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On International Women's Day (8th March), we posted an online display celebrating the life of one of our Great Bedfordians; Pearl Thomson. Born in Jamaica, Pearl arrived in Bedford in 1956 and became the town's first female teacher from the Caribbean. You can view the display here.
We also made a Women's Art History quiz featuring the female artists in the collections, including Dora Carrington, Gwen John and Pre-Raphaelite Elizabeth Siddal. Have a go and test your knowledge here.
Photograph © of Gail Carr
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Edward Bawden was a brilliant printmaker, illustrator, watercolourist and designer, known for his humorous and inventive style. Today, on what would have been his birthday, we have videos celebrating two of his print series that you can enjoy from home.
Watch 'Six London Markets' here.
Watch 'Three Financial Institutions' here.
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Craft Club
Thursday 11th March
10:30am - 12pm
Free, Virtual Event
Join local illustrator, Katie Allen, for this relaxed craft session for adults. Have a go at pen and wash drawing to recreate a watercolour effect. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome to join in.
To join in, you will need:
- A black water based pen or fine felt tip (you can test this by drawing on some paper and dropping water on the ink. If the ink bleeds, this is perfect!)
- Watercolour paper or thick card
- A pencil
- A small brush
- Water
To attend, please email gemma.hutton@bedford.gov.uk to receive the zoom link.
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Story Telling Sunday
Sunday 14th March
2pm - 3:30pm
Free, Virtual Event
Stay connected with Story Telling Sundays, led by Satwinder Kaur. Create and tell your own imaginary story inspired by an artwork or object from the collections at The Higgins Bedford. Ideal for those who may be feeling isolated, lonely or who want to be creative.
To attend, please email vicki.blair@bedford.gov.uk to receive the Zoom link. Please keep an eye on our website for details on upcoming sessions here.
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The Friends of The Higgins Bedford play an important part in the life of the art gallery and museum. Joining the Friends will put you at the heart of The Higgins Bedford and will help to support your local art gallery and museum. See the full online programme here.
The next upcoming lecture is:
Michael Croker - Painting Portraits
Tuesday 16th March, 7pm
Michael Croker will be well-known to many Friends; he has for many years been Director of Art at Bedford School and he continues to paint and exhibit locally. Michael obtained his Fine Art degree from Norwich School of Art and in 1987 was Artist-in-Residence at Dulwich Picture Gallery. He is an accomplished portrait painter and has exhibited in a number of national exhibitions including with the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.
This will be the first lecture to feature live artistic creation as Michael will put his skills on the line and develop a self portrait before your very eyes, whilst giving illuminating inside tips on the process.
Find out more about joining The Friends of the Higgins Bedford here.
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The Higgins Bedford, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3XD
01234 718618
Opening Hours:
Temporarily Closed
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