Exhibitions, Events and Workshops
We have a variety of exhibitions and activities at The Burton for adults and children alike. For the latest up-dates subscribe to our newsletter.
Currently Showing
Emma Stibbon RA: Melting Ice | Rising Tides
10 May - 5 July 2025
Environmental Commission: Shimmer by Andy Hughes
From 22 November 2024
Ceramics Residency Exhibition: Platter by Florence Dwyer
From 25 January 2025
Coming Next
Events and Workshops for Children and Young People
Crafty Kids
For under 5s on Tuesdays during term time and under 12s on Tuesdays in school holidays
Art 4 Home Ed
Our Art 4 Home Ed sessions begin for another 8 week block on 28 April 2025
Burton Youth Collective
Free art-led youth group for young people aged 14-18
Film Making Summer School
Wednesday 20, Thursday 21 & Friday 22 August, 2025
Events and Workshops for Adults
Sewing Bee
A free drop-in sewing group for adults on Tuesdays during term-time, 1-3pm
Look Closer: Four-Week Intermediate Drawing Course
Saturdays 10, 17, 24 and 31 May, 10am-1pm
Watercolour & Indian Ink: Reflections of Emma Stibbon
Saturday 14 June, 10am-1pm
Melting Ice | Rising Tides: Art and Environment Symposium
Friday 27 June, 10am-4pm
Emma Stibbon Masterclass: Drawing with the Sea
Saturday 28 June, 10am-4pm
Online Gallery
A Folk Art Tradition
This folk art exhibition explores the theme of ‘folk’ art found in The Burton’s ceramic collections.
Popalini and Jezando Wood-Fired In Japan
An exploration of the Japanese influence on the pots of local North Devon artists, Popalini and Jezando.
From Source to Sea – Sheila Hutchinson
A series of watercolours from the original 1951 exhibition and testament to the artist's love of nature, the local environment and the River Torridge.
Christine Halstead – Collection of Studio Pottery
A private collection documenting Studio Pottery in the South West and passionately amassed over 40 years.
Online Activities
The Bideford Witch Trail
Listen along to be transported back in time to the late 1600s and the lives of Temperance Lloyd, Susanna Edwards and Mary Trembles.
