26th October
– 12th January
Making Dorset
Building on the county’s rich tradition of craft, design, and making, Dorset Visual Arts announces the return of its Making Dorset project group in a major exhibition at The Sherborne. Making Dorset will present the very best ceramic, furniture, silversmithing, print, glass, and textile work produced in the county, providing an important showcase for many skilled practitioners.
23rd November
– 23rd March
Drawing on Dorset
The Drawing Room at The Sherborne now gathers a selection of some of the original participants with new works that continue to explore Dorset as a place of inspiration for artists to investigate and respond to.
27th November
National Theatre Live – Prima Facie
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.
28th November
A Conversation with Dorset Makers: Lace, Glass & Jewellery
Charlie Macpherson and Amanda Notarianni, Sian Evans and Jane Atkinson in conversation with Paul Newman about the use of traditional techniques to explore contemporary concepts. 6:30-8pm.
29th November
The Sherborne Christmas Lights Switch On & Celebration
Join us from 5 to 7pm as we switch on our Christmas lights.
Our celebration includes festive food and drink, late-night shopping and carol singing.
4th December
A Conversation with Dorset Makers: Wood
Simon Pirie, John Makepeace, and Petter Southall in conversation about the technique and aesthetics of extraordinary design. 6:30-8pm.
7th December
Diffuser and Scent Workshop 7/12
Learn how to make a terracotta clay diffuser and blend your own festive mix of essential oils.
11th December
Diffuser and Scent Workshop 11/12
Learn how to make a terracotta clay diffuser and blend your own festive mix of essential oils.
19th December
Jingle and Jazz Christmas Party
Jingle and Jazz Christmas Party. The mesmerising melodies of live jazz and an evening adorned with delightful festive canapes.
18th January
– 23rd February
Where You Find Your Self
‘Where You Find Your Self’ is a visual exploration of hidden Dorset, conducted over one year through various media, research, recording, and recollection by members of Dorset Visual Art’s Interrogating Projects Group.
1st March
– 20th April
BIND
Members of Dorset Visual Arts Salon Collective present new works which explore the relationships which bind as well as differentiate their various approaches to making work, with a focus and exploration on colour, drawing and interdisciplinary practice.