Explore art, workshops, and family activities at Pitzhanger this February.
Explore Pitzhanger this February with a vibrant array of new exhibitions, unique workshops, and delightful family activities. Discover what we have in store for you!
| Gallery Exhibition | Alice Irwin: Chinwag |
| Manor Exhibition | Sinta Tantra: The Lightclub of Batavia |
| Soane Gallery Exhibition | Tim Bret-Day: Echoes & Idioms |
| Date | Event | Tickets |
| Thursday 1 February | Pitzhanger Late: Triple Exhibition Tour – Alice Irwin, Sinta Tantra, and Tim Bret-Day | £9 Standard | £7 Concession | £7 Ealing Resident | £5 Member |
| Friday 2 February | Members’ Tour: Strawberry Hill House & Garden | Free for Members |
| Sunday 4 February | Open Sunday: Block Printing Workshop with Neera Sehgal | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
| Date | Event | Tickets |
| Saturday 10 February | Cantonese Tell-a-tale: Lunar New Year Storytelling | Free with optional donation to Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery, ticketed. |
| Sunday 11 February | Open Sunday: The Great Race: Storytelling Performance from New Earth Theatre | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
| Wednesday 14 February | CANCELLED The Joy of Music – A Concert for Families | Free with General Admissions |
| Friday 16 February | Mini Makers – February Half Term | £5 Standard / £1 Concessions /Members: 1–2 FREE sessions/month |
| Sunday 18 February | Open Sunday: Chinese Painting Workshop with Helen Chan | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
| Date | Event | Tickets |
| Thursday 22 February | Artist’s Talk — Alice Irwin & Thomas Marks discuss ‘Alice Irwin: Chinwag’ | £12 Standard / £6 Members |
| Friday 23 February | Mini Makers | £5 Standard / £1 Concessions /Members: 1–2 FREE sessions/month |
| Saturday 24 February | Children’s Workshops: Lines of Life | Free, ticketed |
| Sunday 25 February | Open Sunday: Paper Weaving Workshop with Judy Preece | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult |
| Wednesday 28 February | Mini Makers | £5 Standard / £1 Concessions /Members: 1–2 FREE sessions/month |
Wednesday – Sunday | Access with General Admission / Members go free
Alice Irwin’s Chinwag in the Pitzhanger Gallery, her first major public gallery showcase, is a captivating blend of multi-layered screenprints and sculptures that intersect art with social dialogue. Drawing from Sir John Soane’s sociable legacy, these pieces reflect on social norms through a creative lens.
Thursday 22 February 2024 | 6.00pm – 7.30pm | £12 Standard / £6 Members
Join us for a glass of wine and a special late-night opening of Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery’s new exhibition — Alice Irwin: Chinwag. Printmaker and Sculptor, Alice Irwin, will be in conversation with writer and art critic Thomas Marks about her work and her role as an artist
Opens 24 January | Wednesday – Sunday | Access with General Admission / Members go free
In parallel display across Pitzhanger Manor, Sinta Tantra’s The Lightclub of Batavia merges contemporary art with historic architecture. Her geometric works in gold and Prussian blue create a sensory narrative, intertwining with Soane’s neo-classical elegance and personal stories from Ubud, Bali.
Saturday 10 February | Free, with Optional Donation
The Year of the Dragon will be kicking off on 10 February 2024! Cantonese Tell-a-tale, a local Ealing storytelling club, is delighted to present an intriguing series of activities designed to immerse you in the captivating traditions of the Lunar New Year. Join us on the first day of the Lunar New Year as we share mesmerising tales in both Cantonese (a Chinese language widely spoken in Hong Kong and Macau) and English, unraveling the fascinating stories behind the 12 Chinese Zodiacs!
Wednesday 14 February | Free, with General Admission
Sing, clap and dance with MMus Performance students from London College of Music, UWL as they play some of their favourite tunes and take us on a journey through music. Join us for an interactive performance of Classical, Jazz and Popular music tailored to a young audience.
Friday 16 February | 10.00am – 2.00pm | £5 Standard / £1 Concessions / Members: 1–2 FREE sessions/month
Play and create this February Half Term with Mini Makers! In these special school holiday sessions, we welcome children aged 6 months to 8 years with a variety of child-led activities and art-making, including building and painting with cardboard and other materials, sensory play, drawing, and more!
Sunday 4, 11, 18 & 25 January | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Free for Ealing Residents / Kids free with paying out-of-borough adult
Join us every Sunday morning for unique art experiences. From interactive storytelling and art workshops to block printing and painting, these free sessions provide a creative start to your day. Don’t miss these enriching family activities throughout February.
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery
Ealing Green, London W5 5EQ
Ticketing, Opening Hours and Tour Enquiries: foh@pitzhanger.org.uk
Retail Enquires: retail@pitzhanger.org.uk
Reception: 020 3985 8888
Venue Hire: 020 3994 0966
Office: 020 3994 0967
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00
First Thursday of the month: 10:00 - 20:00
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Bank Holidays: 10:00 - 17:00
Last admissions one hour before closing
Partial Closure: 17 October, 3–5pm
Please note that the Eating Room and the Upper Drawing Room in Pitzhanger Manor will be closed at 3–5pm on 17 October for a private function. Artworks in the affected space will be temporarily off view, but General Admission continues as usual. All rooms will be open before and after this time during our regular opening hours.
Questions? Email us at foh@pitzhanger.org.uk.
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