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
Rupert Johnstone: Water Vessels – Sampling the Torridge
16 December 2023 - 28 April 2024
Coming Next
Events and Workshops for Children and Young People
Crafty Kids
For under 5s every Tuesday during term time. All ages every Tuesday during school holidays.
Art 4 Home Ed
Art School begins for another 8 week block on 26 April 2024
Family Workshop: Fun Action Toy Photography
Wednesday 29 May, 1-4pm
Events and Workshops for Adults
The Great Burton Sewing Bee
A FREE drop in sewing circle for adults. Tuesdays during term-time, 1-3pm.
Artist Talk – Robert Darch & Mark Wallace
Saturday 18 May, 2-4pm
Bookbinding Workshop with Megan Stallworthy
Explore link stitched bindings and accordion books. Saturday 27 April, 10.30am-3.30pm
Online Gallery
A Folk Art Tradition
Intro This folk art exhibition explores the [...]
The North Devon Ceramics Trade and the American Connection
Replica Elizabethan ships at Jamestown, Virginia Intro The story [...]
Popalini and Jezando Wood-Fired In Japan
An exploration of the Japanese influence on the pots of local North Devon artists, Popalini and Jezando.
Bideford Witch Trial: Prejudice and scapegoating in 17th century Devon
Bideford Witch Trial: Prejudice and scapegoating in 17th century [...]
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.
A wedding, a teapot and women in the local glove-making industry
A Bideford wedding and a teapot In January 2023 [...]
Industrial Bideford: The wharves and the leather trade
Between 1680 and 1830, leather was one of England's most important industries after textiles.
Online Activities
Seeds of Hope
All of us at the gallery sincerely hope that [...]
Super Sunflower Suppers
Sunflowers bring a smile to people’s faces, so why not [...]
Seeds of Hope Sunflower Challenge
We are so pleased to be open again, and really [...]
Burton Family Activities
A series of fun family activities. Welcome back to the [...]
