A six week course covering a different visible mending technique each week including Japanese sashiko and boro-inspired mending, embroidery, applique and patches, followed by three weeks of knitted techniques: traditional/ English darning, reverse darning and Swiss darning. All tools and materials provided as well as tea and coffee.
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FixFest at BRLSI
Discover new skills, breathe new life into old favourites, and celebrate sustainable living with a family-friendly day packed with hands-on hworkshops, repair sessions, inspiring talks and creative activities.
Bath Taps into Science at BRLSI
An inclusive event transforming complex ideas into unforgettable experiences for all ages in celebration of science and curiosity.
Academy of Imagination at BRLSI
A wide variety of free activities to inspire creativity alongside the current exhibition, Worlds Apart, is all about the invention of photography, and the array of exhibits on display should inspire you to take your own amazing photographs. The exhibition features examples of early photography from Bath and China. In addition, there will be two...
Free summer holiday activities at BRLSI help Bath children get snap happy
The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is inviting families to enjoy a summer packed with free creative activities as part of its Academy of Imagination programme. Running throughout August, the programme offers children the chance to explore photography, storytelling, art, games and science-inspired activities at BRLSI’s home in Queen Square, Bath. The activities are...
Keepsake Family History workshop at BRLSI
A hands-on session where you can select one ancestor, upload their photos and documents, and use the Keepsake app to turn them into the beginnings of a real, editable life story by the end of the afternoon. No experience needed. Just bring a laptop, tablet, or phone, a charger, and whatever photos or papers you...
Free half-term fun at BRLSI brings stories to life
Families looking for free, creative half-term activities in Bath are invited to head to Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) this February for Neverending stories, a playful programme designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Running on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 February, the activities take place at BRLSI’s historic home at...
Brilliantly Engineered festival returns to BRLSI for a four-day celebration of science and technology
The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution is preparing to welcome families back to Brilliantly Engineered, as the popular hands-on engineering festival returns to Queen Square from Saturday 28 February to Tuesday 3 March 2026. The free four-day showcase is designed to excite curious young minds and offer a glimpse into the world of modern...
BRLSI launches Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery talk series in Bath
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting curious minds to step into the world of the Renaissance with Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery, a rich programme of talks running from January to June 2026. Perfect for parents keen to stretch their thinking in the new year, the series explores how a cultural movement that...
Bath Taps into Science – popular science extravaganza returns
Bath Taps into Science, a free, two-day science extravaganza, makes a welcome return this month, celebrating over 200 years of great science at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI). This joint collaboration between the University of Bath, Bath Spa University and BRLSI aims to make science fun, engaging and accessible to everyone. On Friday 21st...
Bones, beasts and broomsticks: free half term fun at BRLSI
Looking for free family fun this October half term? The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is inviting local children and families to drop in for Bones, Beasts and Broomsticks, a week of hands-on science, design and creativity – all inspired by spooky autumn themes. From magnetic monsters to ghostly crafts, there’s something for...
Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery Talks Series at BRLSI
Are you ready to embark on your own Journey of Discovery? The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) invites you to explore the vibrant world of the Renaissance in its exciting new yearlong programme of talks and events, Renaissance: Journeys of Discovery. From Brunelleschi and Michelangelo to Da Vinci, Martin Luther, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Chaucer,...
Bath Taps into Science Festival Returns this November at the BRLSI
Bath’s much-loved hands-on science festival, Bath Taps into Science, is back this November – and it promises more experiments, discoveries and family fun than ever before! Running on 21 and 22 November (10am–4pm) at the Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI), the festival is part of the Academy of Imagination, BRLSI’s programme of children’s...
Professor Ichthyosaurus introduces a summer of family fun at the BRLSI in Bath
Hello, I am Professor Ichthyosaurus, your companion and guide to all things BRLSI! The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, or BRLSI for short, is a place where Science, Literature and Art come together to help people learn and smile. Grown-ups who love books, science and art can visit to watch lectures and there are...
BRLSI helps St Mary’s Primary pupils find out more about natural history
The Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, or BRLSI for short, is a place where Science, Literature, and Art come together to help people learn and try new things. BRLSI have amazing collections of things from around the world, and this year their Academy of Imagination youth activities programme has been taking some very special...
Free sixth form Philosophy Seminars coming to the BRLSI
Who am I? What am I doing here? Ever fancied becoming a philosopher? Umm! What is that exactly? Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world and a human’s place within it, and the great news is that anyone who wants to become a philosopher can be. You might just need a little bit...
6th Form Philosophy Seminars at BRLSI
Free philosophy seminars for 6th form students in conjunction with the Royal Institute of Philosophy, to help equip them with broader and deeper world perspectives and develop their critical reasoning skills. Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world, and a human’s place within it, and anyone who wants to become a philosopher can...
6th Form Philosophy Seminars at BRLSI
Free philosophy seminars for 6th form students in conjunction with the Royal Institute of Philosophy, to help equip them with broader and deeper world perspectives and develop their critical reasoning skills. Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world, and a human’s place within it, and anyone who wants to become a philosopher can...
6th Form Philosophy Seminars at BRLSI
Free philosophy seminars for 6th form students in conjunction with the Royal Institute of Philosophy, to help equip them with broader and deeper world perspectives and develop their critical reasoning skills. Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world, and a human’s place within it, and anyone who wants to become a philosopher can...
6th Form Philosophy Seminars at BRLSI
Free philosophy seminars for 6th form students in conjunction with the Royal Institute of Philosophy, to help equip them with broader and deeper world perspectives and develop their critical reasoning skills. Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world, and a human’s place within it, and anyone who wants to become a philosopher can...
6th Form Philosophy Seminars at BRLSI
Free philosophy seminars for 6th form students in conjunction with the Royal Institute of Philosophy, to help equip them with broader and deeper world perspectives and develop their critical reasoning skills. Philosophy delves into fundamental questions about life, the world, and a human’s place within it, and anyone who wants to become a philosopher can...