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 […]
Over three days, Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery make a Peace Mandala, representing a Buddha’s earthly palace using millions of grains of coloured sand. Watch the intricate design build up from the dedication ceremony. The most intriguing and intricate example of the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is the construction of the Sand Mandala. […]
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 magical sound of Khöömii. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice. Led by the UK’s most experienced teachers and performers. Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice. https://soundtransformations.co.uk/mongolian-khoomii-overtone-singing-workshops-main-page/ This event is part of Frome Festival.
Head to The Tunnels for an all-day celebration of Afro dance music and vibrant South African flavours. Expect high-energy DJs, uplifting rhythms, and a dance floor that moves from afternoon […]
Award-winning classicist and historian Emily Hauser blends archaeology, literature and myth to uncover the real women behind Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey. From Helen of Troy, Cassandra and Aphrodite to Circe, Athena, Calypso and Penelope – Mythica is a ground-breaking reassessment of the reality behind the often-mythologised women of ancient Greece.This event is part of Frome […]
Frome’s premier trad jazz band will be making their annual visit to delightful setting of the Blue House garden. Sit out on the lawn, enjoy light refreshments supplied by Frome Lions and pass the afternoon away enjoying the sounds of traditional jazz, blues and stomps from New Orleans.This event is part of Frome Festival.
Enjoy an afternoon of bowls in the lovely surroundings of Frome Selwood Bowling Club. Bowls incorporates gentle exercise with social and competitive games, and is suitable for all abilities and ages from 10 years. Experienced bowlers will introduce you to the sport. Just bring flat-soled shoes and the club will provide the rest. Refreshments available.This […]
Nunney Acoustic Cafe is bringing its unique vibe to Victoria Park as part of Frome Festival! Enjoy all the usual warmth and joy of the regular live music event, now in the (hopefully) sunny park. There will be fabulous music, scrumptious food, a brilliant bar… and you! Donations accepted.This event is part of Frome Festival.
A chance to meet the Tashi Lhunpo Monks of Tibet. Try prayer flag printing, butter sculpture using the chagpurs for sand mandala making, and make a dukar wheel, which can be blessed by the monks at the end of the workshop. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is part of Frome […]
