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
My Family and Other Objects
10 September - 8 October 2022My Family and Other Objects is a project by our Learning Programme inspired by A Lifelong Passion for Design: Ken Stradling at 100, which tells the story of Ken Stradling's [...]
COULD YOU BE A TRUSTEE?
We are seeking people who have an appetite for volunteering their skills and experience to contribute to developing a new, sustainable business model. The Ken Stradling Collection Trust is seeking a new Chair and additional Trustees to help it shape its vision for the future.
We have ambitious plans to re-invigorate our offer, particularly: focusing on sharing the collection with wider audiences; providing more creative learning opportunities for children, young people and students; considering the future needs of the building and storage of the collection and forming partnerships with other arts organisations and academic institutions.
Have you got what it takes to be a Trustee?
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
Falling in love with design
Ken Stradling and the Bristol GuildLecture in person at M Shed and online13 October 2022, 19:30—21:00Ken Stradling MBE was the Bristol Guild, an absolute treasure house of design and craft which he created single-handedly in Park Street and [...]
Ken Stradling MBE, 2 January 1922 – 31 July 2022
The Trustees of the Ken Stradling Collection announced with sadness that Ken Stradling’s long and remarkable life came to a close on 31 July. Ken was awarded an MBE for services to design in [...]
