Bristol gallery of craft and design
The Stradling Collection is a remarkable collection of C20th and C21st design and applied arts. It contains almost 2000 pieces of ceramics, glass, furniture and decorative objects.
The gallery features changing displays from the Collection, or artworks created through our learning programme; sometimes our exhibitions feature both.
There is no charge but donations are very welcome. View opening hours and visitor information.
To see the full collection, we offer curator-led tours which are chargeable and need to be booked in advance as space is limited and tours book up quickly.
Current exhibition
A lifelong passion for design: Ken Stradling at 100
Extended until 25 June 2022 Please note: Saturday 4 June we are closed Entry to exhibitions Entrance to the gallery is free but donations are very welcome. This exhibition will be the first [...]
Education
We welcome visits by groups and individuals to study the collection. We provide workshops and curator-led tours. We also have study rooms available for teachers to hire.
In partnership with universities, colleges and secondary schools, we offer hands-on activities for students as well as work experience opportunities.
News
Seminar success at Arnolfini
Marketing Design and Craft in Post-War Britain On Saturday 5 March, speakers from Newcastle, Brighton, Farnham and Cambridge came to Arnolfini on Saturday to celebrate Ken Stradling's extraordinary talent in his 100th year and [...]
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards grant
Thank you to all the National Lottery players! The Stradling Collection was thrilled to hear at the end of 2021 that the National Lottery Heritage Fund confirmed their award of just under £9,000 to [...]
