Marie-Louise MacLeay has dedicated over 15 years to preserving Frome’s rich weaving heritage, sharing her passion with others. This remarkable collection of working floor, table, and upright looms is located through the Zion archway on Catherine Hill, with local glass artist Katrina Beattie also showcasing her stunning murrini bowls, coasters, and jewellery. This event is […]
This joint exhibition with Photo|Frome presents searing photographs by Frome resident Alice Seeley (1870–1970) in King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. Using her Kodak camera, she documented the mutilation of Congolese people under a brutal regime designed to enforce rubber production quotas. Shown internationally as lantern slides, her images galvanised public opinion and resulted in […]
Floral and visual displays by the people of St John’s Church, Frome Floral Art Society and local schools on the theme ‘Wonders of Creation’. The displays will be based on the Genesis account of Creation and focus on Earth and its wonders. Light refreshments on sale. This event is part of Frome Festival.
Frome Art for Wellbeing present a selection of members paintings, prints and cards. Most of the original works are for sale with profits going to artists. Take the opportunity to win your favourite painting by voting in the ‘People’s Choice’ – a prize draw will be held after the exhibitions. This event is part of […]
A collaborative art installation including ceramics, textiles, painting, jewellery, photography, glass and mixed media. Silk Mill artists and associates explore the brief Argentous (of silver), culminating in an informal showing of works in the Silk Mill’s shared spaces. Select individual studios will be open alongside. https://www.instagram.com/silkmillcollective This event is part of Frome Festival.
Discover the story of the first seven years of Frome Festival, covering the period when it was founded and directed by Martin Bax MBE. Enjoy film clips and stories from the early years including Craft on the Hill and outdoor musical spectaculars. You might even spot familiar faces still supporting the Festival today. Presented by […]
Bojangles dance schools bi annual show case. Involving all ages and a variety of genres. Running time: 80 minutes plus interval Recommended: Any Tickets: £11 | Concessions: £7
Come along to the Blue House gardens and listen to local group Pea Soup play a repertoire of jigs, reels and polkas from all corners of the globe, seasoned with Cajun tunes from the Louisiana bayous and bluegrass from the Appalachians. This trio of Accordion, Banjo and Guitar play music that nourishes the ears and […]
Discover the ancient art of bell-ringing with this introduction and pre-booked visits to St John’s ringing chamber. Learn how the bells work, explore their history, hear stories from other belfries and try hand-chime ringing. Ages from 10+ (under 16’s with an adult). Access to ringing chamber is via narrow spiral stone steps. This event is […]
Engage with nature, search for bugs by the water, inspect them under the microscope and do some nature-inspired crafts. This Science Boost event is aimed at families and children must be accompanied by an adult for the whole event. Booking required for children (accompanying adults do not require a ticket). Donations welcome. Note: event takes […]
Join printmaker and bookbinder, Jen Louise Meyer, for a softcover bookbinding workshop. During this workshop, participants will learn the skills to make A6 sketchbooks using the Coptic binding method, the oldest binding technique. All materials and tools will be supplied, including a selection of Jen’s original lino prints to choose from for book covers. Participants […]
An exquisite fusion of words and music, Imaginary Landscapes brings together the spellbinding poetry of critically acclaimed author, performer and raconteur Chris Tutton, with the semi-improvised brilliance of international harpist, Tara Minton. Chris Tutton is the and award-winning author of eight collections of poetry. Coined by Ned Sherrin as “the master of the short poem” […]
