Events
Thursday
11 April 2024
12.00pm - 1.00pm // Gothic House
Crafting a Second Act: Late-Blooming Artisans Share Their Paths
Beatrice Savoretti and V+S host a captivating conversation that explores the transformative power of artistic discovery later in life.
With ceramicist Lottie Tarpey, formerly of the fashion realm at M&S; Glynn Allcock who served in the RAF as a Parachute Jumping Instructor for 35 years and discovered the art of wood turning as a poignant tribute to his late father; and the mesmerising Fiona Chivers, a ballerina turned designer.
Sunday
14 April 2024
10.00am - 4.00pm // Gothic House
Kate Boucher: Charcoal Workshop - An Exploration of Landscape through Charcoal
A day workshop with the extraordinary master of charcoal, Kate Boucher. Suiting all levels; beginners and those who have some skills with charcoal, the day will help you develop a confidence with this dextrous medium. Starting with a series of demonstration-lead tasks to build your mark-making language, Kate will help you to develop your technique and represent the atmosphere of landscape, both familiar and strange.
£90 + VAT per person incl. lunch & refreshments
Thursday
18 April 2024
11.30 am // Gothic House
In Conversation with Liz West
At the core of Liz West's practice lies the profound connection between colours and the psychological and physical responses they evoke. Together with Susie Lawson, Liz West will talk about her latest series, Concertina, a testament to her enduring quest to provoke heightened sensory awareness in the viewer and her ability to scale her ideas to any size and any environment.
Each piece within Concertina is a labor of love and playfulness, meticulously handcrafted by Liz herself. Following a decade of relying on fabricators and technicians for her larger-scale projects, West's return to a studio-based practice provides her with a meditative space for creation. The conversation will take place in front of two pieces by West - one that is hand-crafted by the artist and the other as part of a commission for the National Trust.
FREE
Thursday
18 April 2024
7.00pm - 9.00pm // Gothic House
Living with Light: An Evening with Charlie Luxton
Charlie is the founder of Charlie Luxton Designs. He is passionate about the environment and creating buildings that are comfortable to live in, look beautiful and age gracefully.
Light, in its various forms, is central to the success of good building design. Charlie will talk about how he approaches this in his architecture.
Spaces for this talk are limited. Booking is essential.
FREE
Saturday
20 April 2024
10 am - 1 pm // Gothic House
Sculptural Stories:
Ceramic Workshop with Elli Carr
A unique artistic adventure with Ceramicist Elli Carr in this hands-on workshop. Explore the art of creating press-molded dishes, both small and large, Elli will guide you through the intricate process of press molding, demonstrating the artistry involved in transforming clay into beautifully crafted dishes.
FREE