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General Information
Digital Ceramic Techniques
by Michael Eden
Friday 27 January, 2.30 pm
Digital ceramics artist Michael Eden designs and produces pieces inspired by historical objects and contemporary themes. His work brings together traditional ceramic craft skills and digital technology, including 3-D printing, additive layer manufacturing and non-fired ceramic materials. ‘For me it is not a matter of evolution’, he says. ‘I feel very lucky that life at the beginning of the 21st century has furnished me with a wider choice of tools in my toolbox. All have their place, the new does not replace the old; the key is to make appropriate use of them.’
Techniques in Studio Glass
by Layne Rowe
Thursday 16 February, 2.30 pm
Layne Rowe is a practising artist who combines contemporary ideas with traditional techniques and forms of glass-making. ‘There have been many changes over the past 2,000 years concerning the making of glass, yet traditional techniques are still practised’, he writes. ‘There are various techniques which can be used whilst the glass is hot, including blowing, sculpting and a variety of colour applications. Once the glass has cooled, techniques can be explored such as grinding, cutting and polishing. The execution of these processes will define the finished object.’
Embroidery from the 16th and 17th Centuries
by Rebecca Quinton
Thursday 8 March, 2.30 pm
This talk looks at British embroidery from the late 1500s to the mid-17th century, a period renowned for the high level of skill shown by both professionals and amateurs. It will focus on three ArtFunded objects from Glasgow’s Burrell Collection: the Lochleven Hangings – an exceptional set of wool and silk panels; a very rare Jacobean skirt panel; and a raised-work panel of Judith with the Head of Holofernes. The design and techniques used to create these exceptional items will be explored alongside questions of why and where they were used.
Beneath the Surface: A History of Painting
by Philippa Abrahams
Thursday 22 March, 2.30 pm
Philippa Abrahams takes us on a journey through 1,000 years of art production, highlighting the complexities, dangers, successes and failures of artists’ searches for brilliant colours, effective tools and durable techniques. Until recent times it was not enough to know how to draw up and execute a design: the artist also had to source and manipulate a complicated range of materials. By investigating the history of such techniques, Philippa will give a unique insight into the working lives of the great artists.
Ticketing Information
Tickets are £10 and talks take place at the Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London, W1U 3BN.
Booking information
To book, call 0844 415 4151, Monday–Friday 9 am–5.30 pm.
