Flora Twort Gallery
Church Path Studio
21 The Square
Petersfield
Hampshire
GU32 3HS
England
Website
www.hants.gov.uk/museum/floratwo
Education information
education@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Exhibitions information
curator@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk
Telephone
01730 260756
Petersfield Museum's Flora Twort Gallery houses artwork by local artist, Flora Twort, and the Bedales Historic Costume Collection.
Venue Type:
Gallery, Historic house or home
Additional info
There is no level access to the building so the collections are available through a loans service. Please contact the education and outreach officer.
This gallery houses the collection of Flora Tworts artwork and items from the Bedales Historic Costume Collection.
We also have a community exhibition gallery that is available for hire and showcases local artists.
Collection details
Fine Art, Costume and Textiles
Key artists and exhibits
- Flora Twort
- Costume
Judith Reece-Russel exhibition
An exhibition by local artist Judith Reece-Russel. Judith paints a range of subjects using watercolour, acrylics and oil.
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Flora Twort Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/exhibition-gallery/index.php
Still life to wildlife
An exhibition of paintings by Lisa Bartlett, Penny Fleet & Monica Leeson-Earle
Suitable for
- Any age
Where
The Flora Twort Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/exhibition-gallery/index.php
South Downs College exhibition
An exhibition of work by A-level textiles students
Suitable for
- Any age
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/exhibition-gallery/index.php
Market Towns in Perspective
Market towns have for centuries played a key role in the economic and social life of their regions. This talk by Dr Sylvia Pinches from the University of Leicester will chart historical developments and regional perspectives and will help set Petersfield in context.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8pm
Where
Petersfield Physic Garden
Admission
Tickets are £7 (£5 to Museum members) and are available for purchase at the Flora Twort Gallery. Refreshments will be provided.
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/exhibition-gallery/index.php
The Geology of Petersfield
The landscape, historical industries and building stones that give Petersfield its distinctiveness are all related to the underlying geology. David Bone, who has studied local geology for many years, will give an insight into the rocks beneath Petersfield and the surrounding area and how they have shaped our town and lives. Refreshments will be provided.
Suitable for
- 18+
- Not suitable for children
When
7-8pm
Where
Petersfield Physic Garden
Admission
Tickets are £7.00 (£5.00 to Museum members) available for purchase at the Flora Twort Gallery.
Website
Petersfield: A hundred years ago
Covering the period of 1890 – 1914, this talk led by local historian and author David Jeffery outlines the major shifts in Victorian and Edwardian Society, as well as the more immediate concerns of Petersfield. This includes its development from an agricultural community into a more commercial town, the development of leisure and culture activities and the impact of war on the town.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8pm
Admission
£7 or £5 to Museum members
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/news-events-exhibitions.php
The Heath Barrows: a window on Petersfield's prehistoric past
The Bronze Age barrow cemetery on Petersfield Heath has long been neglected despite being one of the most impressive surviving groups of such monuments in south-east England. This talk, which will be lead by archaeologists Stuart Needham and George Anelay, will start by giving a background to the period of these burial mounds and summarising what kinds of knowledge have been gained from their investigation elsewhere in the country.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8pm
Admission
£7 or £5 to museum members
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/news-events-exhibitions.php
The life and work of Flora Twort.
Flora Twort established herself as an important woman artist, not only locally but also nationally.To gain a greater insight into this prolific artist’s work and working practices, art historian and artist Dr. Wayne Jefferson will examine her life in Petersfield.
This talk examines both her life and work, as well as exploring some of the artistic techniques and processes that enabled her to create a variety of visual images. It will also include a comparison of her painting with that of some of her contemporaries in order to set her work within its historical and artistic context.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8pm
Admission
£7 or £5 to museu members
Website
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/news-events-exhibitions.php
Faith, spirituality and belonging
Faith, spirituality and belonging remain important aspects of identity for many despite what is often seen as an increasingly secular society. This talk by Dr Paul Hedges, senior lecturer in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Winchester, will explore what it means to 'have faith' or 'believe' in something, in the context of the UK's changing religious landscape. We will also look at the interactions and relations between different religions.
Suitable for
- 18+
When
7-8pm
Admission
£7 or £5 to museum members
Education
http://www.petersfieldmuseum.co.uk/education/index.php
Workshops and guided visits are available for schools and community groups who would like to visit the gallery.
We also have an outreach service and loans boxes relatd to the collection.
We have an active events programme of family workshops and adult education talks.
How to obtain
Call our education and outreach officer on 01730260756 or e-mail education@petersfieldmuseum.co.uk for more information and prices.
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