In celebration of the Edward Bawden exhibition, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and Bedford Museum have also commissioned a limited edition print from the artist Mark Hearld who is inspired by Bawden’s work. ‘Rooster and Railway Carriage’ is a lithographic print in a limited edition of 75.



The print costs £225 (plus postage and packing) and measures approximately 485mm by 670mm. It is available by contacting the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Bedford Museum on 01234 353323 and will also be on sale from the Bedford Gallery shop during the Edward Bawden exhibition.

Free lunchtime talks

There are a number of lunchtime talks about Edward Bawden. These talks are free to attend, and are held at Bedford Gallery from 1pm – 1.30pm on the dates stated below.

Wed 7th October
The Edward Bawden Archive

Wed 21st October           
Edward Bawden: Master of the linocut

Wed 11 th November    
Printmaking at The Curwen with Tom Martin, Studio Manager                                                                                                                                                                       

Wed 2nd December          
Bawden and his Circle

Wed 6th January               
Eric Ravilious

Wed 20th January                   
Edward Bawden – Art v’s Design

Artists’ talks and workshops at Bedford Gallery

Sat 10th Oct                
Linocut Workshop with artist Christopher Brown
11.30am – 3.30pm
FREE event
Booking essential.
Call 01234 353323

Talk and linocut demonstration from printmaker Chris Brown followed by a chance to make your own linocut print.

Christopher Brown studied at the Royal College of Art where he was introduced to, and eventually assisted, Edward Bawden. Bawden encouraged him to explore linocut as a medium; since then, Christopher has exhibited at the Royal Academy and the V&A

Sat 17th October &  Sat 14th November - Curwen Studio Taster Days 
Booking essential.
Call 01234 253323 to book your place.

Printmaking ‘taster’ day at the Curwen Studio. £25 per person (price includes a light lunch) The Curwen Studio, Chilford Hall Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4LE

Many of Edward Bawden’s best known works were printed at the Curwen Press and later the Curwen Studio. Today the Curwen Studio continues to offer facilities for artists’ original printmaking. Taster days offer an opportunity to visit the studio, view the archives, discover how lithography works, and make an original print working alongside experience printmakers.

Thur 22nd Oct             
Edward Bawden7pm, booking essential.
Call 01234 253323 £10 (price includes refreshments)An evening lecture at Bedford Gallery, from Peyton Skipwith, Bawden’s Literary Executor and a former director of the Fine Art Society, Bawden’s main London dealer.

Fri 6th November &  Fri 20th November - Edward Bawden Archive Afternoon
FREE event. 2pm – 4pmThe archive afternoons are free to attend. Come along to Bedford Gallery between 2 and 4pm to explore works by Edward Bawden that are not included in the exhibition. Art Gallery and Museum staff will be on hand to guide you through the archive – the largest of its kind in the world.

Sat 7th Nov - Illustration and typography workshop with designer Jonny Hannah
FREE event, 2pm – 4pm. Booking essential. Call 01234 353323       

Jonny Hannah studied illustration at Liverpool Art School and the Royal College of Art. He works as a commercial illustrator for clients including The Daily Telegraph and produces prints, posters and books through his own Cake & Ale Press. 

Sat 23rd Jan            
Collage workshop with artist Mark Hearld

FREE event, 2pm – 4pm. Booking essential. Call 01234 353323

Mark Hearld studied illustration at Glasgow School of Art followed by an MA in Natural History Illustration at the Royal College of Art. Working across a number of mediums, he takes inspiration from the flora and fauna of Britain and is influenced by Bawden.  

Events for children

Sat 3rd October                 
The Big Bawden Draw
11 am – 4pm FREE
Come and celebrate the opening of our Edward Bawden exhibition at Bedford Gallery with a Big Draw event inspired by the creativity of this original artist.

Mon 26th Oct                       
Poster Power!
2pm – 3.30pm, 8+yrs
£5, booking essential. Call 01234 353323

Poster design and illustration at Bedford Gallery with artist Jonny Hannah

Thur 29th Oct                        
Linocut Landscapes
2pm – 3.30pm, 8+yrs.
£5, booking essential. Call 01234 353323

Held at Bedford Museum, come along to cut and print your own lino design (involves sharp tools!)