Events at The RWA, Bristol's oldest art gallery

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Albert Irvin, Almada, 1985, acrylic on canvas, 213.4 x 304.8cm. RWA Collection. Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax from the estates of Albert and Betty Irvin and allocated to the Royal West of England Academy, 2018. © The Estate of Albert Irvin. All Rights Reserved, DACS 2018
Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism
8 Dec – 3 Mar 19
A major retrospective of Albert Irvin alongside leading abstract expressionists
Bert and the Americans: Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism
Bert and the Americans: Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism
15 Dec 2018
President of the RWA Stewart Geddes will be in the gallery to discuss the Abstract Expressionists
RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition
RWA Sculpture Open Exhibition
16 Mar – 2 Jun 19
A celebration the diversity of form, medium and scale in contemporary sculptural practice.
Art Classes for Kids
Scribble and Sketch
Jul - Nov 18
A free morning of fun and informal art and drawing activities for children
Paired Life Drawing
Paired Life Drawing
31 March 2019

1 Day

Draw the emotional as well as the physical space that connects two models
Writing from Abstraction: Creative Writing Course
Writing from Abstraction: Creative Writing Course
15 Jan - 5 Feb 19
Take your writing in amazing new directions with artist and writer Nick Moore
Collaborative Painting
Collaborative Painting
5 - 28 Feb 2019
Come see the fascinating results of collaborative painting sessions with local and street artists
Meet the Artist: Ros Cuthbert
Meet the Artist: Ros Cuthbert
2 Mar 2019
Artist and Drawing School tutor Ros Cuthbert RWA will discusses her career, practice and inspirations
Gaudier-Brzeska: Disputing the Earth
Gaudier-Brzeska: Disputing the Earth
16 Mar – 2 Jun 19
The first exhibition of animal works by Henri Gaudier-Brzeska
Meet the Artist: Maxine Relton
Meet the Artist: Maxine Relton
6 Apr 2019
In conversation with artist Maxine Relton
ITALIAN HOLIDAY - Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape
ITALIAN HOLIDAY - Locating a Personal Practice in Landscape
02 July 19 - 10 July 19

8 day

An 8-day residential creative holiday in Tuscany, led by artist and President of the RWA, Stewart Geddes.
Meet the Artist: Alfred Stockham ARCA RWA (Hon)
Meet the Artist: Alfred Stockham ARCA RWA (Hon)
2 Feb 2019
A special 'in conversation' with Academician Alfred Stockham
Introduction to Colour Techniques
Introduction to Colour Techniques
14 Jan 19

5 Weeks

Be inspired by artistic uses of colour in both practical and adventurous ways
Oliver Messel: Beyond Theatre
Oliver Messel: Beyond Theatre
20 Nov 2018 – 13 Jan 2019
A selection of work associated with the Oliver Messel Archive will be on display at the RWA, delivered in partnership with the Oliver Messel Archive at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
Albert Irvin’s Prints – Advanced Graphics London
Albert Irvin’s Prints – Advanced Graphics London
1 Dec 2018 – 27 Jan 2019
Alongside ‘Albert Irvin and Abstract Expressionism’ is an intimate exhibition of Albert Irvin’s vibrant screen prints.
Art and design in the Cotswolds
Art and design in the Cotswolds
28 Mar 19
A wonderful opportunity to visit beautiful Chipping Campden with its amazing church and High Street.
5 Day Art and Culture Visit to Edinburgh & Glasgow
5 Day Art and Culture Visit to Edinburgh & Glasgow
1 - 5 May 2019
A 5 day trip to Scotland, stopping in the Lake District en route
Dog Drawing
Dog Drawing
12 Jan 19

Half Day

SOLD OUT
Introduction to Drawing
Introduction to Drawing
19 Jan 19

1 Day

Have a go at drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment
Introduction to Woodblock Printmaking
Introduction to Woodblock Printmaking
26 and 27 Jan 19

2 Days

Design, cut and print a multiple-block colour woodcut