Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
Join Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher, for this opportunity to explore Chinese poetry from the Tang Dynasty (618 – 906). Each week we will introduce a Chinese poet and explore one of their poems. We will uncover the poem’s language, imagery, and symbolism, illustrated by objects in the Museum’s collection. No previous experience or (… continued)
(Sold out) Join us in this origami workshop specially designed for the family and a great way to get into the festival spirit! Led by Anthony Samuels, local teacher and origamist, to create Christmas decorations using traditional Japanese folding techniques. No previous experience required. A digital package with instructions and joining details will be sent (… continued)
Join our popular annual origami workshop and get creative for the holidays season! Guided by Anthony Samuels, local teacher and origamist, you will be making reindeer and stars to fill your home with festivity! You can also turn them into cards and spread the festive love. No previous experience required. A digital package with instructions (… continued)
Join our popular annual origami workshop and get creative for the holidays season! Guided by Anthony Samuels, local teacher and origamist, you will be making Christmas trees and stars to fill your home with festivity! You can also turn them into cards and spread the festive love. No previous experience required. A digital package with (… continued)
Mid-Autumn festival is widely celebrated around Asia. Mooncakes are a traditional pastry shared and eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival, mainly in China. They have also become a symbol of bribery and excess in contemporary Chinese culture. Join us to learn about the cultural significance of mooncakes, their origins, regional variations and place in modern China. (… continued)
Recommended for children ages 6 to 10 (Year 1 to 6) Musician and teacher, James Brookmyre, returns to the Museum of East Asian Art with some classic Japanese stories about friendship and kindness. From the comfort of your own homes journey to ancient Japan with James to meet Kappa, a benevolent river monster, and revisit (… continued)
Join artist Daniel Bowler to connect with your creativity and learn about the symbol of the mandala, which is prevalent throughout Asian art, culture and philosophy. Daniel Bowler is a practising artist and creative workshop facilitator who specialises in the art and philosophy of mandalas. The workshop will begin with a short presentation and introduction (… continued)
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Dr Mike Callan, Associate Professor, University of Hertfordshire President, International Association of Judo Researchers Judo, developed in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano from a synthesis of forms of unarmed martial arts, soon spread internationally. It made its way to the UK, (… continued)
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Dr Theresa Munford, Chinese literature teacher Join us if you have an interest in Asian culture, philosophy or language! No previous experience or knowledge of language is required. In this workshop we will explore a short poem by Li Bai, one of (… continued)
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Ivy Chan, Specialist in Chinese Art, Christie’s Produced in the imperial kilns of Jingdezhen, small porcelain cups decorated with chickens amongst flowers have been highly celebrated in China throughout the centuries. After the first ‘chicken cup’ was created in the colourful doucai (… continued)
University of Bath SU ChinaRen Society Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Bath ‘Hanfu’ literally means Han clothing and is the name for traditional costumes worn by Han Chinese people. The costumes have thousands of years’ history and were widely worn by Han people until the Ming dynasty; however, the term hanfu is a modern development. (… continued)
Rosemary Scott, Independent Scholar Food and drink, together with the vessels, rituals and regulations governing their consumption, are amongst the most revealing aspects of many cultures. This is particularly true of imperial China. From the food prepared for the emperors, to the colour of tableware permitted for use by those of different social status, the (… continued)
Jieun Lee Join our magnificent storyteller Jieun to celebrate the Year of the Rat by making finger puppets and learning about the East Asian folktales of cunning rats. Booking required; Max 14 people; recommended age 4 – 8
Akiko Wakefield To celebrate the year of the rat – the first zodiac of the twelve and the cleverest, we will make adorable origami mice and new year wreaths. (No experience required) Booking required; Max 10 people
Akiko Wakefield To celebrate the year of the rat – the first zodiac of the twelve and the cleverest, we will make adorable origami mice and cakes. (No experience required) Booking required, Max 10 people
Explore our current exhibition, China on a Plate and take a closer look at patterns on the objects. Families will have the opportunity to paint their own ceramic dishes to take home. (All materials included) Booking required; Max 14 people; recommended age 4 – 8
Explores the culture of food and drink in China through a wide range of vessels made of different materials and used by various social classes over centuries.
Join us in this festive season to create fantastic Christmas decorations to take home. This is an opportunity for the whole family to discover origami craft whilst have some fun.
Visit the Museum during half-term Bath Museums Week, explore the collection and the temporary exhibition. Listen to stories about East Asian monsters and use them as inspiration to create monstrous masks in time for trick-or-treating. Click here if you prefer an afternoon session. All family events are free during Museums Week but it is essential (… continued)