Learning & Creativity
A range of exciting creative workshops for all ages, delivered by experienced Artist Educators.
Our learning programme is inspired by:
- our collection
- our ever-changing exhibition programme (both contemporary and historical)
- our setting within Sydney Gardens once a Georgian Pleasure Garden of great fame!
As a Museum of Art all our workshops combine exploring the museum galleries with ‘hands-on’ creative making. Our focus is on learning through curiosity and creativity!
Events

Sunday afternoons
Second Sunday of the month
2- 4pm | £12.50 per ticket (price includes free museum entry to collection and exhibitions)
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 everyone (not just artists!) to have a go at drawing a face, with sitters changing every 15 minutes.
Based in our beautiful Brownsword Gallery, all materials provided
Giuliana Terran is a Bristol-based artist and teacher fascinated by the human form, @bath_portrait_club
Have questions about this event? Please email a.highley@holburne.org
Refunds are available upon request up to 14 days before the event.
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Experimental Painting: Inspired by Turner's Landscapes
Thursday 26 June | 10.30am-4pm | £85*
In this workshop, award-winning artist Jen Gash https://www.jengash.co.uk/ will support attendees to use a variety of painting techniques to explore and create their own landscapes in acrylics and a wider range of materials. The current exhibition Impressions in Watercolour: Turner and his Contemporaries will be used as a starting point and inspiration but the notion of landscape might be challenged to include modern and imagined landscapes.
*Ticket includes all materials and museum entry
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Summer Art Camps
Monday 28th July - Wonderful watercolours
Paint like the greats! Be inspired by our exhibition of artist icon Turner’s landscapes, to create a watercolour landscape concertina. Develop observational skills by making ‘en plein air’ artworks in neighbouring Sydney Gardens.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
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Summer Art Camps
Tuesday 29th July - Folklore and legends
Step into a world of magic and mystery! Create your own mythical beast inspired by ancient tales and folklore. Explore print, collage, and more to make a hanging to display at home.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now

Summer Art Camps
Wednesday 30th July - Art through history
Time travel though history and discover precious objects in the museum collection spanning centuries. Discover art than spans through the centuries. Create your own time capsule of artworks and objects. From Ancient to modern eras, enjoy exciting materials and learning from history.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now
Summer Art Camps
Thursday 31st July - Dream worlds
Surreal landscapes and abstract hilltops and colourful trees have arrived at the Holburne. Take inspiration from artist Nicolas Party to create a 3D dream world in pastel and mixed media.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now
Summer Art Camps
Monday 4th August - Sustainable still life
Get inspired by our contemporary exhibition of Nicolas Party’s bold still life works! Use recycled materials, print, and collage to create your own textured masterpiece.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now

Summer Art Camps
Tuesday 5th August - Colour and light
Collect colour and patterns as you explore the museum collection. Experiment with printing, collage and drawing to make your own decorative light up lantern.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now

Summer Art Camps
Wednesday 6th August - Night at the museum
Ever wondered what happens in the museum at night? You decide! Be a writer and illustrator for the day and you design and decorate your own ‘Night at the Mmuseum’ storybook.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now
Summer Art Camps
Thursday 7th August - Me in 3D
Work like a sculptor to turn yourself into a 3D portrait artwork! Develop practical making skills across a day long project, working in wire and modroc to model your own colourful likeness.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now
Summer Art Camps
Monday 11th August - Paper fashion
Design wild and wonderful wearables from paper and card. Fold it, plait it, cut it, build it—get creative inspired by fashions from the 18th century. Did somebody say wigs?
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book now
Summer Art Camps
Tuesday 12th August - In miniature
Recreate a miniature museum gallery to call your own. Select your favourite artworks to make in your own unique artist style, redecorate and curate! Include your own mini wall mural inspired by Nicolas Party.
28-31 July + 4-7, 11-12 August | 9am-4pm | For children aged 6-11yrs
£48 per day, per child (+ £2 booking fee)
10 days of summer art making! Our popular Holiday Art Camps offer fabulously fun days of creativity, discovering new art skills and beautiful materials all led by experienced artists. Each day is different, starting with a VIP tour to explore the Museum’s treasures and inspire hands-on making. We recommend booking early, these sessions always sell out fast!
BEFORE YOU BOOK
1. Read our Important Information for Parents document before booking. This can be found here
2. Complete this on-line form here as the child’s parent/carer/guardian.
***Failure to complete this form will mean your booking is not processed***
For any queries relating to this event please email education@holburne.org
Refund policy
Full refunds (minus handling fee) are available up to 14 days before the day of booked art camp. We do not offer any other refunds including if your child is ill on the day of the art camp. If your child cannot attend please contact us immediately to inform us or arrange a refund (if you are eligible).
Cancelation policy
We reserve the right to cancel an art camp due to any unforeseen circumstances up to 48 hours prior. In this event any bookings will be refunded in full to the original payment method.
Book nowA range of exciting creative workshops for all ages, delivered by experienced Artist Educators.
Our learning programme is inspired by:
- our collection
- our ever-changing exhibition programme (both contemporary and historical)
- our setting within Sydney Gardens once a Georgian Pleasure Garden of great fame!
As a Museum of Art all our workshops combine exploring the museum galleries with ‘hands-on’ creative making. Our focus is on learning through curiosity and creativity!