Join me for a talk this Thursday 27th October with the Traditional Architecture Group, looking at the Building Crafts, where I’ll be joined by Sam Lee and Robert Kranenborg.
The first talk, 'London Stone Carving: Sculpture in Stone' will be by Sam Lee.
Sam Lee is a stone carver, sculptor, and Director at London Stone Carving Ltd. Sam will discuss stone carving in the 21st Century, the working practice at LSC, and share some of their most notable projects.
The second talk, 'Contemporary Woodcarving' will be by Clunie Fretton.
Clunie Fretton is a classically trained sculptor, gilder, and master carver working on private and public commissions in the heritage sector. She has a varied practice ranging from restoration of antiques to production of new work in the classical tradition. In this talk, Clunie will share with us a selection of completed commissions, note some of the challenges facing carvers today, and what role sculpture and ornament can have in contemporary architecture today.
The third talk, 'Forged Bronze in Architecture' will be by Robert Kranenborg.
Following a short explanation of the differences between the various bronzes used in an architectural context, the talk will touch on the ways that we have used it in architecture before. Exploring the unique solutions that hot forging of bronze using traditional blacksmithing techniques can offer. This will be illustrated with examples from current work on a private residence in Antigua, a church tower restoration near Liverpool and bronze balustrades in London and Jersey.
The talks will finish with a discussion and Q&A.
Tickets can be booked HERE through the Traditional Architecture Group’s Eventbrite page.