Admissions and Events

In this stitching workshop develop your creative abilities through the simple, mindful process of creating freeform designs of charming fabric collages and stitches. You will be introduced to basic stitches and will experiment with a range of beautiful recycled and repurposed natural fabrics and threads. Enjoy the journey of creating while simultaneously producing a well-designed...

Learn about the traditional craft of block printing in the inspiring setting of Number 1 Royal Crescent Bath. Using a wide selection of blocks you will print a bag or tea towel discovering repeat patterns and exploring colour and design. Artist Clare Walsh will guide you through the process, teaching techniques and explaining the relevance...

Every Wednesday this summer we're hosting a range of craft activities! All activities are drop-in so no booking is required, and activities are free with museum entry (children enter the museum for free, accompanied by a paying adult.) What's planned?

Join us for our monthly children’s creative workshops at No.1 Royal Crescent. Led by local artists, these fun and engaging sessions will introduce you to lots of different ways to make art!   3 August: Photography Portraits 10am - 12pm Practice photography and learn about Georgian Portraits. Play around with old and new cameras and...

Learn and create beautiful flower paintings inspired by our collection at No.1 Royal Crescent. Artist Holly Foskett-Barnes will provide step-by-step instructions on how to paint flowers that would have been used in Georgian fashions, allowing you to relax into the process of watercolour painting. You will leave with your own botanical watercolour illustration. This will...

Believe it or not, the end of August is the perfect time to dig out our woollens while there is time to enjoy sprucing them up for the winter months to come. Open to all abilities, this relaxed workshop will cover a range of visible mending techniques for knitted materials: darning reverse darning applique Swiss...

Join us for our monthly children’s creative workshops at No.1 Royal Crescent. Led by local artists, these fun and engaging sessions will introduce you to lots of different ways to make art!   7 September: Creative Collage Get inspired by the beautiful buildings of Bath, and create a layered paint and collage artwork exploring the...

Illustrated Maps Adult Workshop Create a personal illustration style map of Bath. Work with artist, Wendy Thomas, drawing landmarks and locations of Bath and put them together to make a map of special places. This relaxed workshop will be suitable for all levels of experience, from beginners to artists. Wendy will give step by step...

Join us for our monthly children’s creative workshops at No.1 Royal Crescent. Led by local artists, these fun and engaging sessions will introduce you to lots of different ways to make art!   5 October: Clay Busts 10am - 12pm Learn to create your own ceramic bust reminiscent of a Georgian lady or gentleman. Together...

Family Fun Portraits Make a Georgian style family portrait in clay relief inspired by our new exhibition ‘Being There’. Times: 10-11am & 1-2pm Location: Servants’ Hall education space Recommended for age 5+ £3 per child, free for discovery card holders. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. Please note the booking entitles...

Mini Matchbox Keepsakes Create a mini matchbox portrait with a bit of bling, taking inspiration from our exhibition ’Being There’. Times: 11.15am-12.15pm & 2.15-3.15pm Location: Servants’ Hall education space Recommended for age 5+   £3 per child, free for discovery card holders. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is essential. Please note the...