Friends of the Shipley talks programme announced
Friends of the Shipley Art Gallery
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The Friends of the Shipley Art Gallery have announced their talks programme for the coming year.
All the talks are free to Friends and there is a minimal charge of £1 for guests and non Friends. Please remember to bring your Friends Membership Card with you for free entry.
2010 Friends of the Shipley Talks Programme
Jessamy Kelly Talk
25 March
Jessamy Kelly - Designer-maker of contemporary glass and ceramics, based at the National Glass Centre in Sunderland. Jessamy often combines the two materials in one piece and refines her work using traditional handcrafted techniques such as engraving, diamond cutting and sandblasting.
www.jessamykellyglass.com
The Art Fund Talk
29 April 2010
A talk by a representative from the Art Fund, the national organisation which supports the acquisition of works of part by public galleries. The talk will follow the Friends AGM and is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery.
www.artfund.org
29 April 2010
A talk by a representative from the Art Fund, the national organisation which supports the acquisition of works of part by public galleries. The talk will follow the Friends AGM and is planned in conjunction with the exhibition Treasures from the Shipley Art Gallery.
www.artfund.org
Leonardo da Vinci: An Art History Talk and Film
27 May 2010
Dr Chris Joby will give a short introduction to this fascinating DVD on Leonardo’s Last Supper At the end there will be and will be an opportunity for discussion.
27 May 2010
Dr Chris Joby will give a short introduction to this fascinating DVD on Leonardo’s Last Supper At the end there will be and will be an opportunity for discussion.
Wendy Scott Talk
24 June 2010
Wendy Scott, Public Art Officer for Wansbeck Council will talk about project in Northumberland, including the work of the sculptor Sean Henry at Newbiggin-on-Sea.
24 June 2010
Wendy Scott, Public Art Officer for Wansbeck Council will talk about project in Northumberland, including the work of the sculptor Sean Henry at Newbiggin-on-Sea.
Donald Wilkinson Talk
29 July 2010
The eminent, Lakeland based artist, will talk about his art. There will also be a DVD showing the artist at work in his studio.
29 July 2010
The eminent, Lakeland based artist, will talk about his art. There will also be a DVD showing the artist at work in his studio.
Kate Brindley Talk
26 August 2010
Kate Brindley, Director of MIMA, the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. The talk will introduce the Friends to the collections and programme of exhibitions at the major public gallery.
www.visitmima.com
26 August 2010
Kate Brindley, Director of MIMA, the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art. The talk will introduce the Friends to the collections and programme of exhibitions at the major public gallery.
www.visitmima.com
Simon Griffiths Talk
30 September 2010
Simon Griffiths, Ceramicist. Simon makes the most exquisite ceramic birds, anything from the tiniest wren to a majestic owl. Every piece is unique and has its own character.
www.rostragallery.co.uk/galleryArtists/Sculpture/Griffiths/simonGriffiths.html
Nick James Talk
28 October 2010
Nick James, Furniture maker/designer. Nick will talk about his own work and the Mushroom Works, an artist-led gallery and studio space, which is home to a diverse range of creative businesses, including painters, illustrators, jewellery makers, animators, architects, glass artists and furniture makers.
www.jamesdesign.co.uk
www.mushroomworks.com
28 October 2010
Nick James, Furniture maker/designer. Nick will talk about his own work and the Mushroom Works, an artist-led gallery and studio space, which is home to a diverse range of creative businesses, including painters, illustrators, jewellery makers, animators, architects, glass artists and furniture makers.
www.jamesdesign.co.uk
www.mushroomworks.com
Friends Christmas Event
25 November 2010
Details to be confirmed
25 November 2010
Details to be confirmed