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Visible Mending: The Beauty of Broken Things
Join designer Saffron Darby on Thursday, April 24 · 5:30–8pm for a Visible Mending workshop The Stradling Collection. Learn slow stitching techniques to repair, restore, and reconnect with your favourite textiles in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Talks and Tours for Spring and Summer
The Stradling Collection features over 2,000 objects, including studio and commercial ceramics, glass, sculpture, furniture, industrial design, and various artworks. Celebrated for its national significance, it is a true treasure of the South West. During our Curator Tours and[...]
Conscious Clay: Emilie Taylor & Sam Haile
15 March - 28 June Conscious Clay brings together the ceramics of Sam Haile and Emilie Taylor. Haile’s Surrealist works reflect the upheavals of his time, while Taylor’s contemporary slipware explores modern life and women’s experiences. Exhibited together, their pieces celebrate storytelling, resistance, and the ongoing relevance of clay.
Modern Kintsugi Workshop
Experience the art of imperfection with ceramicist Jane MacFarlane on 26 June. Explore golden joinery techniques and craft your own beautifully repaired ceramic piece to take home.
“Talk to Me” – A Textile Creativity Workshop
Join textile artist Liz Dymond on 12 June for an intimate workshop exploring personal storytelling through textiles. Create unique fabric samples inspired by a cherished object you bring with you
Marketing Design and Craft in Post War Britain
Saturday, 5th March 2022, 09:00 to 16:30 Organised by Arnolfini with the Stradling Collection and the Twentieth Century Society £25 / £3 concessions No internet, no social media, little TV advertising, few specialist magazines – yet somehow this was a[...]