What's On Thursday 20th October in Bristol

Events on Thursday 20th October

“A collaboration between filmmaker Sam Williams and dancer/performance artist Hollie Miller. Set across a selection of historical locations in the English landscape, the work responds not only to the architecture and former life of these sites but also counteracts a heritage version of the landscape with a Gothic and mythological vision. A series of figures whose traits are drawn from nature and English folklore inhabit the site, possessing a sense of the uncanny and discarding the pastoral, nostalgic images of the countryside that people hold on to.”
From: Bliss Archive w/ James Massiah, Asmaa Jama + more

“Women artists currently make up just 1% of the National Gallery collection in London. This same museum only staged their first major solo exhibition by a historic female artist, Artemisia Gentileschi, in 2020, while 2023 will mark the first time the Royal Academy of Arts has ever hosted a solo exhibition by a woman in their main space (Marina Abramović).”
From: Katy Hessel: The Story of Art Without Men

“Learn expressive portrait drawing techniques in pencil and charcoal through exercises lead by artist Ruby Scott-Geddes (www.rubyscottgeddes.com).”
From: 123 Portrait Drawing

“Join spoken-word artist Chris White on a crash course in performance technique. We'll play around with performance with a few fun exercises, loosen up a little, and learn some new techniques. We'll also watch some brilliant spoken-word, and have a go at mixing it up with our own pieces.”
From: Performing your Poems

“In this special two-hour experience, you'll learn all about the sweet-smelling magic of aromatherapy and herbalism. Discover the basics of aromatherapy history, blending science and phytochemistry. Sample a range of base oils, essential oils and herbs, learning about their therapeutic properties and create two seasonal products to take home.”
From: Make Herbal Bath Salts & An Aromatherapy Room Mist