From: 05 Mar 2013 To: 22 Sep 2013

Ancient Greeks produced painted pottery over 2,500 years ago. They were the leaders in developing new decorative techniques and the artists depicted fashions, stories and gods. The images on the pottery show us that everyday Greek life was not so ...

From: 23 Mar 2013 To: 08 Sep 2013

NOW OPEN! John Tweed (1869-1933) was a hugely successful artist who worked at the heart of the London art world and produced images of many leading Victorian and Edwardian figures. His public sculptures and war memorials can be found in Britain an...

One day event: 28 May 2013

What: Create mini works of art from clay and plaster of Paris, inspired by the techniques in our Tweed exhibition. Will you make a fossil, a sea creature or something abstract? Who:   Ages 5+ When: 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, ...

One day event: 28 May 2013

What: Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learn the ‘3Rs’. A 45-minute experience for adults and children over 5 in our unique Victorian classroom. Who: All ages, 5+ When: 11.30am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm How Much: £1 per pe...

One day event: 29 May 2013

What: Make your own brilliant brooch, inspired by our Iron Age artefacts Who: Families, all ages When: Half hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm How Much: 50p, pay on the day, drop in* *Our drop-ins are very popular. Pl...

One day event: 30 May 2013

What: Older children can learn how to create a fantastic sculpture in this all day activity. Experiment with wire & mud rock or clay to create a work of art inspired by our exhibition on the sculptor John Tweed. Please bring a packed lunch an...

One day event: 01 Jun 2013

What: Join Nicola Capon for a day considering Victorian sculpture and the historical significance of sculptor John Tweed (1869-1933). In addition to a guided tour of the John Tweed: The Empire Sculptor, Rodin’s Friend exhibition we will inv...

One day event: 05 Jun 2013

What: Join Nicola Capon for a walk around the John Tweed exhibition looking at the public figures and the friends portrayed by Tweed in the show. Who: Adults and older children, When: 1pm - 1.45pm How Much: £2, pay on the day,...

One day event: 12 Jun 2013

What: Join Elaine Blake for an informal walk around the galleries considering the sculpture on show, from medieval carvings to contemporary metalwork. Who: Adults and older children When: 1pm - 1.45pm How Much: £2, pay on the day, dro...

One day event: 20 Jun 2013

What: Your chance to join a guided tour of Reading's most significant historic heritage. The tour will combine an introduction to the history of the site with an opportunity to find out about the ongoing conservation programme. You are advised t...