We invite families with children who have additional sensory needs to join us for our Studio Sunday Relaxed Session. These quieter art making workshops aim to provide a comfortable creative experience at Kettle’s Yard.
In our Clore Learning Studio, participants can make art inspired by artworks and ideas at Kettle’s Yard, supported by artists and volunteers. No prior art experience is required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3–11 and we encourage parents and carers to create alongside their child.
Birrell will be in conversation with novelist and poet Megan Hunter, followed by a Q & A, book signing and drinks reception and an opportunity to purchase the book.
Venus, Vanishing is a passionate page-turner about desire, art, and the stories lost to the darkness of history. Birrell’s first work of fiction will be discussed in the context of her acclaimed book This Dark Country: Women Artists, Still Life and Intimacy in the Early Twentieth Century.
This guided tour explores how teeth and smiles have been represented in art, from symbols depicting undesirability in pre-modern painting to today’s idealised 'toothy smile', revealing how the mouth carries powerful cultural meaning.
Craving a cosy space to be creative, unwind and meet new people? Our Crafternoon is your chance to slow down, get your creative juices flowing and draw inspiration from our collection.
This month we're drawing inspiration from local contemporary artists and Cambridge Open Studios. Create a collaborative piece using prompts from your fellow participants.
All skill levels are welcome, adults 18+ only.
From the Fitzwilliam’s own collections and the Cambridge University Herbarium, to the archives of Kew Gardens and the V&A, Dr Glassman uncovers how this striking plant has been collected, studied, and celebrated across the UK. Discover what a single species can reveal about artistic inspiration, scientific curiosity, and the intertwined histories of museums and botanical institutions.
Facilitated by experienced artist Cläre Basel - explore connections between artworks and objects from our collection and discover new-found connections between one another.
Creative Connections is for adults aged 65 and over.
A film that explores the historical legacy of Black presence in Cambridge, featuring personal stories from scholars and residents.
The screening will be followed by a thought-provoking discussion with community participants and film producers Dr Kenny Monrose and Seetha Tan.
Fusco was a Cambridge Visual Culture visiting fellow at Kettle’s Yard in May 2025. As part of her residency, Fusco worked daily with Ayres’ 1972 painting, now on permanent display in the house. For this informal event, Fusco will read from her text in situ, inviting visitors to take a closer look at Ayres’ work.
If you would like to visit the Kettle’s Yard house after the talk, please book a ticket here.
Facilitated by experienced artist Cläre Basel - explore connections between artworks and objects from the Fitzwilliam's collection and discover new-found connections between one another.
Creative Connections is for adults aged 65 and over.
This workshop invites you to connect with local landscapes and folklore through shared making, and is part of the Weirding Sustainability Festival co-ordinated by Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge.
