Sow to Sew – Mindful Weaving Course with Ariadne’s Thread Group Six dates between 16 Jan – 30 March | 12:00 – 14:00pm | Free | BOOK HERE Ariadne’s Thread Group are back at Dorich House Museum for a free 6-week course on traditional weaving techniques on small individual frame looms. This is the final […]
We are excited to announce the programme for Dorich House Museum’s Winter Weekend 2025! Join us this festive period for an exciting range of events, workshops, tours, a special pop-up Christmas shop featuring local artists’ work and a children’s Christmas Grotto. Please note, we are not open for regular visits on Sunday 7 December. This […]
The Moon Jar’s Legacy | Talk by Korean ceramics expert Jinsoo Park Friday 14 November | 18:30 – 21:00 | BOOK HERE Join us at Dorich House Museum for a special evening of drinks and cultural discovery as Korean ceramics expert Jinsoo Park unveils the timeless beauty and intriguing history of the Korean moon jar […]
Dorich House Museum is welcoming design submissions from Kingston University students to create new greeting card sets for the museum to sell in their shop. The design must take inspiration from Dorich House Museum. You can draw inspiration from the architecture, the museum collection, the former owners or the surrounding garden and views from Dorich House. […]
Dorich House Museum is delighted to show an exhibition of works by Korean artist Han Do-hyun, a master ceramicist from the city of Icheon, South Korea. Icheon is a UNESCO Creative City for Arts and Folk Art and is home to over 700 studios including Han’s own HanSugBon studio. In recognition of his skill, Han […]
Join artist Angela Ford for a sculptural plaster casting and mould making workshop relating to her current exhibition at Dorich House Museum. Tuesday 15 July | 1 – 4pm | £5 or free for Kingston University students | BOOK HERE Join multidisiplinary designer and researcher Angela Ford for a sculptural plaster casting and mould making […]
Summer Garden Party | Free | All Welcome | 1-5pm Please join us on Saturday 21 June for our annual Summer Garden Party. Bring your friends, enjoy a complimentary glass of prosecco and relax in our walled orchard garden while listening to live music performed by Kingston University Performing Arts students throughout the afternoon. Inside, […]
The Raw Origins of a Diaspora: Part Two | Angela Ford The Raw Origins of a Diaspora investigates raw materials from a decolonial perspective. Creating a series of artefacts that reflect the untold histories and migrations of the Jamaican diaspora through Angela Ford’s personal DNA, the work links Jamaican cultural practices to West African heritage. […]
Dorich House Museum & Stanley Picker Gallery: Museum & Gallery Assistant Programme Paid Opportunity for Kingston University Students Deadline for applications: Thursday 5 June 2025 at 5pm Dorich House Museum and our Kingston University partner venue Stanley Picker Gallery are recruiting new Museum & Gallery Assistants for the 2025/26 academic year. Our Museum & Gallery Assistants play […]
International Day for Biological Diversity Talk | 22 May 2025 2-3pm | £5 | All Welcome To celebrate International Day of Biological Diversity, Dorich House Museum will be hosting a special talk focusing on the connection between natural and cultural heritage. Join the Museum Curator Fiona Fisher, Kingston University’s Biodiversity and Landscape Manager Sivi Sivanesan, […]
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