bee to life

Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this is your chance to relax, create, and connect in a truly inspiring setting.

Your ticket includes:

an opportunity for friends and family to get creative nestled amongst the masterpieces of great artists at this special venue.a two-hour artist led workshop where you’ll create your own painting – follow along or follow your heart!all materials included.a complimentary glass of prosecco or soft drink on arrival.

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Festive Lino Printing Workshop
2025-11-29 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Bath Artists’ Studios, The Old Malthouse, Comfortable Place, Upper Bristol Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3AJ, United Kingdom
Join the Bath Artists’ Studios for a fun and festive lino printing workshop. You will learn the basics of how to design, carve and hand print with lino, creating your own festive Christmas cards to take home. This workshop is for adults and no experience is necessary, just bring your creativity!

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Wreath Making Workshop with Whisper & Wild
2025-12-03 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-12-03 17:30 - 19:00 | Rengen House, 4 Argyle Street, Bathwick, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset, BA2 4BA, United Kingdom
Whisper & Wild are returning to do another fantastic workshop!

Step into the festive spirit at Rengen House, where you’ll spend a relaxed morning crafting your own beautiful dried and fresh flower wreath.

Guided by Freya, you’ll work with seasonal blooms and foliage to create a wreath that’s as elegant as it is timeless — perfect for your home or as a thoughtful gift.

Warm up with a glass of mulled wine and enjoy traditional mince pies as you craft, soaking in the festive atmosphere of this stunning venue.

Teas and coffees available.

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Introduction to Ceramics
2026-01-15 18:00 - 2026-02-19 20:30 | Bath Spa University – Locksbrook Road Campus, The Street, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EL, United Kingdom
This six-week Introduction to Ceramics course provides an immersive, hands-on introduction to the craft. You’ll learn a variety of techniques in both making and decoration, including clay preparation, wheel throwing and hand-building.

You’ll also explore different methods of decorating your pieces such as using coloured decorative slips, underglazes with techniques of mono-printing, inlay and sgraffito and learn how to apply glazes by dipping, spraying or brushing in the dedicated glazing workshop in the ceramics department.

You’ll leave the course with practical skills and a collection of personally crafted ceramic pieces.

This course is led by Louise Blois, a ceramic artist and Ceramic Demonstrator at Bath Spa University, ensuring expert guidance and demonstrations how to use the extensive facilities on offer at Locksbrook Campus.

Introduction to Ceramics is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in ceramics to develop a solid foundation through expert instruction and the access to professional facilities.

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Relief Printmaking
2026-01-19 18:00 - 2026-02-23 20:30 | Bath Spa University – Locksbrook Road Campus, The Street, Locksbrook Road, Bath, BANES, BA1 3EL, United Kingdom
Learn about the most popular methods of Relief Printmaking in this six-week course. You’ll primarily use lino to create your artwork, but other materials such as wood engraving will be covered as you progress.

You’ll learn how to carefully cut into the surface and then use stunning, traditional hand-presses to make your own prints.

This course is ideal for those who have some printing experience but also for budding artists who would like to have a go. All are welcome, just prepare to get creative and inky in our stunning workshop.

You’re encouraged to attend all three terms for Monotype, Drypoint and Collograph; Relief Printmaking and Etching as you develop your individual ideas and mark-making, however this is not necessary.

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