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The Stradling Collection

Name: The Stradling Collection
Address: 48 Park Row, Bristol, BS15LH, GB
Telephone: +441173290566
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The Stradling Collection houses a fascinating variety of C20th and C21st studio ceramics, glass, paintings, automata and furniture.

03/09/2026

What’s On This September✨

Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics is on now, our largest-ever display of mid to late 20th-century British studio ceramics, running until 20 September.

Alongside it, don’t miss Jane MacFarlane’s pop-up installation, exploring abandoned ceramics and the stories objects carry.

Opening later this month, Finnish Design: Myths & Moomins explores how nature, mythology and folklore have shaped Finnish modernist design, featuring rare Moomin loans from Moomin Characters and iconic works by some of Finland’s most celebrated designers.

Don’t miss the first Exhibition Late on the 4th of September from 5:30pm to 8:00pm. Meet the curator, enjoy refreshments, and experience the collection!

01/09/2026

Finnish Design: Myths & Moomins
 Opens 26 September

An exhibition exploring how Finland’s nature, mythology and folklore have shaped modern design, from the work of Alvar Aalto and Marimekko to the imaginative world of Tove Jansson and the Moomins.

Featuring rare loans from Moomin Characters, including original Arabia figurines, early Moomin tableware design and collectible Moomin mugs.

26 September - 20 December 2026

Supported and sponsored by Moomin Characters, CUPP and Bakehouse Factory.

29/08/2026

Remember this from 2023?

Our Captain Ed’s Shirts window exhibition brought a vibrant splash of colour to Queen’s Road, celebrating the iconic shirts that became a familiar sight around Bristol Harbour.

Handmade by Mary Hall for her husband Ed, each shirt told a story and reflected the personality of a much-loved Bristol legend.

You can still spot Ed at the Stradling Collection from time to time, where he continues to volunteer!

26/08/2026

Curator’s Shelfie

Our collection is remarkable for its sheer variety. When visitors join a tour and peek into our downstairs storage, they often compare it to an Aladdin’s cave, and we can see why.

It’s a joyful gathering of studio ceramics, glass, wood and sculpture, all happily living side by side. Unexpected combinations catch the eye, spark curiosity and occasionally provoke a second look. It’s a little chaotic, a lot playful, and full of treasures waiting to be discovered.

24/08/2026

Join us for an Exhibition Late!

Meet the curator, enjoy a drink, and experience an evening of Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics from the Stradling Collection.

Friday 4 September | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Free Entry

21/08/2026

You can view Jane’s work alongside Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics from the Stradling Collection till Sept 20.

19/08/2026

Widely regarded as one of the most important figures in British studio pottery, Lucie Rie transformed the field through her refined forms, vibrant glazes, and Modernist approach. Her work offered a fresh alternative to the dominant trends in British ceramics and remains highly influential today.

Decorated with fine scraffito lines scratched through a manganese surface to reveal the pale clay beneath, this vase reflects Lucie Rie’s interest in ancient pottery traditions. It was gifted to Ken Stradling by a friend who worked at Primavera gallery.

Her work can be viewed in Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics from the Stradling Collection.

16/08/2026

A glimpse inside the studio of Jane MacFarlane.

These photographs offer a behind-the-scenes look at the space where Jane’s work takes shape, revealing the materials, processes and inspiration behind her practice.

You can view Jane’s work alongside Creative Conversations: Studio Ceramics from the Stradling Collection until 20 September.

13/08/2026

How well do our staff really know each other?

We challenged the team to guess each other’s favourite objects from the collection, and one answer was spot on!

Come and explore the objects they chose and discover why they love them.

Opening Hours
• Wednesday to Friday: 1pm to 4pm
• Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 4pm

11/08/2026

Bloomberg Connects is now live at The Stradling Collection!

Enhance your next visit with our new self-guided digital tour. Simply scan the QR code when you arrive or speak to one of our volunteers, who will be happy to help you get started.

Explore fascinating stories behind the objects in our collection, listen to insights from our curator, and stay up to date with new exhibitions and events.

Featuring exclusive audio, photography, and written content, Bloomberg Connects allows you to discover more of the collection at your own pace, both during your visit and from wherever you are.

The app is free to use and available in multiple languages.

Click the link in our bio to download the app and start exploring. We look forward to welcoming you to The Stradling Collection.

Address

48 Park Row
Bristol
BS15LH

Opening Hours

Wednesday	1:30pm - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441173290566

Website

http://www.stradlingcollection.org/

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