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Finnish Design: Myths and Moomins
Opening 26th September 2026, Finland’s landscape, its forests, lakes, ice and shifting northern light, has long shaped a national imagination in which the natural and the mythic are inseparable. Elemental forces, transformation, resilience and craft run through generations of Finnish storytelling, and those same qualities resurface in the country’s modern design: clarity, restraint, quiet strength, and a profound respect for the natural world.
Modern Kintsugi Workshop | December
Experience the art of imperfection with ceramicist Jane MacFarlane on 4 December. Explore golden joinery techniques and craft your own beautifully repaired ceramic piece to take home.
Talks and Tours
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[...]
Second Hand Book Sale
21st - 24th May | Discover a wide selection of art books from £1 at our gallery sale. All profits support our charitable work. Rare collectables are also available! All profits from the book sale go directly back into the charity.
Bauhaus, Breuer, Bristol
From 17 Jan: Marking the 90th anniversary of the Crofton Gane Pavilion, this exhibition explores Bauhaus pioneer Marcel Breuer’s collaboration with Bristol furniture visionary Crofton Gane. Discover original Breuer designs, rare photographs, and the Pavilion model, with talks, tours, and workshops bringing Bristol’s modernist legacy to life.
Emilie Taylor in Conversation
Emilie Taylor in Conversation at The Stradling Collection | Conscious Clay In May, we had the pleasure of hosting a talk with contemporary ceramist Emilie Taylor as part of our exhibition, Conscious Clay. Alongside Dr Oliver Kent, Emilie[...]