Explore connections between artworks and objects from our collection and discover new-found connections between one another.
Creative Connections is for adults aged 65 and over.
Image © Martin Bond
- Read more about Gold from Newton's Apple Tree: Historical Recipes for Natural Inks, Paints, and Dyes
Nabil Ali's book looks at traditions from medieval manuscripts and contemporary art to examine pigments created from nature, offering an insight into the craft behind historical plant-based colours.
From Reynolds and Gainsborough to Frank Bowling, Gillian Wearing and Barbara Walker, this talk explores the Royal Academy as a vital thread connecting generations of artists.
Drawing parallels between British repair and kintsugi (the Japanese art of 'joining with gold' where items are repaired with lacquer dusted with gold powder), this talk considers how damage, care and repair shape the meaning, value and lives of objects.
An Indian classical dancer has a set of jewellery and costumes that are worn in a particular order to represent more than just ornamentation. It also takes the dancer a few hours to transform into an artist ready for performance. In this talk, you will explore the special jewellery and costumes of a Bharata Natyam dancer and discover what each piece means beyond just bling.
About the speaker
James Costa and Elizabeth Yale will be giving a series of book launch lectures around UK during May and will be speaking on 13 May at 5.30 - 6.30pm at the Department of Zoology, Main Lecture Theatre, New Museums Site, Downing Street.
The evening will include pop-up talks and poetry readings providing insight into the exhibition, as well as special tours of the Kettle’s Yard house focused on the flower paintings and arrangements of fresh cut flowers.
A drop-in workshop will take place in the Clore Learning Studio where you can take inspiration from the exhibition and make your own floral-themed artworks. There will also be musical performances throughout the evening.
The conversation will be chaired by Kettle’s Yard Director Andrew Nairne.
Our current exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today will be available to view from 6pm.
The event accompanies our current exhibition Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today. Artists Jai Chuhan, Anna Freeman Bentley, Bianca Raffaella and Charlotte Verity on the theme of flower painting now,
Unlock your creativity at our free, artist-led workshops for families in the Clore Learning Studio.
Get hands-on with creative activities inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard.
No art experience needed — our friendly artists and volunteers will support you step-by-step. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to participate but Studio Sunday is most suitable for children between 3–11 years.
