Art Talk – Laughter and Loss: British Artists in World War Two
To coincide with this exhibition, we are hosting a series of Art Talks focusing on artists with works that feature in our Collection.
Join us from 6.30pm – 8pm, £5 per ticket. Refreshments served from 6pm
Laughter and Loss: British Artists in World War Two
James RussellThursday 19 March
Explore the remarkable achievements of Britain’s official war artists with a lecturer who has curated major exhibitions on two of them: Eric Ravilious (1903-42) and Edward Bawden (1903-89).When Kenneth Clark set up the War Artists scheme in 1939, he hoped to employ British artists and keep them safe. In this wide-ranging lecture we follow the fortunes of those chosen, from Eric Ravilious, Edward Bawden and Edward Ardizzone to Laura Knight, Stanley Spencer and Graham Sutherland. We will see how the experience of war inspired different artists, examine some of the striking artworks created during the conflict, and commemorate the lives of those who did not come home.
To book, please visit: http://ragm.co.uk/unveiled-the-rugby-collection
Story Smash
Join Rugby Library on the third Saturday of the month for a fun creative writing activity suitable for ages 6 to 12. DROP IN no need to book.
Choose a story and smash it up to create your own.
Suitable for children aged 6 to 12 years.
All children to be accompanied by an adult.
Pottery at The Pub
The Bacco Lounge, Rugby are hosting Potteryatthepub for their first ever hand build clay workshop. Fancy giving it a go? Our first clay workshop is making your own ‘Face planter’ – perfect for herbs, succulents or just for decoration. It’s now available to book! Come along, have some fun, enjoy a cocktail (or two) and have your own bespoke hand build planter after 2 hours.All tuition and resources provided- you just bring the laughter, chatter and creativity. These evenings are always so much fun. I can’t wait to be there – come join us!!
Fabric ‘Egg’ Pouch Workshop
Use fabric paint or simple embroidery to customise a cloth pouch, creating a special container/packaging with an Easter theme. Something unusual to keep your Easter treats in.
Free entry
Drop in session
Suitable for age 7+
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Silver Foil Sculpture Workshop
Tear, shape and scrunch silver foil with silversmith Jenny to make a spring flower or other small sculpture. Learn how to turn your Easter Egg foil into art.
FREE entry
Drop in
Suitable for age 7+
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Paint and eat an Easter Cupcake
Paint in watercolours (no prior experience necessary) to create an Easter-themed painting. Once you are done you can enjoy the great tasting cake too.
FREE entry
Drop in
Suitable for age 7+
Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult.
Art Talk – Barbara Hepworth: Drawing and a particular kind of ‘bite’
To coincide with this exhibition, we are hosting a series of Art Talks focusing on artists with works that feature in our Collection.
Join us from 6.30pm – 8pm, £5 per ticket. Refreshments served from 6pm
Barbara Hepworth: Drawing and a particular kind of ‘bite’
Dr Stephen FeekeThursday 16 April
Being primarily a carver of stone and wood, Barbara Hepworth (1903-75) liked to draw on surfaces that had ‘bite’, which she scraped and rubbed as if they were a sculpture. Until relatively recently, Hepworth’s paintings and drawings have been comparatively neglected aspects of her practice amongst scholars and curators. Yet working in two dimensions was fundamental to Hepworth’s œuvre and she produced more than 500 examples at various moments across her career, including some of the most inventive and surprising pieces she ever made. Starting with Ruby’s Three Groups of Figures on a Pink Ground (1949), in this lecture I shall focus on some such examples from the various thematic groups Hepworth explored, including figurative life studies, abstractions and landscapes and will consider how they related to her main preoccupations and concerns.
To book, please visit: http://ragm.co.uk/unveiled-the-rugby-collection
Introduction to Calligraphy with Joanna Bryan
Have your pens at the ready for this captivating workshop where you can explore calligraphy basics under the expert guidance of Joanna Bryan. A perfect workshop for those seeking a creative outlet or looking to try a new hobby.
Flower Workshop
2 hours of ‘you time’ in a friendly and welcoming space…exploring your creative side…learning some techniques and tips that can be applied to your own flower arrangements at home!As well as welcome drinks, you will receive all materials and guidance needed to make a stunning arrangement, using the freshest seasonal blooms and take home your display to enjoy for days to come.Book online, by phone or in store!01788 5505024 Regent Street, Rugby, CV21 2QF
Spill the beans book club
Join us for a cosy evening of great conversation, delicious brownies, and all things books at The Brownie Addict Bakery’s new book club.
