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See what’s happening in the gallery and community spaces

For Adults

Kenji Umeda: a journey

This display in the Kettle’s Yard Research Space will exhibit never-before-seen drawings by Kenji Umeda (1948-2019), alongside a set of prints and correspondence between the artist and Jim Ede, recently gifted to the Kettle’s Yard Archive by the Umeda family.

Kenji Umeda: a journey
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Exhibition Tour - Handpicked

Join us for an exhibition tour with Curatorial Assistant Meg Breckell and enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Exhibition Tour - Handpicked 09/07
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Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Guided House Tour 11/07/2026
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In Conversation and Book Launch: Rebecca Birrell 'Venus, Vanishing'

Join us in the Kettle’s Yard house to celebrate author Rebecca Birrell’s debut novel Venus, Vanishing. 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.

In Conversation and Book Launch: Rebecca Birrell 'Venus, Vanishing'
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Adult Workshop: Botanical Casting

Join us to create flower plaster reliefs with artist Kaitlin Ferguson, taking inspiration from botanical artworks in the Kettle's Yard collection.

Adult Workshop: Botanical Casting 2026
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Oil painting of a bouquet of flowers including irises and tulips in white, purple and yellow
For Adults

Audio Described Tour of Handpicked: Painting Flowers

Join us for an audio described tour of our current exhibition, Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors. To book tickets, please call 01223 748100.

Audio Described Tour of Handpicked: Painting Flowers
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For Adults

Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Guided House Tour 25/07/2026
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Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Guided House Tour 15/08/2026
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Guided House Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable Visitor Assistants for an introductory guided tour of the Kettle’s Yard house.

Guided House Tour 29/08/2026
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Oil painting of a bouquet of flowers including irises and tulips in white, purple and yellow
For Adults

Exhibition Tour - Handpicked

Join us for an exhibition tour with Assistant Curator Naomi Polonsky and enjoy a behind-the-scenes insight into Handpicked: Painting Flowers from 1900 to Today.

Exhibition Tour - Handpicked 03/09
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Teacher's Evening

Join writer and facilitator Hannah Jane Walker at this Teacher's Evening to discover the Kettle's Yard house using words. We will use playful writing and noticing activities to explore the house as a place for feeling. Afterwards we will head down to the Clore Learning Studio for some creative making combining words and images.

Teacher's Evening
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A photograph of two people sat on a bench in India in front of a building with a large green lawn.
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Audio Described Tour of Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera

Join us for an audio described tour of our current exhibition, Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera, 1970 – Now.

This tour is suitable for blind and visually impaired visitors. To book tickets, please call 01223 748100.

Audio Described Tour of Sunil Gupta: Life with a Camera
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